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New details emerge on rainbow flag torching By KATHLEEN STURGEONkathleen@appenmediagroup.com

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Homeown-ers wanting to celebrate the U.S. Su-preme Court’s decision to make same-sex marriage legal in all 50 states had a frightening awakening June 30 in northwest Forsyth County off Hurt Bridge Road.

New details released in a Forsyth County Sheriff’s report show the home-owners’ property was damaged, with flowers pulled from the ground, rocks thrown around the yard, bark stripped off a peach tree and their gay pride rainbow flag burned on the windshield of their car. Damages totaled $1,640.

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Steam engines sound on Cumming squareBy HILLARY HUNNINGS news@appenmediagroup.com

CUMMING, Ga. – The Thomas-Mashburn Memorial parade re-turned to downtown Cumming July 4 celebrating the nation’s independence as well as a local legacy – the steam engine.

The county’s Fourth of July tradition began in 1958, when A.G. Glenn Thomas drove his 1912 45 HP Case steam engine around the courthouse square. Sev-eral years after, other engines joined. Dr. Jim Mashburn eventually bought his own steam engine and organized a parade.

“They were the only two people around here who had steam engines,” said local Bud Thomas, no relation to A.G. Glenn Thomas.

Bud Thomas, born in Cum-ming in 1935, drove a steam engine in this year’s parade alongside his granddaughter.

“I was born in May. There’s a picture of me, 2 months old, of him holding me while

driving,” said Thomas’ now-grown granddaughter Caroline Chester.

But Thomas began work-ing on steam engines long before.

“My uncle used to work on engines and he came by the house one morning,” said Thomas. “He said Dr. Jim wants me to come work on his old engine.

“He said, ‘I want you to come with me. You can work on them.’”

Today, Thomas and Ches-ter carry on the tradition with family.

“It’s sort of a family reunion for us. We spend the week out here working on them and hanging out. We get to see everybody,” said Chester.

Despite the rain, a crowd still formed along the street.

Onlookers waved Ameri-can flags as children grabbed candy tossed into the crowd. All the while, steam engines paraded along their familiar path, sounding age-old loco-motive signals.

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A crowd lines the street watching the parade of steam engines and floats.

No rise in public injuries after fireworks made legalBy KATHLEEN STURGEONkathleen@appenmediagroup.com

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Now that Georgia has legalized the sale of many types of fireworks, including bottle rockets, firecrackers and Roman can-dles, county officials say they haven’t

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One man’s trash is this man’s treasureCharles Atchison creates instruments from recyclables

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Beware of police impersonatorsForsyth man cited for using emergency lights, siren

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Millage rate risesBOC to vote July 16

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Patriotic cookiesLocal church treats soldiers

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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – A Forsyth man was cited June 30 after it was found he was using emergency lights and sirens on his personal vehicle. There have been several incidents of people impersonating police in recent months.

A Tidwell Drive resident called police after seeing a Jeep with the lights drive back and forth on Tidwell Drive, flashing blue lights and using a siren.

The Milton Police Department responded because they are familiar with a vehicle attempting to stop people in the Alpharetta area.

When officers from Forsyth arrived on scene, they noted two lights mounted in the dash area of the Jeep. Initially, the driver said the lights were inoperable, but the witness who called in the report said she saw the lights. The man then reportedly admitted they worked and turned them on.

He told officers he was from New York, where it’s legal as long as you work for a volunteer fire department, for which he said he had a permit. He also said he was showing the lights and sirens off for no reason. The officers educated him on Georgia laws, made him remove the lights and cited him for their use.

This incident comes a month after two incidents with men posing as police officers.

According to Alpharetta Police, on May 31 around 10 p.m., a teenage girl contacted them saying she was stopped by a man impersonating a police officer.

In Alpharetta, the 16-year-old victim stated she was driv-ing her vehicle on Old Milton Parkway and then turned right

onto Kimball Bridge Road. While traveling on Kimball Bridge Road, the victim said

a tan-colored sedan pulled behind her vehicle and activated red and blue emergency lights common to police cars. The victim pulled over. A man walked up to her vehicle.

The victim stated the man told her, “You were speeding,” and then said, “Can I get in?” The victim refused.

The victim said the man then asked her to pull her ve-hicle over into the trees. Once again, the female said, “No.” At this point, the girl told the alleged police officer, “You’re not wearing a badge. Are you a real cop?” In response, the male reportedly said “Whatever,” then walked to his vehicle and departed.

A few days earlier, on May 23, a Gainesville woman reported a similar incident. In Gainesville, the incident oc-curred at an apartment complex off McEver Road. A woman told police she was approached by a man who flashed a badge and said he was a federal agent. He requested a pat-down of her. She consented.

During this pat-down, the “agent” began to touch her inappropriately. The victim then escaped from him.

“The person performing a traffic stop should always have official credentials,” said George Gordon, of the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety, “and the person being stopped has a right to see those credentials.”

This includes a badge. Gordon advised that if a motorist feels uneasy about

stopping for a police officer attempting a traffic stop, they should call 911 and advise the dispatcher they are driving to a well-lighted area. The dispatcher will let the officer know their intentions.

Man creeps around daycareFORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A man was arrested June 18 for loitering and prowling at the Discovery Point Day Care, 5850 Bethelview Road.

Employees of the daycare said the man entered the parking lot and left three times before finally parking. He reportedly told the workers his phone was dead and he was looking for his charger while also looking for his son and didn’t know the address.

The man allegedly then said, “I know I shouldn’t be here, it’s a child care,” which prompted the daycare to go on lockdown. The man then left the parking lot slowly, but drove past the daycare several times.

Officers found the man after receiv-ing a call from a neighborhood in the area saying a man was walking and crouching behind homes.

The man told officers he was trying to find his son, but changed his story multiple times.

He was placed under arrest for loitering and prowling. He also had an expired license.

Upset man damages government propertyFORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — After receiv-ing a court ruling he didn’t like, a man damaged property July 2 inside the new Forsyth County Courthouse, 101 E. Courthouse Square.

The man got up from the defense table after the judge made a ruling dismissing his case, and walked to the exit where he reportedly shoved the two doors open exiting the courtroom.

Other officers reported it was clear the door’s closing mechanism was dam-aged via excessive force applied to the

door. At this time, a warrant for inter-

ference with government property is currently being obtained against the 31-year-old man.

Skinny-dipper arrested

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A 68-year-old Maryland man was arrested June 26 for public indecency after skinny-dipping at his mother-in-law’s pool.

A resident in the Stonebrooke Commons neighborhood contacted the homeowners’ association president telling him a man was swimming in the pool without clothes on. Video from the scene showed the woman was the only person at the pool until the man showed up.

He then went into the bathroom and later exited naked with his genitals exposed. The woman said she then left and took pictures of the man and his car, which she emailed to the president.

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911 supervisor killedBy KATHLEEN STURGEONkathleen@appenmediagroup.com

DAWSONVILLE, Ga. — A woman shot to death July 8 at her Dawsonville home was 28-year-old Erin Niccole Jones, a supervisor at the Forsyth County 911 Cen-ter, according to the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office.

Jones was at home with her boyfriend, David Geyer II, 43, when she called 911 around 1:15 p.m. about a “dispute involving a weapon,” said Dawson County Sheriff’s

spokesman Deputy Johnny Holtzclaw. Operators who took the call reportedly heard gun shots. Officers arrived at the house off Highway 9 in Dawson County a short time later and reported hearing gun shots coming from inside. Upon entering, they found both the woman and man dead. This is believed to be a murder-suicide.

The sheriff’s office said four small children live in the house, but they weren’t home during the shooting.

Jones’ and Geyer’s bodies

have been sent to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation for autopsies.

Forsyth County Manager Doug Derrer said there would be grief counselors made available to employees.

“This is a very difficult time for us, most especially for those who worked along-side her,” Derrer said. “We extend our sincerest con-dolences to her family and friends.”

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seen a subsequent rise in the number of related injuries and accidents.

The new state law making fireworks legal went into effect July 1. Over the July 4 week-end, only two reports of any fireworks-related injuries oc-curred, both to technicians for the city of Cumming fireworks show at the Cumming Fair-grounds July 3.

Fire Division Chief Ja-son Shivers said the holiday weekend proved to be very uneventful for Forsyth County Emergency Services, and the Forsyth Fire Department did not respond to any significant events throughout the week-end either on the lake, river or around the county.

“Those injuries [at the Cumming Fairgrounds] were minor and were treated on scene, but they were injured nonetheless,” Shivers said. “Beyond that, we had no re-ports of civilian injuries related to fireworks.”

Georgia’s new law limits the hours of fireworks use to 10 a.m. to midnight every day, except on Jan. 1, July 3 and 4 and Dec. 31, when the hours are extended to 2 a.m. Shivers said the fire department does not expect to have many is-sues related to fireworks in the future either.

“I say that because most

of the vendors have indicated they were only open for the days leading up to and includ-ing July 4,” Shivers said. “Many have now closed up shop and will not reopen until New Year’s. Even though they can sell year-round, most vendors are indicating they don’t have an interest in keeping their loca-tions open for what amounts to slow sales until the next holiday when fireworks are popular.”

The use of fireworks in county parks is another issue with which the county has been dealing.

“We’ve had an ordinance in place for a long time that does not allow the use of fireworks or explosive devices in the parks,” said Jim Pryor, parks and recreation director. “We are going to continue to enforce that ordinance.”

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By KATHLEEN STURGEONkathleen@appenmediagroup.com

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Commission has approved chang-es to the county’s alcohol ordinance that will allow certain establishments to offer free tastings and give others the ability to remain open longer after alcohol sales end for the night. The changes will also bring the county code in line with state law.

Over the past two weeks, commission-ers have worked to clarify the definition of a “premise” and “brewpub” as well as the hours of sale at places like movie theaters with regard to alcoholic beverages.

County Attorney Ken Jarrard said local movie theaters that sell alcohol on their premises were having a hard time because under the current ordinance, patrons must leave the establishment soon after alcohol sales are closed for the night.

“Once the alcohol sales are discontin-ued, their patrons had to be off the prem-ises within 30 minutes,” Jarrard said. “That was greatly impacting their ability to show and exhibit movies into the midnight and early morning hours.”

Commissioners approved changes to the code to allow patrons to remain in the

theater up to two hours after the alcohol sales end. The revised code now says, “in theaters in lieu of patrons exiting the establishment, all patrons in the licensee’s establishment must discontinue the con-sumption of alcoholic beverages no later than 1:30 a.m. Monday through Thursday, 2 a.m. Friday, Saturday and New Year’s Day and 12:30 a.m. Sundays.”

Alcoholic beverages can only be sold at the theater between 9 a.m. and 11:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. Friday, Saturday and New Year’s Eve. On Sundays, they can be sold between 12:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.

Commissioners also approved changes to give brewpubs, defined as any eating

establishment in which malt beverages are manufactured, more options to offer samples. Now brewpubs can offer free sou-venirs of malt beverages in a complimen-tary sealed container that does not exceed 72 ounces, but each individual is limited to one free souvenir per calendar day. Free tastings are now also allowed on the prem-ises, but they cannot exceed 36 ounces.

They also clarified that brewpubs can’t sell their malt beverages to any person hold-ing a retail consumption dealer’s license or a retailer’s license for the purpose of resale.

In addition, the board unanimously approved July 7 a modification that would allow certain stores to have a wine bar on the premises.

Commissioners modified the defini-tion of a premise, saying “a structurally and visibly defined area within a single outlet licensed for the sale of malt bever-ages and/or wine by the package, which satisfies the food sales ratio, is considered a separate premise such that a separate consumption on premise license may be issued for the outlet as a means of autho-rizing the sale of alcohol for consumption on the premise within the area.”

Brian Longacre is opening Longacre’s Market, 3775 Windermere Pkwy. He said he would like to be able to offer customers a sample of a wine before they have to buy the whole bottle. The modified definition of a premise will now allow Longacre and other similar business owners to offer that service.

Brewpubs and outlets can offer tastings,Theaters that sell alcohol can stay open longer

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In addition, the board unanimously approved July 7 a modification that would allow certain stores to have a wine bar on the premises.

We’ve had an ordinance in place for a long time that does not allow the use of fireworks or explosive devices in the parks.”JIM PRYORParks and recreation director

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By KATHLEEN STURGEONkathleen@appenmediagroup.com

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Citizens at the For-syth County Commission meeting July 2 gathered to voice their concerns over a proposed raise in the county’s mill-age rate and property taxes. Another public hearing will be held at 6 p.m. July 16, prior to the commissioners’ vote on the final rate at 7 p.m.

The Board of Commis-sioners proposed last month a bond rate, which is used to fund general obligation bonds, of 1.419 mills, up from 0.869 mills in 2014. If approved, there could be a total county millage increase of 0.55 mills. The increase will cover the debt service requirements for the county transportation bond, which voters approved in No-vember 2014.

A millage rate is the amount per $1,000 of the tax-able value on a property that is used to calculate annual property taxes. For a home assessed at $250,000, with a homestead exemption, the county’s proposed millage rage increase would raise that homeowner’s taxes by about $50.60.

A small crowd attended the public hearings on July 2. Those who spoke in favor of

the commission’s proposal said the county seems to be careful with taxpayer money and has the citizens’ best interests in mind.

However, others said the people using the county servic-es funded by the millage rate – such as local roads – need to help pay for them through tax-es. They questioned whether a sales tax would be more fitting over a millage rate change.

The commissioners said the Georgia General Assembly would not allow them to hold another penny sales tax vote until 2016.

“The transportation bond was something we could get done quickly and get money

for these roads because we are very backed up in updat-ing them,” Commissioner R.J. “Pete” Amos said. “In the fu-ture, we hope to tie it to a gas tax, but we can’t do that until 2016, because it’s tied to the next SPLOST.”

Some who spoke were against changing the millage rate and raising any taxes altogether.

Carolyn Hall Fisher, the vice chair of the Republican Party of Forsyth County, read a statement in opposition from the party and said the raise would be a tax burden on homeowners.

“Those homeowners would be getting two tax increases in the same year,” Fisher said. “Low property taxes are important in creating a vibrant and competitive econ-omy in Forsyth County. As Republicans, we believe gov-ernment must practice fiscal responsibility. Our party rep-resents all Republicans, and there is the steadfast belief in low taxes and small govern-ment. Any increase should be offset by a commensurate decrease and general purpose millage.”

Commissioner Jim Boff said he would like to keep taxes as low as possible, and Amos said Forsyth’s millage rate is lower than other counties. Forsyth’s rate for the maintenance and fire portions, which are not included in the general obliga-tion bond increase, was 6.787 in 2014. Other counties’ rates are as high as 20.240.

Dave Gruen, the county’s finance director, explained the county currently has three different millage rates to cover Forsyth County maintenance and operations, the fire district and general obligation bonds. For now, the general obligation bond rate is the only proposed increase.

The proposed county main-tenance and operations rate, used to fund entities including the judicial system, sheriff’s office and Board of Commis-sioners, currently remains unchanged at 4.812 mills. The proposed fire rate, used to fund the fire department, also remains unchanged at 1.975

mills. Amos also said the county

hopes to get back to the roll-back rate and keep the same services they have now. The rollback rate splits the tax rate into two separate components, maintenance/operations and debt service, and is the sum of both. Often the rollback tax rate exceeds the effective tax rate, but decreases in a taxing unit’s debt service will oc-casionally cause the effective tax rate to be higher than the rollback tax rate.

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Body found in Summit at Brookwood poolBy KATHLEEN STURGEONkathleen@appenmediagroup.com

CUMMING, Ga. — A body was found July 10 at The Summit at Brookwood neighborhood pool on Lakeheath Drive off Brookwood Road according to Deputy Robin Regan with the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office. Regan con-firmed they are investigating the death, but there is no foul play or threat to the public.

At the time of print, there were no other details on the individual available as Regan said they needed to notify family.

Fire Division Chief Jason Shivers said the Forsyth County Fire Depart-ment responded initially as they do with any perceived medical emergency.

“When we arrived, it was immedi-ately obvious it was a death and not a recoverable injury,” Shivers said. “We knew to leave the individual in place and allow law enforcement to take the proper course. Later in the incident our crews did assist the coroner’s office with removing the body from the pool.”

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The beauty about science fiction is it can be remark-ably prescient about what the world and its people will be like years from now. How will our lives and culture change in 100 years? It’s hard to say, as even 10 years ago I could never have predicted the rise of smartphones and the way the Internet has become en-twined in our lives.

I read a book in univer-sity – “Looking Backward: 2000–1887” by Edward Bellamy (brother of the guy who invented the Pledge of Allegiance) – that predicted a world where cash was dead and people used credit cards for transactions. Granted, his future was one with a “social-ist utopia,” but he got some things right.

The same goes for that Hollywood blockbuster, “Back to the Future.” It turns 30 years old this year. The second movie was so packed full of gadgets, it was bound the get some things right. We (finally) have hoverboards,

and 3D movies seem here to stay. We may not be on Jaws 19, but I’m pretty sure there are about that many “Saw” and “Sharknado” films. Self-lacing shoes and adjustable clothing are yet to appear. But the ubiquity of connectiv-ity is there – the movie used fax machines in every room, but computers, smartphones and the like are all around us now. TVs are everywhere, and hydroponics allows food to be grown and eaten on the kitchen table.

The world changes quickly, often in unimagina-ble ways. It’s a credit to our creativity that some people get it right in ways that now seem laughable.

Swimming through the Peachtree

Every year, my family and I participate in an Atlanta tradi-tion, the Peachtree Road Race.

I wrote about our adven-tures in last week’s paper, de-scribing the certain people and pit stops we look out for while walking the 6.2-mile trek.

This year was my seventh consecutive race, and I was ex-pecting it to be one of my bet-ter in terms of time and fun. I planned my patriotic outfit, got super excited to see the great things along the course and was ready to accept my T-shirt trophy at the end.

What I wasn’t expecting was the torrential, and at times dangerous, rain storm that occurred during most of the race. Before I could even begin, there was a 30-minute delay due to lightning. The crowds were ushered into nearby stores and parking decks only to wait with barely any infor-mation and sour moods.

My mom and I attempted to stay upbeat by dancing along to the ironic songs being played (including U2’s “Beautiful Day”) and reminding ourselves that at least it wasn’t hot!

But once the delay was lift-ed and our wave was allowed to begin, we knew this would be a dreadful race. Everyone was dragging either from the water or the postponement. Our shoes were soaked before we even crossed the starting line. Luckily, we had ponchos; but whenever we raised our arms, a cold stream of water poured down our backs.

It was almost miserable – ex-cept that it wasn’t. I saw people staying positive and cheering up their neighbors. I saw little kids dancing in the rain, even though their clothes were sopping. I also heard the wheelchair athletes say in an interview it would be worse for the runners rather than themselves.

But most of all, I saw pride not only in Atlanta, but in our country. One sign I passed along the way said, “Americans don’t give up.” That encouragement was all I needed to slip, slide and nearly swim my way across the finish line. After everything that could possibly go wrong did go wrong, I think this may have been the best Peachtree yet.

KATHLEEN STURGEONForsyth Herald Reporterkathleen@appen mediagroup.com

Promote yourself to yourself

Yesterday, I was sitting at my computer, and I decided to look at a video titled, “Take the Shame out of Shameless Self-Promotion.”

It was a wonderful mes-sage about how to be sure that you are coming from a place of service; letting others know that you want to use your unique gifts and talents to serve others.

This got me thinking. At what point did it become bad or taboo to talk about and celebrate the things we do well?

Giving compliments to others is quite accept-able, and is a beautiful thing. When it comes to ourselves however, if we talk about things that we enjoy about ourselves, this is looked at as arrogant or self-cen-tered.

Why? I believe

there is a big difference between self-confidence and arro-gance. Some-how the lines have become blurred.

Arrogance is the need for love and acceptance to come from an outside source. Ar-rogant people care an awful lot about what others think and feel about them.

They love when people compliment them not only be-cause they appreciate it, but because they need the valida-tions to fill up their cup. This is an empty existence that eventually catches up to you when you realize that you are dependent on other people’s approval for your own happi-ness.

Arrogant people tend to surround themselves with “yes” people that always ap-pear to agree with them.

Self-confidence is some-thing that radiates from within, a true feeling of self-love. You’ve seen these people when they walk into the room; they pull positive

focus. These people are able to

talk about their flaws and the things they are working on, while also seeming completely at peace.

The way to this peace is an acceptance and forgive-

ness of our many faults and ultimate-ly embracing who we are.

Why do we feel shame when we talk about our-selves in a positive light?

Why do we look outside of ourselves for permis-sion to be who we truly are?

In this day and age, I say that “ain’t nobody got time for that,” which is a funny way of say-ing that it is time for us to look within and accept who we are, warts and all.

True self-love is the next step on our road to true happi-ness. I real-ize that this is easier said

than done. It starts small, with a magical thing called gratitude.

Try to think of three things each day that you are grateful for.

Do it right now. It can be simple: the beautiful sun-shine, your sweet dog/cat, my hair looks great today; I got the shady parking spot today.

It can be deep: my beauti-ful life, my loving spouse, feeling like myself again.

Notice how you feel in the moment that you focus on what you’re grateful for.

To bring this back to self-promotion, I say: promote yourself to yourself whenever possible.

CIARA M. RUBINGuest Columnistciaramrubin11@gmail.com

JONATHANCOPSEYRevue & News Editorjonathan@ appenmediagroup.com

Arrogant people care an awful lot about what others think and feel about them. They love when people compliment them not only because they appreciate it, but because they need the validations to fill up their cup.

In reference to your article in the July 8th Forsyth Herald edition, I’d like to comment on Chief Bowman’s comments regarding Insurance Services Office rating improvement.

I called my home insurance company after reading the article and because of the drop in the rating, I am now saving $120 per year on my policy!

My sincere gratitude to Chief Bowman, his entire staff and support from our commissioners enabling the Chief to do the impossible. Why?

Because my insurance company has never seen a drop of two steps in the rating-ever!

–Don Green, Cumming, Ga.

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Isakson announces student appointees to military academiesATLANTA — Of the 37 high school seniors that Georgia’s U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson nominated to America’s four prestigious military acad-emies, 37 were accepted.

“I am delighted to an-nounce the names of these exceptional young people who have been accepted to attend our nation’s prestigious mili-tary academies,” said Isak-son. “Each year, this group makes us very proud.”

Members of Congress are tasked with nominating stu-dents to attend our nation’s military academies annually. Those nominees who are ac-cepted into the academies are awarded full four-year schol-arships that include tuition, books, board, medical and dental care.

–Jim Lichtenwalter

Students accepted to military academies

U.S. Air Force Academy

Emily Benston – DunwoodyOlivia Durrence – Johns CreekNicholas Pollack – Marietta

U.S. Coast Guard Academy

Colton Atkinson – Marietta U.S. Military Academy

Jack Bui – Johns CreekVanessa Chen – Marietta Seong Kim – Johns Creek Zachary Levy – Roswell

U.S. Naval Academy

Sabrina Jiang – Alpharetta

CUMMING, Ga. — The Georgia Teens Ride with P.R.I.D.E. program was created by the Georgia Traffic Injury Prevention Institute (GTIPI), in an effort to reduce the high number of crashes, injuries and fatalities involving teen drivers in the state of Georgia. This program addresses driver’s attitude, knowledge and behavior, rather than technical hands-on driver skills. It comple-ments driver’s education and training; it is not a replacement for these courses.

The P.R.I.D.E. program offers a free, two-hour course designed to help parents and their future teen drivers on learner’s permits, ages 14-16, learn what they need to do during the 40 hours of supervised practice driving time (20 hours of supervised practice driving time

is required, if the teen successfully completes driver’s education). Although the classes are aimed toward teens 14-16 years of age, teens of any age, with a parent will benefit from the program. You need not be a Forsyth County resident to attend.

All classes are held at the Forsyth County Public Safety Training Center, located at 3520 Settingdown Road. Classed will be held on Thursday evenings July 16, July 30, August 13, August 27, September 10, September 24, Octo-ber 22 and November 12 from 6:30-9:00 p.m. Keep in mind that classes fill quickly.

For information contact Debbie Shaw at dashaw@forsythco.com.

–Cameron Osburn

Forsyth County P.R.I.D.E. program to hold summer classes

CUMMING, Ga. — Cumming Chapter 1030 of the Vietnam Veterans of America donated $500 to the Georgia National Guard Family Support Foun-dation at its July 6 monthly meeting.

The Cumming Veterans’ organization utilizes the re-sources derived from its various fundraisers to support military, veterans and youth programs locally and around the nation.

The guard’s family support foundation provides emergency assistance during times of financial crisis to the mem-bers and families of Georgia National Guard members. The foundation provides help for those needing assistance to avoid eviction, foreclosure, util-ity disconnection, or to assist those who are affected by fires, natural disasters, emergency travel needs and funerals.

If you would like to help support the foundation, con-tact Harriet Morgan, Program

Manager at harriet.h.morgan.vol@mail.mil.

–Cameron Osburn

Cumming Vietnam Veterans support local National Guard Family Support Foundation

From left, VVA Chapter Secretary Mike Hillhouse, Chapter Presi-dent Billy Darby and Army Sgt. First Class David Creamer of the Georgia National Guard Readiness Center in Cumming as he accepts the check on behalf of the Family Support Foundation.

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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Ten-year-old Forsyth resident Katherine Steckel has success-fully completed her season for Level 5 Rhythmic Gymnastics.

Steckel came first all around for the GA State Gym-nastics Competition in March. She came first for her hoop routine and second all around in the South East Regional

Competition in Houston, Texas in May.

Steckel rounded out her outstanding season with a national title for her level and age group in hoop routine and placing fourth all around at the National Windy City Power League Gymnastics meet on May 24th in Chicago, Ill.

–Malik Jones

Rhythmic gymnast wins big in fifth season

Katherine Steckel receives first place and the national title for her hoop routine at the Windy City Power League competition in Chicago, Ill.

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The Alpharetta Youth Baseball As-sociation 9U Eagles won the Central Park All Star Show-down in Cumming on June 13, going undefeated in the tournament.

The Eagles are, front row, from left: Grant Zimmerman, Carter Few, Wesley Warren, Andy Davis and Jace Weir; Middle row are Trey Becton, Nate Middlebrooks, Connor Corkill, Jake Birnbaum,

Brady Corkill, Ty Holmes and Michael McCavitt.

Back row are Coaches Chris Few, Derrick Warren, Pat Corkill and head coach Steve Davis.

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AYBA team wins Central Park All Star Showdown

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CUMMING, Ga.- Kai Herrel, 7, who attends Coal Moun-tain Elementary, has won a qualifying event for the USGA Drive, Chip and Putt Championship for 2015-16. Herrel won the qualifying round for the boys 7-9 year-old division at Bridgemill Athletic Club in Canton.

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Cumming’s Kai Herrel won a qualifying event for the Drive, Chip and Putt.

Local Student Equestrians go to IEA National ChampionshipsCUMMING, Ga. — The Forsyth Central Eques-trian team was among the teams competing in the Interscholastic Equestrian Association’s Western National Finals event in Oklahoma City on June 25-26. The event hosted 177 of the nations leading middle school and high school equestrian teams at the Oklahoma State Fair-grounds.

Here are some of their accolades:• Forsyth Central Equestrian Team placed 4th

in the Middle School Team Competition•Claire Alexander was the Champion Rider

in the Varsity Intermediate Horsemanship Team Class and placed 4th in the NRHA Var-sity Intermediate Reining Team Class

•Julia Lively was the Reserve Champion Rider in the JV Beginner Horsemanship

Team Class•Katie Weller was the Reserve Champion

Rider in the Future Intermediate Horseman-ship Team Class

•Sophia Ramu was the Reserve Champion in the Future Novice Horsemanship Team Class and placed 8th in the Future Novice Horse-manship Individual Class

•Sabrina Buck placed 3rd in the JV Novice Horsemanship Individual Class and placed 3rd in the JV Novice Horsemanship Team Class

•Ashley Rudd placed 3rd in the Future Be-ginner Horsemanship Individual Class and placed 4th in the Future Beginner Horse-manship Team Class

–Cameron Osburn

Police found the car was registered to a house in the neighborhood and went to ask questions.

The man answered the door and reportedly said he was at the pool at the time the inci-dent took place. He also said he drove his mother-in-law’s car to get there, the same one in the driveway and at the pool earlier.

The woman who reported

the event drove by and con-firmed that was the man.

He was placed under arrest for public indecency.

Mom gets DUI on way to pick up childALPHARETTA, Ga. – A Gaines-ville mother was arrested for driving drunk and speeding on her way to collect her child from daycare.

The suspect, Alisha Shae Gordon, 28, of Gainesville, was allegedly seen on Ga. 400 about 6 p.m. driving 100 mph

in a 65. She was pulled over. She allegedly claimed she was speeding because “she was on the way to pick her son up from daycare.” Police noticed the odor of alcohol in the ve-hicle. When asked if she had been drinking, she allegedly admitted to starting several hours before, having two drinks. She refused sobriety tests. A search of her vehicle turned up a cup containing suspected alcohol.

Gordon was arrested for DUI, driving with an open container of alcohol, reckless driving and speeding.

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Center staff is like a family, said Pat Giordano, the director of the center.

“The loss of one of our own is indescribable,” Giordano said. “The tragedy has sad-dened us to the core. Erin’s presence in our department will be greatly missed. We ap-preciate everyone’s thoughts and prayers as we struggle

with this heartbreaking loss.”“Our dispatchers are our

lifelines,” wrote the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office on its Facebook page. “Erin watched over our night shift deputies and we know she continues to watch over all of us still.”

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – For any-one wondering what more than 5 tons of Oreo cookies looks like, ask the congregation of the Alpharetta First United Methodist Church.

With strong community support, Alpharetta First UMC collected 5.64 tons of Oreos for U.S. service members stationed in the Middle East. It was a record number for the church, which has conducted “Opera-tion Oreo” every summer since 2009. This year’s goal was 4 tons of cookies, but a strong outpouring of support from local businesses, churches and individuals pushed the final cookie count well past the original target.

“The community and Al-pharetta Methodist are to be applauded for their generous gift to the troops in the Middle East,” said Senior Pastor Dr. Don Martin. “These Oreos are a sweet and tangible sign of our love and support for the brave men and women who serve in a dangerous land. May God protect them until they come home to a grateful nation.”

The Oreos were shipped to

chaplains in Afghanistan, Iraq and Kuwait, who will distribute them to men and women sta-tioned at outposts in those coun-tries. Alpharetta Methodist also sent some of the Oreos to service members aboard two floating medical treatment facilities, the USNS Comfort, stationed in the waters of the Middle East, and the USNS Mercy, currently in the Pacific Ocean.

The church asked its con-gregation and the community

to donate Oreos throughout the month of June. The cookie drive culminated with patriotic worship services on Sunday, June 28. Stacks of Oreo pack-ages surrounded the altar, while the choir and orchestra played patriotic music and mili-tary veterans were recognized.

The Abiding in the Vine Sunday School class packed the Oreos for shipment. Two members of the class, Gordon Barber and Mike Rademacher,

spent many months coordinat-ing the project and working with the military to identify units to receive the cookies.

“This has been a tremen-dous team effort. The gener-osity of the community has been overwhelming while the volunteerism shown is unpar-alleled,” said Barber.

Congregations at Cham-blee, Roswell, North Springs, Mt. Pisgah, Bethelview, Can-non and Simpsonwood United

Methodist Churches collected hundreds of packages each. In addition, members of Boy Scouts Troop 69 and Cub Scout Pack 459 donated cook-ies and wrote thank you notes. A note was attached to nearly every package of Oreos sent.

Operation Oreo began in 2009 with a chance encoun-ter between Dr. Martin and a young soldier aboard a plane. The soldier was returning from duty in Iraq. When Dr. Martin asked him what he missed most while away, the young man replied, without hesita-tion, “Oreos, Double Stuf!” Every summer since then, AFUMC has collected and shipped packages of Oreos to service men and women over-seas to say thank you by giving them a little taste of home, in the form of cookies.

Last year’s cookie drive also had strong community support, helping the church collect 3.7 tons of Oreos for service members stationed at five forward operating bases in Afghanistan.

Alpharetta Methodist is lo-cated at 69 North Main Street in downtown Alpharetta. For more information about Opera-tion Oreo, please visit afumc.org/oreo.

OPERATION OREO:

Alpharetta Methodist collects 5.6 tons of OreosGoes to military overseas

The congregation of the Alpharetta First United Methodist Church collected 5.64 tons of Oreos for service members overseas.

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By JONATHAN COPSEYjonathan@appenmediagroup.com

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The food truck fad seems to be with us for good, judging by the still-growing demand for the mobile restaurants both ITP and OTP. At many community and city events, food trucks are sure to be there.

For two local restaurateurs, food trucks hold a bright future in the restaurant business.

Ali Moradi runs the Seven Seas Mediterranean Café at the corner of Devore Road and Ga. 9 in Alpharetta.

He said Alpharetta is a good place to start such a business – which features Mediterra-nean and Persian cuisine – since North Fulton has such a diverse population.

“The more customers know about diversity, the more open they are to things like Mediter-ranean food and culture,” he said.

Alpharetta, he said, is a good mix of diverse cultures with an educated and well-traveled population.

At the end of his third year

in business, Moradi said he felt it was time for something new. He went back and forth between opening a new loca-tion or joining the food truck phenomenon.

He opted for the food truck.“I get a lot of catering

orders,” Moradi said. “Most of the offices around here, the employees don’t have too much time to leave the office and come to the restaurant.”

He felt there was enough demand for his food that it made sense to take the food to

the employees. There was also another rea-

son – he could now take part in the weekly Food Truck Alley in downtown Alpharetta.

The event, held every Thursday through much of the year, features food trucks and live music arranged through-out the historic district. It is only open to food trucks. The only local restaurants par-ticipating are those located in the historic district – such as Smokejack BBQ and Hop Alley. Moradi’s Seven Seas restau-rant is far enough away that he does not get much direct benefit.

Still, he said overall, the event was good for business.

“In the beginning, I was very concerned,” he said. “I thought it would take business away from me. After a while, I realized it was quite the oppo-site. The more crowds we bring to the city center, the better exposure for the surrounding businesses.

“Everybody wins,” he said.For Richard “Ricco” Had-

den, a food truck is a way to get his foot in the door in the mobile food industry. He has been involved with cooking since he was young.

“I have a passion for cook-ing,” he said. “I learned cook-ing from my grandmother. She would say to me, ‘Don’t look at me cooking. Sit down and learn to cook.’ So I did.”

A man who has grown up and lived around the world, Hadden has eclectic tastes, and that comes through in his cooking style.

“I like to cook Caribbean and Latin food,” he said. “I never follow a recipe; I make my own. I make everything from scratch and it’s my own creation.”

Hadden worked at a local Italian restaurant for several years and was close to buy-ing it with a partner, when the partner pulled out. He still has a catering company, Flying Fish, but wanted more. Had-den took the plunge into food trucks when he saw one for sale. His “Taco Buggy” is not quite a full food truck – it looks like a lunchbox on wheels.

It does not have a kitchen equipped, so Hadden has to cook offsite and transport it using the buggy. He serves several different kinds of tacos.

The buggy itself is a star; it appeared in the film “Ride Along.”

While a new venture, Had-den said the Taco Buggy has benefits not possible with traditional “brick-and-mortar” restaurants.

“It will be fun to be able

to go to different venues,” he said. “One day I can be at a concert, the next doing a cor-porate event. You can’t do that when you have a restaurant. I can make my own hours, move around and do the things I want to do. This gives me that freedom and flexibility.”

For information about the Taco Buggy, visit tacobuggy.com. For more about Seven Seas Mediterranean Café, visit sevenseascafe.net.

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Charles Atchison sees potential in what others would call junk. A musician and a craftsman, he constructs musical instru-ments out of cigar boxes, metal cans and even luggage.

And these are not just oddities, but real instruments that sound like their soulmates made by Gibson, Fender and Suzuki. Atchison has been

playing guitar since he was a child, but he got curious about the art of making instruments out of everyday materials lis-tening on the radio.

“I had NPR [National Public Radio] on and they had on a man who made an instrument out of a cigar box. So I decided to make one out of a gasoline can,” Atchison said.

That was 10 years ago. Today, he uses cigar boxes too, along with cookie tins, suitcas-es and even hubcaps. His most

popular instrument is the wine box guitar.

Atchison, who calls himself a folk artisan, has written a how-to book on the subject called “The Folk Art Instru-ment Builders Reference.”

It is a 200-page book with more than 400 photos and il-lustrations for musicians who want to make an instrument out of the materials at hand, or artists who want to create and recycle at the same time.

The book seems to cover the subject in a concise, yet thorough manner. It has a whole chapter on making the tenor hubcap banjo.

“The cigar-box guitar has been around since at least the

1840s. Most instruments were made locally in those days, and they used what they had to do it. So I am carrying on a tradition that has been around a long time,” he said.

He calls what he produces “folk roots” instruments. But he says his book is by no means the definitive text on the subject.

“That is primarily because the first rule of roots instru-ment building is that there are no rules,” he said.

The reference does con-tain the tips and tricks of the trade he has learned from this hobby-turned-passion.

Indeed, Atchison adds a ca-veat in the forward of his book:

“It’s an addiction that might just consume you, and it starts with your very first build,” he wrote.

Atchison has been a musi-cian by trade, playing in tribute bands covering Elvis, Buddy Holly and Johnny Cash – all of whom could be called folk art-ists in that they created unique music that transcend the genres in which they started.

He got the instrument-building bug and does this full-time now. Most of Atchison’s sales come from the Internet, and he says his customers are worldwide.

His prices range from $150 to $350. For information, go to Charles.Atchison@gmail.com.

Artist combines music with recyclingCharles Atchison builds instrumentsout of stuff most people throw away

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Charles Atchison jams on a guitar he made out of a discarded gasoline can. He is a folk artist who makes instruments out of materials other people throw away. Note the old suitcase at left that turned into a bass drum.

Here is an array of instruments built mostly from cigar boxes and wine boxes.

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CUMMING, Ga. — Looking for some family fun this summer? Set your sights for the Cumming Playhouse as “Annie Get Your Gun” hits the stage for a four-week run.

The show, which opened July 9 and concludes Aug. 2, tells a fictionalized version of a portion of the life of sharp-shooter Annie Oakley (1860-1926), who starred in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show. The show focuses on the early romance between Oakley and her future hus-band and fellow sharpshooter Frank Butler.

“Probably one of the best things about our production of this show is the chemistry between our Annie and our Frank,” said the show’s director, Colleen Quigley. “They both do a great job of capturing the characters’ compet-itive spirit, as well as their affection for each other. As a director, it’s wonderful to see that unique chemistry portrayed so well by our actors.”

“This really is one of those great shows that the entire family will love,” Producer Leigh Ann Cannady said. “It’s just good, wholesome, family-friendly entertainment at its best.”

She added that the music, which will be performed by a live band on stage, is another strong point of the show.

Both Quigley, who is the drama instructor at Forsyth Central High School, and Cannady, who owns and operates Forsyth Academy of Perform-ing Arts, praised the show’s cast, which includes some 24 local actors compris-ing a wide age range.

“We have children from under age 10 all the way up to much more mature actors, so it is a very diverse cast,” Can-nady said. “That’s always a great thing for a family show because every mem-ber of the family can find a character they can relate to.”

“As drama educators, I think it’s important to both myself and Leigh Ann to encourage our students to participate in local community the-ater,” Quigley said, “They get a taste of theater outside of their school settings and they get to work with actors of all different ages and experience levels. To do a full show during the summer months is an excellent experience for them.”

Audiences definitely won’t miss the bull’s eye of family-friendly fun this summer if they catch a performance of “Annie Get Your Gun.”

“This is one of those classic shows that everyone should see at least once in their lifetime,” Cannady said. “Col-leen and I have both brought our own kids to the rehearsals and performanc-es and they all love it. It’s a light-heart-ed musical that is perfect for summer.”

“Annie Get Your Gun” runs at 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and at 3 p.m. Sundays through Aug. 2 at the Cumming Playhouse, 101 School Street. Tickets are $25 for students, veterans and seniors age 60 and over. All other tickets are $$27.50 and can be purchased online at www.play-housecumming.com or by calling (770) 781-9178.

— Jim Lichtenwalter

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There are now 83.1 million Millen-nials, those born between 1982 and 2000, in the United States, surpassing the 75.4 million Baby Boomers, accord-ing to new U.S. Census Bureau esti-mates released June 25.

Data shows Millennials also are more diverse than previous genera-tions, with minority races or ethnic groups composing 44.2 percent of their numbers.

The Pew Research Center an-nounced that Millennials have replaced Generation X as the workforce’s largest generational group this year.

With their influx comes market-place change. Particularly interesting is Millennial-geared marketing. Many businesses shifted to new social media and smartphone-directed marketing means to attract Millennial consumers.

Millennials are also behind the mar-keting scene.

According to the advertising trade publication Ad Week, Millennials make up 44 percent of the advertising indus-try’s workforce.

While they are affecting marketplace change as both consumers and work-ers, a significant number of Millennials live at home. Another Pew Research Center study found that in 2012, 21.6

million – 36 percent – of Millennials aged 18 to 31, lived in their parents’ homes. The study also notes there has been a slow yet steady increase of Mil-lennials living at home. Before the 2008 recession, 32 percent of Millennials lived at home.

By 2009, that percentage increased to 34 percent. Contributing factors include a decrease in employment and marriage and higher college enrollment.

But many Millennials still plan to buy homes in the future. According to the 2015 Norton Native Intelligence

Forecast, 75 percent of Gen-Y and Millennials see home ownership as an important long-term goal.

Only 24 percent of Millennials already own their own home, but 60 percent say they plan to buy a home in the future.

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Top North Atlanta Millennial Cities

Each city was ranked in the five different categories and assigned a value 1 -14. We then added these point values which resulted in the city’s overall score. The city with the lowest point value was ranked first followed by the second lowest and so on.

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1, Sandy Springs 21 19,216

(19.9%) - 1 $63,134 - 7 $1,165 - 6 57.08% - 4 25.2 - 3

2, Alpharetta 30 7,342 (12.3%) - 11 $86,355 - 3 $1,324 - 9 62.01% - 3 25.5 - 4

3, Gainesville 33 5,926 (17.2%) - 4 $37,212 - 14 $949 - 1 21.09% - 13 21.5 - 1

4 (Tied), Marietta 34 11,085

(19.2%) - 2 $42,244 - 12 $1,051 - 4 37.70% - 10 26.7 - 6

4 (Tied), Canton 34 4,059 (17.4%)

- 3 $47,104 - 10 $985 - 2 24.06% - 11 27.7 - 8

6, Roswell 36 12,322 (13.5%) - 10 $79,579 - 5 $1,183 - 11 55.04% - 5 26.4 - 5

7, Milton 37 3,792 (11.2%) - 13 $113,000 - 1 $1,691 - 12 66.04% - 1 29.9 - 10

8, Duluth 39 4,641 (16.9%) - Tied 5 $60,161 - 9 $1,171 - 7 42.07% - 9 28.6 - 9

9 (Tied), Cumming 42 891 (16.2%)

- 8 $40,909 - 13 $1,056 - 5 18.30% -14 22.8 - 2

9 (Tied), Peachtree Corners

42 4,641 (16.9%) - Tied 5 $62,362 - 8 $1,773 - 13 51.00% - 7 27.1 - 7

9 (Tied), Woodstock 42 4,127 (16.7%)

- 7 $66,038 - 6 $1,271 - 8 43.03% - 8 33.3 - 13

12 (Tied), Johns Creek 43 6,815 (8.6%)

- 14 $109,224 - 2 $1,814 - 14 63.03% - 2 30.6 - 11

12 (Tied), Suwanee 43 2,572 (16.0%)

- 9 $80,957 - 4 $1,415 - 10 53.00% - 6 33.9 - 14

14, Lawrenceville 50 3,819 (13.2%)

- 12 $43,494 - 11 $1,044 - 3 23.60% - 12 31.2 - 12

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Do you analyze data in your small business to help you make better decisions? Are you using data analytics to guide your behavior and how you spend your time? Data analytics is a hot topic in the corporate world, with global gi-ants such as IBM basing their future strategies on the analy-sis of data. While data analyt-ics certainly is helpful, don’t always trust what the analysis tells you.

Oftentimes, data analytics is used to determine the best prospects you should pursue in the market you serve. Know-ing a company’s revenue, cost of goods sold, what industry they are in and competitive in-formation is always important data to analyze and prioritize where you focus your time. However, it’s the data you don’t have that could be a factor in making wise decisions.

I am not advocating flying by the seat of your pants, or

doing something just because your gut is telling you. What I am saying is that there are a lot of variables when it comes to data analytics, and if certain data is missing from the analy-sis, it could drive you to actu-ally make bad decisions.

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Business: Chad Thai Urban Asian KitchenOwner: Chad EbyOpened: June 2015What: At Chad Thai, our mis-sion is to provide our guests with great tasting Thai food in a funky, fresh, laid back atmosphere serving high qual-

ity proteins, including Springer Mountain chicken, Compart Farms Duroc pork, Myer Fam-ily Ranch beef brisket and wild caught American shrimp. Address: 13087 Highway 9 North, Suite 910, MiltonPhone: 470-545-2445Web: www.chadthai.com

Chad Thai Urban Asian Kitchen open in Milton

Business: Fourroux ProstheticsDate opened: March 2015Owners: Keith Watson, Will HolbrookAddress: 6630 McGinnis Ferry Road, Suite A, Duluth, Ga. 30097What: We pride ourselves on our commitment to elevating the level of care that is provided to prosthetic patients. For years, amputees have been asked to accept a less than desired outcome and to adapt their lifestyles around

their prosthesis. Fourroux’s approach to prosthetic care is

unique. We don’t just provide a prosthesis, we provide an experience, one rich in quality care, education, the use of innovative prosthetic technology and patient outcomes. We provide a gateway to an improved quality of life for amputees and their families.Phone: 678-584-1706Website: www.fourrouxprosthetics.com/

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Memory care facility to open in AlpharettaALPHARETTA, Ga. – A new assisted living facility is coming to the city of Alpharetta. Autumn Leaves, a specialized memory care facility that is one of the nation’s leading dementia care providers, is build-ing a facility at the intersection of Webb Bridge Road and North Point Parkway. Construction is expected to be complete in late 2015.

For information on Autumn Leaves, their mission and the services they pro-vide, visit http://autumnleaves.com/.

—Cameron Osburn CAMERON OSBURN/STAFF

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A new neighborhood is cur-rently under construction next to Ocee Park. Avery Square, a 19-lot subdivision that will consist of single-family detached homes, is located at the in-tersection of Buice Road and Kimball Bridge Road.

The community is being built by Smith Douglas homes. A list of available lots, floor plans and pric-ing can be found at: http://www.atlantanewhomes-directory.com.

—Cameron Osburn

New single-familyneighborhoodcoming to Alpharetta

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Dan Forsman, president and CEO of Berkshire Ha-thaway HomeServices (second from right), presents the Mayors Cup Golf Tournament check of $53,500 to, from left, Sunshine Kids spokesperson Ebony Clark, Foundation Director Shannon Malone and Sunshine Kids representative Cabeesh Buffington.

Mayors Cup raises $53,500for Sunshine Kids NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Berkshire Hathaway Ho-meServices hosted the inaugural Mayors Cup Golf Tournament, benefiting Sunshine Kids Foundation, which provides children with cancer positive group activities, trips and events. Dunwoody Mayor Mike Davis served as chair of the tournament, held at Dunwoody Country Club. Dan Forsman, president and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, pre-sented a check to the Sunshine Kids Foundation of $53,500 from the tournament.

Anthony DeSantis (middle) accepts Wellcentive’s in-augural $5,000 veterans’ medical scholarship from Wellcentive Chief Product Officer and co-founder Mason Beard (left) and Wellcentive Chief Executive Officer Tom Zajac.

Wellcentive awards medical scholarship to veteranALPHARETTA, Ga.— Wellcentive announced that

it has awarded its inaugural Medical Scholarship for Veterans to Anthony DeSantis, 31, of New Port Richey, Florida, formerly a captain in the U.S. Ma-rine Corps. The scholarship gives $5,000 to a mili-tary veteran pursuing a career in medicine.

DeSantis served four years in the U.S. Marine Corps. His experiences helping civilians receive medical care in battle-torn areas instilled in him a desire to pursue a career in medicine.

“My time as a Marine showed me the fulfillment that comes from reaching out to those in distress and offering a calm and capable hand,” DeSantis said. “By becoming a physician, I hope to spend the rest of my life bringing comfort to as many people as possible.”

“We are thrilled to award this scholarship to Anthony – someone who has served his country well and is passionate about contributing to the field of medicine,” said Tom Zajac, Wellcentive chief execu-tive officer. “Our hope is that this scholarship will help remove some financial obstacles and allow Anthony to dedicate his time to succeeding academi-cally.”

AWARDS:

Rountree Group wins 4th Golden Flame AwardALPHARETTA, Ga.—The International Associa-tion Business Commu-nicators (IABC) recently recognized Alpharetta-based Rountree Group Integrated Communi-cations with its fourth Golden Flame Award. Rountree Group re-ceived the Golden Flame Award for its external work in the commu-nication skills: special events category. Roun-tree Group has been presented IABC awards for six consecutive years, and 51 in the past 27 years.

“We are honored and blessed to have received this recognition for producing quality integrated commu-nications work for our clients,” said President Don Rountree.

For more information, visit www.rountreegroup.com.

GROWTH:

North Point Ministriesexpands headquartersALPHARETTA, Ga. — Lincoln Property Company Southeast has brokered North Point Ministries’

6,746-square-foot expansion at One Point Royal, a two-story, 149,690-square-foot office building in Alpharetta. In conjunction with the expansion, North Point Ministries has also extended its lease at the building and now occupies 48,329 square feet at One Point Royal.

One Point Royal serves as the administrative offices for North Point Ministries while North Point Community Church, the largest of the North Point Ministries churches, is located adjacent to One Point Royal. One Point Royal sits on 7.2 acres and is part of the Royal 400 office park.

Sprouts to openRoswell marketROSWELL, Ga. — Phoenix-based Sprouts has an-nounced it will open its seventh Georgia store Aug. 5 in Roswell. The new store is at 10800 Alpharetta Hwy. Sprouts Farmers Market is a grocery store of-fering fresh, natural and organic foods. It offers fresh produce, bulk foods, vitamins and supplements, packaged groceries, meat and seafood, baked goods, dairy products, frozen foods, natural body care and household items focusing on consumers’ growing interest in health and wellness.

Sprouts employs more than 19,000 people and operates more than 200 stores in 13 states.

PEOPLE:

Smith installed asnew NAHREP presidentROSWELL, Ga. — Te-resa Palacios Smith, vice president of business development for Berk-shire Hathaway Home-Services Georgia Proper-ties, has been installed as the new president of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP).

Smith serves on the board of the Metro Atlanta Relocation Council (MARC) and was a founding member of the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. In 2014, Smith was honored as a NAHREP Women of Influence in Real Estate.

Lisa Hester, senior ac-count manager, with her husband, John.

Teresa Palacios Smith, center, with Dan Fors-man, president and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties, and Kathy Connelly, senior vice president, corporate services.

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FARMERS & ARTISAN MARKETFind producer only products, live music, mini-workshops and chef demonstrations at Roswell City Hall at 38 Hill Street. Saturday, July 18, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Visit roswellfam.com for more info.

BEGINNER YOGA Try this Intro to Yoga class open to all ages and sizes at Park Place at Newtown School at 3125 Old Alabama Road in Johns Creek. Monday, July 20 at 9:15 a.m. Visit johnscreek.gov for more info. All fitness levels are welcome.

BARRINGTON HALL TOURStroll through historic gardens with a staff horticulturalist at Barrington Hall at 535 Barrington Dr. in Roswell. Monday, July 20, 9:30 to 10 a.m. Tour begins at the main house’s back porch. Free. Visit roswellgov.com for more info.

ALIVE AFTER 5Known as the best street party in the metro Atlanta area. Live music, food, displays and shopping make this event a fun and family friendly event on Canton Street in downtown Roswell. July 16 starting at 5 p.m. Free. Visit roswell.gov for more info.

Submit your event to northfulton.com or email with photo to calendar@northfulton.com. For a more complete list of local events including support groups, volunteer opportunities and business meetings visit the calendar on northfulton.com.

THEATER:

ONCE UPON A MATTRESS What: See this musical comedy adaption of Hans Christian Anderson’s Princess and the Pea. When: July 17 from 8 to 10 p.m. Where: ACT1 Theater at 180 Academy Street in Alpharetta Cost: Ticket prices onlineWeb: Act1theater.com

THE EMPEROR’S NEW CLOTHESWhat: The Emperor’s New Clothes marks Grey Seal Puppets’ return to Roswell Cultural Arts Center. The Emperor is a pig in this hilarious barnyard adaptation of Hans Christian Anderson tale!When: July 13 through July 18, with shows daily and

various show times.Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest Street in RoswellCost: $5 dollars for an individual ticket or $30 dollars for the summer pass (seven shows)Web: roswell.gov

MUSIC:

ROD STEWART What: With special guest Richard Marx, rock and roll living legend Rod Stewart comes to Alpharetta on the heels of his first new album in nearly two decades.When: July 15 at 8 p.m.Where: Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, 2200 Encore Parkway in AlpharettaCost: Tickets start at $35.50 for the lawn, and are up to $200 for reservedWeb: vzwamp.com

JAZZ AND SOULWhat: See jazz pianist Tyrone Jackson and jazz soul singer Rhonda Thomas perform live. When: July 17 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Where: The Velvet Note at

4075 Old Milton Parkway in AlpharettaCost: $24Web: thevelvetnote.com

RHYTHMS ON THE RIVERWhat: “Capital City Xpress: Music of the swing and Big Band Era. This swinging show benefits the Auditory Verbal Center.Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road in RoswellWhen: Sunday, July 19 at 5 p.m.Cost: $10 general admission, tables start at $40Web: chattnaturecenter.org

EVENTS:

KARL'S CALL FOR LIFE 5KWhat: Supporting suicide prevention and after care work throughout the state of Georgia.Where: Central Park, 2300 Keith Bridge Road in CummingWhen: Saturday, July 18Hours: 9:00 am to 11:00 amCost: $15 youth, $25 adultsWeb: karlscallforlife5k.dojiggy.com

NORMAN’S LANDING 20TH ANNIVERSARYWhat: Join Bill Norman and the staff as they celebrate their 20 year anniversary with free games and activities and a chance to see Bill in the Dunk Tank. When: Saturday July 18 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Where: Norman’s Landing 365 Peachtree Parkway in Cumming Cost: Free. 10% off all lunch and dinner entrees. All proceeds go to the Forsyth Humane Society Contact: 770-886-0100, normanslanding@bellsouth.net Web: normanslanding.com

JUST BE’CAUSEWhat: Autrey Mill Unplugged presents Just Be’Cause.Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center, 9770 Autrey Mill Road in Johns CreekWhen: Saturday, July 18Hours: 7 p.m. pre-show gathering, 8 p.m. concertWeb: autreymill.org

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT What: See “Penguins of Madagascar” at Roswell’s Family Movie Series night. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Snacks and drinks available for purchase. When: Saturday, July 18 at 7 p.m. Where: Riverside Park at 575 Riverside Road in Roswell Cost: Free Web: roswellgov.com

ATHLETIC AQUAWhat: Take your cardio workout to the pool. When: Monday, July 20 and Wednesday, July 22 Hours: 6 to 6:55 p.m.

Where: Cumming Aquatic Center at 201 Aquatic CircleCost: Single visit fee $7 Web: cummingaquaticcenter.com

BUTTERFLY ENCOUNTERWhat: Learn local species and butterfly biology. Bring a camera. All ages are welcome. When: Sunday, July 19 Hours: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center at 9135 Willeo Road in Roswell Cost: Adults $10, seniors $7, students $6 and children $6Web: chattnaturecenter.org

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD SCREENINGWhat: See the classic 1962 To Kill A Mockingbird film. When: July 17 from 2 to 5 p.m. Where: Forsyth County Public Library meeting room at 585 Dahlonega Road in Cumming. Web: www.forsythpl.org

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Johns Creek Fire Department unveiled its newest piece of equipment – just in time for the Fourth of July. It’s sleek, fast and just what you want to answer a 911 call to the Chat-tahoochee River.

This new 18-foot custom-built rescue/recovery power boat leaves the JCFD’s old boat in its wake. It is faster, more maneuverable and better equipped for its mission on the Chattahoochee.

The new boat cost $36,000, with another $8,000 worth of equipment that includes

a 600-pound stretcher hoist that will allow the rescue team to bring an injured person aboard.

“This is important when you have more than one per-son in the water,” said Fire Chief Jeff Hogan.

On its maiden test run, the boat came upon Forsyth officers in a drowning recovery operation. JCFD was able to help in the recovery.

The department’s newest addition uses sonar to scan from river bank to river bank – an asset when looking for a drowning victim or obstacles underwater. It can even give an image of a weapon underwater.

Its 200-horsepower engine

will leave the department’s old 40-horsepower rescue boat at the dock. Having five times the power means extra speed get-ting to victims struggling in the water – the difference between a rescue and body recovery.

“It’s like a big Jet Ski,” the

chief said.The ’Hooch is a popular

recreation destination, but it can turn dangerous within mo-ments. Last year, the swift boat team participated in 18 service calls and 35 recoveries.

This is a working river. Lake Lanier provides drinking water for all of metro Atlanta. From the dam upstream, river flow must be steady to cool Georgia Power Co. plants as well.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers monitors flow and releases more water at certain times of the day, which results in a rise of water 10 feet or more in minutes.

“A rock you waded out to in ankle-deep water could quickly become chest high. The water released will be between about 47 and 52 degrees year round. You can experience hypother-mia real quick,” said Hogan.

So when the fire depart-ment had room in the budget for a new boat, they wanted one that would do the job bet-ter.

JCFD took “all the good ideas from other agencies,” adding some of their own, to a manufacturer and said, “Build this.” This boat will find people faster and get to them faster.

“We have 13 miles of river-front on the Chattahoochee, and we respond to dozens of emergencies every year, so this new boat will be a tremendous asset,” Hogan said.

The payload went from 800 pounds in the old boat to 1,200 pounds. At 800 pounds, the boat could carry only a crew of three and equipment weighing about 600 pounds.

If they had more than one victim to rescue, a crewman had to remain ashore to ac-commodate the second victim.

Now, the boat carries a crew of four, and weight is not such an issue. This boat can also go where other craft could

not.This swift water boat has a

4-inch draft, which allows it to cruise over rocks and sunken trees that ground other boats. It also has a polyethylene coat-ing on the bottom and halfway up the sides to protect from rocks or debris.

The boat has the muscle to get upstream at speed through the current, even after a big release from the dam. The stronger motor allows the boat to put in at the closest boat ramp. It also has a tighter turning radius, making it much more nimble and able to get to places too dangerous for other boats.

Other design changes include:

moving the helm forward in the craft, giving the pilot bet-ter vision and the boat better balance.

lowering the gunnels (sides), making it easier to enter from the water.

having high-powered, fog-penetrating lights.

JCFD, which regularly assists neighboring jurisdic-tions, has made its Swift Water Rescue Unit a priority.

Forty-seven of 86 firefight-ers have gone through the spe-cial training to become certified swift water rescue technicians. Other departments routinely send firefighters to JCFD to learn swift water rescue tech-niques.

The department also chart-ed the Chattahoochee by grids, noting many landmarks and unique features. This allows rescuers to quickly locate folks in trouble. JCFD shared the map with neighboring agen-cies to better coordinate rescue efforts.

“The river is very popular with the public, but it can be dangerous,” Hogan said. “We want to do everything we can to prepare for those times when people get in trouble.”

Joe Barksdale, 80, of Cumming, passed away July 5, 2015. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Bobby Brookshire, 62, of Cumming, passed away June 30, 2015. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Robert Butler, of Roswell, passed away July 4, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Dennis Robert Cirricione, 75, of Cumming, passed away July 4. 2015. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Jesse Edwin Dooley, 58, of Cumming, passed away June 18, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Carrie L. Goodwin, 95, of Cumming, passed away July 5, 2015. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Antonio Hernandez, of Roswell, passed away July 7, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Beverly Levey, of Roswell, passed away July 5, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Rachel Montree Martin, 84, of Cumming, passed away July 3, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Lou Gene Norton, of Roswell, passed away July 4, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Benny Lamar Nuckolls, Sr., 83, of Forsyth County, passed away June 29, 2015. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

Joan Diane Pendley, 71, of Cumming, passed away July 3, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Maria Quatela, of Roswell, passed away July 3, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Wayne Satterfield, 80, of Cumming, passed away July 3, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Eugene Arthur Schmidt, 80, passed away July 1, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

David Shusterman, of Roswell, passed away July 8, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Martha Tolbert, of Roswell, passed away July 6, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Peter Martin Vis, 54, of Cumming, passed away July 1, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

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Due to the nature of the situation, the identity of the homeowners is not being released publicly.

One of the homeowners said she noticed the rainbow flag was missing when she returned home from walking her dog.

Then, she noticed the other damages including the burnt flag.

Robin Regan, public information officer for the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, said they received a call early June 30 about the incident.

A fluid, suspected to be an accelerant, was poured in a circle around the vehicle and then set on fire, Re-gan said. In the report, the homeowner said she found an empty bottle of tiki torch fuel.

“The homeowner woke up and discovered the rainbow flag that was hanging in front of their home had been removed from the front of their residence, laid over their windshield and set on fire,” Regan said.

The vehicle did not catch fire, Regan said.

The homeowner told of-ficers they had an American flag hanging outside their house, which they replaced with the gay pride flag June 26, the day of the Supreme Court ruling.

She also told officers they have had problems before with teenagers in the neigh-borhood, however she said this has gone too far and she now fears for the safety of her family.

The rainbow flag is often seen as a symbol of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgen-der (LGBT) pride and LGBT social movements.

“It was clearly an in-tentional act,” Regan said. “Given the symbolism of the flag, the intent there is obvi-ous.”

Detectives with the sher-iff’s property crime unit and special victims unit are work-ing together on this, Regan said.

“It’s something we are treating extremely seriously and something we will not stand for,” Regan said.

Neighbors said their dogs were barking that night, and they “only do that when something is go-ing on outside or someone is on their property.” But they said they didn’t see anything unusual.

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