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NORTH FULTON, Ga. – If you ever wanted to know what Atlanta’s roads looked like with every resident driving on them, Tuesday, Jan. 28 should give a glimpse. Schools, businesses and governments all shut down about the same time, turning workers out onto the streets at the same time.

Variously called “Snowmageddon,” “Snowpocalypse,” or “SnOMG,” local governments were quickly overwhelmed by the sheer volume of motorists on the road and the worsening conditions throughout the day. A commute that would normally take 20 minutes turned into a 10-, 14- or 20-hour drive.

Alpharetta had 50 Public Works Department employees begin salting the roads as the snow began on Tuesday, said Public Works Director Pete Sewc-zwicz.

Over the course of Tuesday and the following day, Sewczwicz said hundreds of tons of sand and salt were put down by workers working 12-hour shifts.

Unfortunately, as traffic grew, so did the problems.

“We had all our trucks ready to go,” he said. “Our problem is we couldn’t get anywhere once we treated it once.”

The worst intersections and bridges were hit first, however, with the slug-gish lines of traffic, the salt trucks could not get to the hot spots quickly; nor could they return to those already treated. The trucks became as stuck as the traffic.

It’s a problem a frustrated Sewcz-wicz said was unavoidable.

“When cars are backed up and you cannot get your vehicles there to treat roads again,” he said, “and where people are stopped in snow and rain, you get ice. There’s nothing we can do with that. We were frustrated. Because of the saturation of traffic, we couldn’t do more.”

A solution showed itself later in the

day as the salt trucks began using police cruisers as escorts to move traffic aside.

Conditions became so bad, lo-cal police departments refused to help stranded motorists or come to fender-benders.

“People didn’t know where to turn,” said Lisa Holland, with the Roswell Police Department.

911 call centers were busy with endless calls for help and police.

“We had to save our resources for the most serious calls,” Holland said. “In 30 years, I’ve never seen anything like this.”

Frustrated’ crews respond to clogged traffic

Cities grapple with gridlock, snow

Above, in Milton, Hopewell Road was like so many others – clogged with traffic and abandoned vehicles.

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LOU HABLAS

Fulton County Schools let out just as the snow began, leaving students stranded on buses and in classrooms due to heavy traffic.

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Gym members get cards stolen, usedJOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Two Johns Creek men went to the gym and returned with wallets a great deal lighter. Someone had stolen cash and credit cards.

One victim said he was

working out at the Lifetime Fit-ness on Johns Creek Parkway Jan. 12. When he finished his workout and returned to the locker room, he noticed $200 cash was missing from his wal-let along with a credit card and license. The credit card was used to buy items at the Apple store and Best Buy for $7,000.

Another gym member re-ported a similar incident that same day. He said he discov-ered a credit card missing from his wallet. Someone tried to make purchases on it at the Cumming Best Buy for $1,497, but it was declined. A charge for $331 was approved.

Vacationer gets rude welcome homeMILTON, Ga. – A Deer Point Circle resident received an un-happy welcome after returning home Jan. 20 from vacation to find it burgled.

The victim told police she was on vacation from Jan. 11 through Jan. 20. When she returned home, she noticed her front door was ajar. Look-ing inside, she saw the home ransacked.

There was no sign of forced entry and no suspects.

A $500 computer, $70

shark tooth, $750 in masks and a $750 ring were among the items listed as stolen.

Man takes dozens of games, drops IDMILTON, Ga. – A Roswell man is wanted after allegedly trying to steal nearly $1,000 in video games.

Police responded to the Windward Walmart Jan. 20 after a shoplifter was chased from the store.

Stolen were nearly $1,000

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DUI arrests ► Margaret P. Graham, 42, of

Kingshouse Commons, Johns Creek, was arrested Jan. 12 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane.

► Jared Randall Hall, 30, of Wittenridge Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested Jan. 15 on Kimball Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane, headlight requirements and failure to yield to an emergency vehicle.

► Erin Fitch Jackson, 38, of Buice Road, Johns Creek, was arrested Jan. 14 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to obey a traffic control device.

► Emilio Javier Rodriquez, 26, of Atlanta was arrest-ed Jan. 15 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI, speeding and failure to maintain lane.

► Christopher Todd Cagle, 42, of Atlanta was arrested Jan. 16 on Westside Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI, open container, failure to maintain lane and failure to obey a traf-fic control device.

► Nieka Abedinzadeh, 23, of Saddle Bridge Lane,

Alpharetta, was arrested Jan. 16 on Kimball Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane, expired tag and no license.

► Joshua McCarthy, 30, of Tuxford Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested Jan. 16 on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane and failure to dim headlights.

► Kingsley E. Shannon, 39, of Breckenridge Lane, Alpharetta, was arrested Jan. 17 on Webb Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane.

► April Kay Larson, 40, of Buford was arrested Jan. 18 on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and obstruction of tag.

► Jean Phillips Rogers, 42, of Saute Nacoche was arrested Jan. 18 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI.

► Bradley Tate Baker, 23, of Stanyan Street, Alpharetta, was arrested Jan. 18 on Mansell Road in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane and failure to obey a traffic control device.

► Craig T. Weix, 40, of River Mill Circle, Roswell, was arrested Jan. 11 on Oxbo Road in Roswell for DUI and headlight requirement.

► James Spencer Harris, 44, of Suwanee was arrested Jan. 12 on Magnolia Street in Roswell for DUI and failure to obey traffic control devices.

► Jose Jesus Martinez-

Lopez, 34, of Roswell Creek Lane, Roswell, was arrested Jan. 12 on Alpharetta Street in Roswell for DUI.

► Jacob Max Padgett, 24, of Canton was arrested Jan. 12 on Dogwood Road in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane.

► Amy Elizabeth Tanner, 46, of Chamblee was arrested Jan. 10 on Atlanta Street in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane.

Drug arrests ► Jesus Sanchez-Reyes, 23,

of Woodstock was arrested Jan. 18 on Alpharetta Highway in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana.

► Justin Dewayne Newell, 27, of Marietta was arrested Jan. 16 on Mansell Road in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana and headlight requirements.

► Rhonda Gay Pierce-Vaughn, 53, of Carversham Way, Alpharetta, was arrested Jan. 15 on Kimball Bridge Road in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana and suspended license.

► David Paul Rexrode, 19, of Old Roswell Road, Alpharetta, was arrested Jan. 13 on Mansell Road in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana and possession of drug-related items.

► Pamela Ann Masterson, 25, of Jayne Ellen Way,

Alpharetta, was arrested Jan. 13 on North Point Parkway in Alpharetta for possession of a hallucinogen and failure to maintain lane.

► Justin Taylor Holland, 18, of Duluth was arrested Jan. 12 on Jones Bridge Road in Johns Creek for possession of marijuana.

► Thainkhane Ngaoluangrath, 34, of Kennesaw was arrested Jan. 17 on Webb Road in Milton for possession of mari-juana, brake light violation and seat belt violation.

► Sanabria Kimberly Rivera, 19, of Lawrenceville was arrested Jan. 17 on Webb Road in Milton for possession of a schedule IV controlled substance and possession of drugs not kept in the original container.

► Matthew John Wytanis, 23, of Suwanee was arrested Jan. 18 on Highway 9 in Milton for possession of marijuana and possession of drug-related items.

► Bryan Anthony McLaughlin, 20, of Ivy Summit Court, Cumming, was arrested Jan. 20 on Bethany Bend in Milton for possession of mari-juana, underage consumption of alcohol, possession of drug-related items and tag light requirement.

► James Carter Burdick, 21, of Sassafras Road, Roswell, was arrested Jan. 12 on Old Alabama Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana.

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Jonathan Abril, 24, of Sing-ing Hills Drive, Roswell, take 23 games and three calcula-tors and try to leave the store without paying for them. When they confronted him, he fled into a silver Honda Accord. While he fled, he dropped his driver’s license and a pawn shop ticket, both with his name and address on them. He also dropped the stolen goods. In total, the items were valued at $934.99. A warrant was taken out for Abril’s arrest.

Uninvited guest stays nightJOHNS CREEK, Ga. – A Mount Katahdin Trail resident sus-pects someone was sleeping in a guest bedroom without her knowledge.

The resident called police Jan. 16 after she awoke in the morning and noticed someone had entered the spare bedroom and slept in the bed, turned on one of the lights and used a computer. She claimed no one had been staying in the room for several days. A side door was noticed unlocked.

Horse gearstolen from barnsMILTON, Ga. – Several resi-dents reported their horse gear stolen Jan. 22. One victim called police from stables on Birmingham Highway. She said the stable door was ajar in the morning.

At first thinking coyotes had made their way in, the vic-tim found several saddles were missing. $13,900 in saddles was taken.

That same day, a victim on Wood Road said someone entered his barn overnight and made off with more than $25,000 in gear taken.

Stolen ID usedfor student loansMILTON, Ga. – A Milton resident found out Jan. 26 someone had used his identity to sign up for student loans.

The victim told police he re-ceived a notice that his wages were going to be garnished for failure to make payments on a $15,000 student loan. He said he had not taken out a loan.

It turns out the victim’s estranged daughter had taken out the loan without the vic-tim’s consent and allegedly forged his signature.

Clothing takenfrom homeJOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Thou-sands of dollars in men’s clothing was stolen from a Jones Bridge Place Drive home Jan. 13. The victim told police sometime overnight, someone had entered the home and taken a safe, Gici watch, Mi-chael Kors watch and $6,000 in men’s clothing. The total value of the stolen goods was $9,450. There were no signs of forced entry.

Shots fired after bad drug dealCUMMING, Ga. — A man said someone shot at him, but he wasn’t exactly honest about why it happened, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s report. At about 10 p.m. Jan. 21, deputies were dispatched to a home in the 4000 block of Longmont Drive because homeowners in the Starcreek Forest subdivision heard shots fired. The victim told deputies he was driving home from a friend’s house inside the sub-division when he saw a truck driving at him in the same lane. They pulled beside each other and exchanged a few words before the driver fired a shot at him.

The victim said the driver followed him as he drove to his home. He said another shot

was fired as he reached the home, and then the driver took off. The victim’s father was in the home and told deputies he heard the shot fired.

Deputies said they found two pieces of a bullet with a copper casing inside the victim’s tire. While deputies removed the tire, the victim’s father said his son began to tell him a different story about what happened.

Deputies again interviewed the victim, who was hesitant with his answers. Eventually, the victim told deputies he was waiting in the pool area of the subdivision for a drug dealer to sell him marijuana.

The victim said the dealer gave him a bag of what looked like “Ramen Noodles,” so he tossed the bag and left. The dealer chased the victim in the subdivision, and an un-known passenger fired shots at him. Deputies said they later returned to the pool area and found “a brick of Ramen Noodles, unwrapped with no flavor packet.”

Shoplifter hidesin culvertCUMMING, Ga. — Publix employees watched a man al-legedly steal several items and hide in the woods in a culvert, according to a Cumming Police incident report.

On Jan. 21, the manager of Publix, 580 Atlanta Road, told officers a man wearing a tan sweater and blue jeans took about $50 in vitamins and $7 in floss items from the store without paying.

The manager said the man was last seen across the street hiding in a large black culvert in the woods.

Officers found a man matching the description of the suspect hiding in the culvert. He was ordered out, but refused to comply. It was confirmed that there was no threat, and officers approached and handcuffed the man.

Allan Jones was cited for shoplifting and advised not to return to Publix.

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By CANDY WAYLOCKcandy@northfulton.com

NORTH FULTON, Ga. – By 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 29, the last of the students who had been in school since the previous morning were finally sent home.

Administrators, teachers and staff who pulled 36-plus hour shifts alongside the stu-dents also gave up their posts and went home.

But while the warm temperatures returned and “snowmageddon” gave up its hold on the region, the crisis moved inevitably to the blame game. The questions came eas-ily: How did this happen? Who should be held accountable?

The answers may be longer in coming as officials with the Fulton County School System reevaluate their decision-making prior to the Jan. 28 snowstorm.

Superintendent Rob-ert Avossa, along with key staff, remained in the system headquarters in South Atlanta

until word came down that the last child had been safely transported home. The rumors Avossa had returned to his North Fulton home ahead of the storm were not accurate.

Avossa is still working on answers, but readily admits mistakes were made.

“We own the mistakes,” said Avossa on Jan. 30. “The com-munication should have been better…we should have called school [off]. Moving forward, we may change the way my team makes decisions in the process. We are going to look at everything.”

In his defense, Fulton Schools was not alone in its perceived mishandling of the snowstorm.

Criticism is being heaped upon the governor’s office, emergency management of-ficials, the Georgia Department of Transportation, private in-dustry and about anyone else who got in the way of people moving from point A to B.

The process of cancelling or dismissing students early includes advice from staff who have looked at the situation from every angle. But, ulti-mately, the decision rests with

Avossa.“At the end of the day, I am

responsible and I am the one held accountable,” he said. “But I’m an educator…I don’t know a ton about transporta-tion, so I’ve put the best people in those jobs to give me the best advice.”

Transportation officials were taking the most heat, but Avossa defended Lynn Simp-son, Fulton’s transportation director, saying she’s the “best in the business” with decades of experience in the transpor-tation field.

In a system of 95,000 stu-dents, about 93,000 spent the night in their homes, leaving the remaining 2,000 forced to stay in school overnight. Most were students who relied on bus transportation to get home, and the icy streets and gridlocked traffic made the trip impossible. Fulton Schools fac-es challenges no other school system faces, said Avossa. Hundreds of kids live in South Fulton and make the drive through the city of Atlanta to attend charter schools in Sandy Springs and North Ful-ton. In a typical day, the drive can take over an hour. Dur-

ing the snow storm, the trip took hours, or was impos-sible, forcing many buses to return to schools to offload kids.

“In my 20 years of education, I’ve never seen anything like this,” said Avossa.

While many, including Fulton officials, were quick to point fingers at inaccurate weather reports, those asser-tions quickly fizzled. A timeline of alerts and warnings clearly indicate the National Weather Service predicted with accura-cy the chain of weather events that occurred.

Avossa said his big “take away” was the need to make decisions closer to the schools, in each of the four learning communities – not at the ex-ecutive level.

“The area superintendents have a better [sense] of their individual communities, and they know their schools and parents and their community reaction better than anyone,” said Avossa.

Avossa: ‘We own the mistakes’

Snow jam forces Fulton Schools to review decision-making

Instead, people began open-ing their doors to the trapped motorists. Local Home Depot stores, schools and businesses provided shelter, as people be-gan walking along the streets offering food or water. Local government buildings, such as fire stations, also provided shelter from the storm.

Milton’s Public Works Department hit the known trouble spots early on, such as hills or bridges that were sure to ice up quickly. Fire Chief Robert Edgar said Milton fared well despite the traffic.

“We responded to several calls of people who ran off the road,” Edgar said. “Eventually, we couldn’t pass the roadways

due to traffic.”Edgar said the city had no

serious emergency calls during the storm, mainly fender-bend-ers or people stuck on the side of roads.

In anticipation of the snow and ice, Milton deployed nearly double their normal number of firefighters and added another fire engine.

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Resident Gary Jiles passes out Butterfinger candy bars to driv-ers stuck in the traffic on Windward Parkway.

It wasn’t all doom and gloom. Some people made the most of the snow! Victoria Adams spent two days packing and collecting snow to make a four-and-a-half-foot snowman on Inverness Trail off Freemanville Road.

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MILTON, Ga. – Milton City Manager Chris Lagerbloom recently received the creden-tialed manager designation from ICMA, the International City/County Management As-sociation.

Lagerbloom is one of just 1,300 local government man-agement professionals creden-tialed through the ICMA Volun-tary Credentialing Program.

“There are just a handful of city managers in Georgia who have earned this important designation, and we’re proud one of them is our city manag-er,” said Mayor Joe Lockwood.

“Every day, Chris brings a level of exper-tise and com-mitment to the city of Milton that is simply unparalleled.”

Lagerbloom has served as Milton city manager since his permanent appointment on Feb. 2, 2009. Previously, he held the positions of director of public safety and interim city manager. Lagerbloom came to the city of Milton on Nov. 26, 2006.

During his time with the city, Lagerbloom has over-seen a Milton that has been awarded “Best Quality of Life”

in the state of Georgia, among numerous other honors for excellence in financial report-ing and budgeting, community development and communica-tions.

Additionally, he was the driving force behind Milton bringing more services in house in a hybrid public-pri-vate partnership that became the model for Milton’s sister cities looking for ways to cut costs and increase services. Because of the move, Milton was able to realize more than

$2 million in savings over two years, and it continues to operate with an enviable fund balance.

To receive the prestigious ICMA credential, an applicant must have significant experi-ence as a senior management executive in local government; have earned a degree, prefer-ably in public administration or a related field; and demon-strated a commitment to high standards of integrity and to lifelong learning and profes-sional development.

ICMA’s mission is to create excellence in local governance by promoting professional management worldwide and increasing the proficiency of appointed chief administrative officers, assistant administra-tors and other employees who serve local governments and regional entities around the world.

The organization’s nearly 9,000 members in 27 countries also include educators, stu-dents and other local govern-ment employees.

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MILTON, Ga. – Milton’s Human Resources Department was recently awarded the Small Agency Achievement Award from the Georgia Local Govern-ment Personnel Association (GLGPA).

According to the group, Milton won the award for its ability to produce a high level of service.

“In four short years, the city of Milton Human Resources Department has developed into a ‘complete’ department,” said GLGPA officials. “With only two employees, the department provides the city of Milton with compensation and benefits, payroll, recruitment and reten-tion, employee relations, safety and risk and organizational development.”

Depart-ment Director Sam Trager, who came to Milton in 2009 to shepherd the city from its contract with CH2M HILL OMI to a more traditional model of gov-ernment, said it was a tremen-dous honor to be recognized.

“We were given a unique opportunity to be proactive and innovative in our approach to HR,” said Trager. “We’ve been able to build systems that best meet the needs of our employ-ees and to change and adjust those programs as necessary.”

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NORTH FULTON, Ga. – The stories from the snow storm Jan. 28 are not all bad. In fact, some people did amaz-ing things for fellow human beings.

Good Samaritans rushed to help children stranded on school buses on Freemanville Road, south of Providence Road in Milton. Another group of students were stuck on a school bus on Ga. 9 in Mil-ton by the Target. Employees from the Target brought food and water for the children. In Roswell, the Home Depot stores were offering shelter to stranded motorists.

Other people helped strang-ers who were caught in the

storm and ensuing region-wide traffic jam.

Mark Holmes, who lives on Thompson Road in Milton, was using his GMC pickup truck to tow his wife’s car from a ditch about 5 p.m. when he noticed a steady stream of people walking through the snow.

“I was out there in my truck and I figured some of these folks needed to get to a safe place,” Holmes said.

He ended up ferrying a dozen people – families and single people – to their homes and shelter. He took one man to Summit Hill Elementary School to meet his daughter, who was stranded there.

“The roads were pretty bad, but not for me,” Holmes said.

By this point at night, many people had made it home and those who could not had abandoned their vehicles on the side of the road.

One man Holmes helped out happened to be a special case.

“I saw a man walking down

the road carrying what looked like a baby,” Holmes said. “I told the guy I was transporting that we had to stop and help the guy out.”

Holmes stopped and rolled down his window, asking if the man needed help. It turned out that man was a coworker of Holmes.

“He was carrying his 4-year-old son home,” Holmes said. “He had been walking for

Bad weather brings out best in peopleResidents open homes, stores, hearts to needy

Pastis owner Carla Dent opened the doors to stranded motorists in need of shelter and food.

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It was great for me and my husband to help someone out that needed it.”KATE BERLYOUNGAlpharetta resident

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about four miles and still had five left to go. I got him in the truck and he was in a great mood.”

Holmes stayed on the road until about 9 p.m., five hours after setting out.

“I couldn’t imagine being stuck in the snow, walking home, it being dark and then the temperature dropping another 10 degrees,” Holmes said. “We’re all children of God. You’ve got to help your fellow man.

That’s what you’re sup-posed to do. I wish I could have helped more. I’m glad I helped the 12 people I helped, but I don’t think I did anything big.”

For Alpharetta Resident Kate Berlyoung, the evening brought her a new friend.

The Canton Street resident and her family were at home and had avoided the brunt of the traffic jams. The daughter of a friend, at university in South Carolina, was speaking with one of her friends, whose mother – Helen – was stuck in Alpharetta’s traffic and trying to get home.

“It turns out Helen was pretty close to our house,” Berlyoung said. “Her phone was dying and we offered her a place to stay.”

Helen managed to drive to

Berlyoung’s home and spent the night with the Berlyoungs – people she didn’t know.

“It was a great experience,” Berlyoung said. “It was great for me and my husband to help someone out that needed it.”

Helen was on her way the following day, well-rested and warm thanks to Berlyoung.

“I was thrilled to meet Helen,” Berlyoung said. “We talked about getting together once the weather is nicer.”

Further south, in Roswell, a local restaurant opened its doors to those in need.

Carla Dent, owner of Pastis Restaurant and Bar on Can-ton Street in Roswell didn’t even know how badly the day had become until she received a phone call in the restaurant about 7 p.m. The caller asked Dent if she could just run in and use the restroom. When Dent agreed, she

decided that she needed to see what was going on “out there.” She turned on the TVs, turned on all of the lights and realized that there were people in distress all around her on Canton Street, Magno-lia Street and Ga. 9.

She made sure her staff could leave if they needed to go home to their own loved ones and kept the lights on and the doors open for those seeking refuge. Dent ended up pushing booths together and us-ing tablecloths for about 15

people to sleep throughout the restaurant. She fixed dinner and then breakfast with a teamwork approach. “Everyone was so nice and doing what they could so everyone could be safe,” Dent said.

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Weather: I’m glad I helped the 12 people I helped, but I don’t think I did anything big.”MARK HOLMESMilton resident

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Ludwig Symphony offers Valentine’s romanceNORTH FULTON, Ga. – The Ludwig Symphony Orchestra presents “A Romantic Valen-tine’s Day” gala on Saturday, Feb. 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the Ro-swell Cultural Arts Center. The evening’s performance features internationally renowned tenor saxophonist James Houlik from Chicago performing the Atlanta premiere of Russell Peck’s “Upward Stream” saxo-phone concerto. With him are Mexican guest conductor, the flamboyant Jose Luis Hernan-dez Estrada conducting Tchai-kovsky’s romantic “Romeo and Juliet Overture-Fantasy,” and Atlanta Opera soprano Megan

Mashburn interpreting two arias of Donizetti.

Maestro Thomas Ludwig, former music director of the New York City Symphony and resident conductor for the American Ballet Theatre with Mikhail Baryshnikov at the Metropolitan Opera House, will lead the 80-piece orchestra in a varied and colorful program that also includes the majestic Brahms Symphony No. 4 in E minor.

Houlik, called “the world’s great saxophone virtuoso” by the London Daily Mail, has had over 85 saxophone concertos written for and dedicated to him in a career that has seen him solo with the London Symphony Orchestra, Czech Philharmonic and major or-chestras across the globe.

Soprano Mashburn makes her LSO debut with two arias by Donizetti – “O luce di quest anima” from Linda Di Cham-ounix, and “Quel guardo il cavaliere” from Don Pasquale.

Guest conductor Estrada first made his mark as winner of the 14th TCU/Van Cliburn Piano Institute Competition. Estrada studied conducting in

Venezuela under El Sistema. The experience encouraged him to write a book – “Aesthet-ics of Generosity.” In 2013, he joined Gustavo Dudamel and the Simon Bolivar Orchestra of Venezuela for their Latin American tour and Salzburg Festival performances.

John Lemley of WABE will be master of ceremonies. In keeping with the spirit of Val-entine’s Day, every woman will be given a rose.

For more information and tickets, call 770-623-8623 or visit www.ludwigsymphony.org.

—Jonathan Copsey

If you goWhat: Ludwig Symphony Orchestra’s “A Romantic Valentine’s Day” gala When: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 8Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest Street, RoswellCost: Call 770-623-8623 or go online at www.ludwigsymphony.org. Adults: $22. Seniors: $19. Students: $12.

Atlanta Opera soprano Megan Mashburn will join the Ludwig Symphony Orchestra along with saxophonist James Houlik and Mexican guest conductor Jose Luis Hernandez Estrada for a Valentine’s performance Feb. 8.

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MILTON, Ga. – The Legal Bears mock trial team did an outstanding job at regional competition, Sunday, Jan. 26. This year, the team was moved into the most competitive region in the state and faced intense competition. Despite this, the Bears placed fourth in the region. The 40-member team

even walked away with four of the 24 student recognitions awarded. Matthew Hirschland won outstanding attorney while Lauren Lee, Ashley Flemmer and Amanda Hobby took individual best witness awards. The Mitnick Law Firm served as team coaches.

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MILTON, Ga. – It goes without saying, but a cross is impor-tant to a church. For the con-gregation at the Birmingham United Methodist Church, near the intersection of Birmingham Highway and Birmingham Road, they have had crosses on their minds. In the days before Jan. 16, a decade-old cross that stood on a promi-nent hill welcoming all visi-tors was blown over in heavy winds. A week later, on Jan. 25, the congregation joined together to raise a new one.

The church has existed near the crossroads for over 100 years. In the early 2000s, they acquired 62 acres near the crossroads to put up a new building. To commemorate the beginnings of the new church location, crosses were erected around the property. Stand-ing 16 feet tall, the fallen cross was an important welcome to the congregation.

“This cross has stood over the hill since then,” said

congregant Jeff Johnson. “It’s important to us.”

Group prayers and sunrise services were frequently held in the shadow of the cross. Some people even had their ashes spread beneath it.

“This cross means something to us,” said Pastor Dave Benson. “It says this is a different place, that this is holy ground.”

The bitterly cold morning drew a dozen people, as well as hot coffee and plenty of warm clothing. However it was so cold, the mound of dirt exca-vated from the cross’ founda-tion was frozen and had to be chipped away to fill in the hole.

The group sang “Amazing Grace” before raising the new cross into position. Teams gripped ropes and hoisted the cross into the pit, setting it us-ing dirt and cement.

It all took about an hour and a half, which was quite a length of time in such cold weather. But in the end, they had a new cross, standing sentinel again over the congre-gation.

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CUMMING, Ga. – With every segment of the economy touched by electricity, it’s easy for Paul Bowers, Georgia Power president and chief executive officer, to gauge strenght of the economy.

The economy, education and energy were key points Bowers addressed at the Lanier-Forsyth Rotary Club meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 28.

At Georgia Power, Bowers has a unique vantage point.

“We see every segment of the market; we see what is happening in residential, com-mercial and industrial seg-ment,” he said.

The industrial segment includes steel, chemical and paper industries, plus Bowers serves in the federal bank’s energy council and he is con-stantly updated on what’s hap-pening in the economy.

For a perspective, Bowers said that from 2000 to 2008, Georgia Power on average added 45,000 customers per year.

“You felt that, the boom was happening; you had houses built all over the place, commercial were going gang-busters, you had strip malls and different activities in the state,” he said.

In 2009, after the great recession started, the company only added 4,000 new custom-ers.

In 2010, there were 7,500 customers added and in 2011, for the first time in the com-pany’s history, there were customers lost.

“Jobs were not being cre-ated and households were being consolidated and people moved back home,” Bowers said. “We saw the children that were out come home and make a consolidation.”

In 2012, the company be-gan to see an uptick by adding 16,000 customers. In 2013, it had 21,000 new customers.

“There’s a momentum through the marketplace,” Bowers said. “We are seeing signs that the economy is mov-ing.”

But Bowers said there’s still work to be done to affect un-

employment in the state, which hovers around 7 percent.

“We have a marketplace, entrepreneurs starting to take off. We are seeing a new op-portunity for our kids,” Bowers said. Bowers was named Geor-gia Power president and CEO in December 2010. Georgia Power is the largest subsidiary of Southern Company. Prior to his current position, he was chief financial officer of South-ern Company

Bowers also serves on the boards of Nuclear Electric Insurance Ltd., the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, AFLAC and the Georgia Historical Society. He is chairman of the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, past chair of the Georgia Partnership for Excel-

lence in Education and vice chair of the Georgia Depart-ment of Economic Develop-ment.ENERGY

When it comes to energy, Bowers said, it’s critical to project 20 years to 30 years into the future.

“We have to have afford-able, reliable, dependable, sus-tainable energy,” Bowers said.

Decisions made now, along with the Public Safety Commis-sion, will affect prices. Energy consists of more than just electricity – it’s also coal, gas, hydro, solar, oil and nuclear.

While coal plants, which used to produce 70 percent of the energy in the state and now produce 30 percent, have been closed around the state

because of more stringent envi-ronmental compliance stan-dards, Bowers said the state has moved to a gas-dominant utility.

About 50 percent of the energy produced in the state is coming from gas, he said.

Renewable energy such as solar serve more as a supple-mental source, Bowers said.

Two additional nuclear units are being constructed at the company’s Plant Vogtle, located south of Augusta. The company expects to complete the plants by 2018.

“It produces energy at 1 cent per kilowatt hour for the next 60 years,” Bowers said. “In America, there are four nu-clear plants being built – two in Georgia and two in South Carolina.”

Worldwide, there are 65 nuclear plants being construct-ed – with China building 29 nuclear plants, 10 in Russia, seven in India, four in South Korea and four in Turkey.EDUCATION

Bowers called on Rotar-ians to set higher standards for education. While some who work for Georgia Power can make about $25 to $30 an hour, about 50 percent of applicants can’t pass a basic employment test.

“We should be ashamed at the state; we’ve got to be engaged,” Bowers said. “We’ve got to be advocates and set the standards.

“We as business leaders, me in particular, I want to make sure that every school in the state understands what we are looking for and hold them accountable for the output of the product.”

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Georgia Power’s President and CEO Paul Bowers speaks at the Lanier-Forsyth Rotary Club on Tuesday, Jan. 28.

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Piece of Cake in Roswellhas new manager ROSWELL, Ga. — Lynn Holdridge-Bechtel has been named manager of the Roswell location of Piece of Cake.

Holdridge-Bechtel is the former owner and creator of Mittie’s Tea Room.

Since 1985, Piece of Cake, which is head-quartered in Decatur, has been baking gour-met cakes and deliver-ing them to customers’ doors. In addition to cakes, the bakery sells cookies, cupcakes and spe-cialty foods. The Roswell location is 10971 Crabap-ple Road, Suite 1300. Call 770-643-4999 or visit www.pieceofcakeinc.com for more information.

HOSPITALITY »

The Holiday Inn Expressis now The Comfort Inn

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The Comfort Inn changed flags from Holiday Inn Express in October 2013.

With the new brand comes many renovations including new carpet, vanities, headboards, closet doors, lighting, sofa sleepers, refinishing all furni-ture and new linens.

The fitness center also received a new elliptical and weights.

Glynna Barrett, the hotel’s general manager, has worked in both full-service and limited-service hotels for the past 10 years.

“I feel strongly that our recent renovations com-bined with our outstanding and friendly staff will assure that our guests have a memorable experi-ence at an affordable rate,” said Barrett.

Janet Rodgers, president and chief executive of-ficer of the Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bu-reau, said, “We are always excited when one of our hotels receives new renovations. Renovations make the hotel become new again, which enhances the guest’s experience and contributes to them telling others to stay in Alpharetta when visiting our area.”

Dellisart honored by Hotel ManagementROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell-based Dellisart was honored with a recognition by Hotel Management in its selection of “Top Third-Party Management Companies.”

A Dellisart spokesperson said they were proud to be included in this recognition.

Dellisart is an owner, acquirer, manager and developer of hotels.

For more information, call 770-558-4300, or visit www.dellisart.com.

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Medallion Inspections named Best of 2013 on KudzuCUMMING, Ga. — Medallion Inspections was named a Best of 2013 winner for Atlanta-area home inspectors on Kudzu.com, a local business informa-tion and consumer reviews website.

Winners were determined by votes from the Kudzu community in the metro Atlanta area.

Medallion Inspections, owned by Jim Radcliffe and Joe Bettez, has been providing home inspec-tion, radon monitoring and mold testing services since 2004.

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INDUSTRIAL »

Kloeckner Metals announces Michael Hoffman’s resignation

ROSWELL, Ga. — The vice chair-man for Kloeckner USA Holdings has resigned.

Michael Hoffman, vice chair-man for Kloeckner USA Hold-ings, resigned at the end of 2013, Kloeckner Metals, a Roswell-based metal distributor, announced.

Hoffman was appointed as vice chairman after the sale and subse-quent merger of Macsteel Service Centers USA and Namasco Corpo-ration in 2011. He is deputy chairman and a board member of both the Macsteel Global Group and Macsteel Holdings. He is winding down his term as chairman of the Metals Service Center Institute (MSCI) and still sits on the editorial boards of Mod-ern Metals magazine and Forward magazine.

For more information, visit http://www.kloeck-nermetals.com.

Pearce to lead Tencarva MachineryALPHARETTA, Ga. — Edwin W. Pearce III has been elected president of Tencarva Machinery Company by its board of directors.

Pearce fills the vacancy created by the retire-ment of Rod Lee at the end of 2013.

Lee served 16 years in the position.

Tencarva, a Greensboro, N.C.-based company, has an Alpharetta branch office of its GPM Division, located at 1370 Union Hill Indus-trial Court, Suite G, Alpharetta.

“I am honored that the board of directors of Tencarva Machin-ery Company has chosen me to be the company’s fourth president,” Pearce said in a press release.

“Our founders and past leaders have built a wonderful company, and I am very mindful of that. We have tremendous, dedicated employees; we represent the top manu-facturers of engineered products; and we have a diversified and thriving customer base – all of which bode well for our future.”

Pearce began his career with Tencarva Machin-ery in 1992 and has served as secretary/treasurer since 2000. He is a member of the American Insti-tute of CPAs (AICPA) and the North Carolina As-sociation of Certified Public Accountants (NCACPA), which are professional accounting organizations.

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Eat Here Brands founding partners from left: Bill Latham, Ned Lidvall, Al Roberts and Mike Stack.

Eat Here Brands raises $12M in capitalROSWELL, Ga. — Eat Here Brands, which has of-fices in Roswell and Jackson, Miss., announced the completion of a capital raise of $12.25 million in private equity.

The financing will support the restaurant group’s plans for the expansion of three restaurant brands — Babalu Tacos and Tapas, Table 100 Res-taurant and Bar and Five Guys Burgers and Fries. Eat Here Brands has entered into lease agreements for Babalu Tacos and Tapas restaurants in Mem-phis, Tenn., and Birmingham, Ala.

The company is also planning new Five Guys Burgers and Fries restaurants in North and Central Mississippi in 2014. Eat Here Brands is searching for additional locations throughout the Southeast for both Babalu restaurants and Table 100 Restau-rant and Bar.

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The first phase in buying is that a potential customer must be aware that your business offers specific products or services. If no one knows what you do, and what products or services you offer, you’re probably not going to attract them to become a customer. Advertising, marketing, social media and word-of-mouth can help build awareness.

The next phase is generating inter-est on the part of a potential buyer. To generate interest, your product or service has to appeal to the buyer in a way that they will want to learn more, see more and even try your product or service. Generating interest requires that you demonstrate the value your product or service can provide. No one

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Condo and townhomesales remain solid

Condominiums and townhomes, what we refer to in real estate as residential attached, remain in high demand and are often a great option for many types of buyers.

For instance, they are a perfect op-tion for young professionals or single buyers who don’t want the outside maintenance and lawn care.

A townhome may be the most af-fordable way to get into a particular school district.

Townhome and condo communities run the gambit, from small entry-level units with open parking to larger prop-erties with one- or two-car garages, gated communities and luxury three-level homes.

Last year, there were 913 units sold in North Fulton, an increase of 25 percent, and 287 were sold in Forsyth County.

The demand and number of sales has led to very low inventory in our area. Based on what is currently on the market, there are only 1.8 months of inventory for North Fulton and 2.5 months of inventory in Forsyth

County.The low inventory has a large and

direct impact on prices. So it is no sur-prise that comparing year-over-year sales for December, we have experi-enced a huge increase in the average sales price in our area.

In North Fulton, the average sales price was $205,183, which represents a 34 percent increase. In Forsyth County, the average sales price for December was $196,897, which was a jump of 28 percent over the previous year.

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Business: Rick Case Hyundai of RoswellOwners: Rita and Rick CaseWhat: Rick Case Automotive Group attributes its growth to not just sell-ing vehicles and products but to a commitment to customers. All Rick Case dealerships feature customer lounges with wi-fi and personalized

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LOCAL LIVE MUSIC » LSO VALENTINE’S DAY CONCERTThe Ludwig Symphony Orchestra presents “A Romantic Valentine’s Day” gala at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center. The evening’s performance features internationally renowned tenor saxophonist James Houlik from Chicago performing the Atlanta premiere of Russell Peck’s “Upward Stream” saxophone concerto. Mexican guest conductor Jose Luis Hernandez Estrada will conduct Tchaikovsky’s romantic “Romeo and Juliet” Overture-Fantasy and Atlanta Opera soprano Megan Mashburn will interpret two arias of Donizetti. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 8. 950 Forrest Street, Roswell. Please call 770-623-8623 or visit ludwigsymphony.org.

GRAMMY AWARD WINNING GUITARIST ED GERHARDTHE SIX STRING SOCIAL Club presents Grammy Award-winning guitarist Ed Gerhard. Performing on 6-string, 12-string, slide guitar or Acoustic Hawaiian Lap Steel, Gerhard captivates his audiences with virtuosity, generosity and sly humor. 7 and 9 p.m. Feb. 8. Ragamuffin Music Hall, 585 South Atlanta Street, Roswell. Please call 770-365-7738 or visit sixstringsocialclub.com.

ART » FRAGILE- THE DELICATE BALANCE BETWEEN WOMEN AND THE WORLDThis exhibition at the Simmons Visual Arts Center, Presidents Gallery,

explores various issues of special relevance to women in modern society. Through two- and three- dimensional works, Brenau University alumnae Heather Hanline, Karina Taylor, Jennifer Prince and Veronica Martin explore themes of body image, change and fear. Their art is inspired by the dichotomy of the perceived fragility of women and their incredible strength and resilience. The opening reception is February 6th 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Art events are free and open to the public. For information call 770.534.6263 or email amurphy2@brenau.edu.

HATS OFF TO DR. SEUSSAnn Jackson Gallery, one of Atlanta’s premier fine art galleries, is honored to present Hats Off to Dr. Seuss. In celebration of the 75th anniversary of Dr. Seuss’s second book, “The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins,” Dr. Seuss’s never-before-seen hat collection will be exhibited at the gallery. An opening night reception with the curator of the exhibition will take place on Saturday, Feb. 1, from 5 to 9 p.m. The show runs 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Feb. 2 through Feb. 16. 932 Canton St., Roswell. Please call 770-993-4783 or visit annjacksongallery.com.

NORTH FULTON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ART SHOWThe Roswell Art Commission is sponsoring this year’s North Fulton High School Art Show with the Roswell Fine Arts Alliance and the Roswell Visual Arts Center located in Roswell Park. A total of $2,000 will be awarded to further a student’s art studies, and community businesses will give additional donations at a reception. 6 to 9 p.m. through Feb. 6. 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell. Please call 770-594-6122.

THEATER »BIG APPLE CIRCUSCatch the high spirits and pulse-racing thrills of the world’s greatest circus artists in one ring under the Big Top, where no seat is more than 50 feet from the ringside. Watch rowdy pups

perform amazing tricks, double trapeze artists soar high above and teeter-board acrobats fly through the air. Also: a bashful clown, a cavalcade of magnificent steeds and a couple of amazing wire-walkers. 7 to 11 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Feb. 17. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. Please call 678-297-0102 or visit vzwamp.com.

‘THE BOOK OF MORMON’ The nine-time Tony-winning show, including best musical, is coming to the Fox Theatre. Written by Matt Stone and Trey Parker, the creators of the television show “South Park,” “The Book of Mormon” is a humorous story of two Mormon missionaries who travel to war-torn Uganda to share their scriptures, but have trouble connecting with the problems that the Ugandan people face. Show times vary. Through Feb. 9. 660 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta. Please visit foxtheatre.org.

AUDITIONS FOR ‘SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN’Dahlonega’s Historic Holly Theater will hold auditions for their upcoming show “Smoke on the Mountain.” The play is a gospel and bluegrass musical adventure, following the tale of the Sanders family. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Feb. 15, and 1 to 4 p.m. Feb. 16. Lumpkin County Parks and Recreation Building, 365 Riley Road, Dahlonega. Please call 404-435-9513 for more casting information. 

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RUMC JOB NETWORKINGRoswell United Methodist Church will host the RUMC Job networking meeting February 10, 2014 from 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM. The event includes workshops and a keynote speaker. This program is open to all who want to attend. For the full agenda visit rumc.com/job-networking-learn.

‘BUILT TO AMAZE’Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey present “Built to Amaze,” an extraordinarily engineered circus experience where children of all ages can find out what it takes to build “The Greatest Show On Earth.” Unique in its design and awe-inspiring in its construction, more

than 110 of the world’s best performers, both human and animal, have been assembled to help build a super circus and showcase never-before-seen heart-pounding performances. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Feb. 5 through Feb. 9 at the Arena at Gwinnett Center and Feb. 12 through Feb. 17 at the Philips Arena. The Arena at Gwinnett Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. Please call 770-813-7500 or visit ringling.com.

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WHERE THERE’S A WILL, THERE’S A WAY 5KTHE WILL TO LIVE Foundation’s fourth annual 5K run will start at River Trail Middle School and will support the Will to Live Foundation, a group dedicated to educating on and preventing teen suicide. Sign up in advance for $20, or register for $25 on the day of the race. 9 a.m. Feb. 8. 10795 Rogers Circle, Johns Creek. Please visit will-to-live.org.

5K FOR THE LANIER TECHNICAL COLLEGE FOUNDATIONLanier Technical College has partnered with King’s Hawaiian to present its first 5K to benefit the Lanier Technical College Foundation. The event will be held on the Oakwood campus. There will be a 1-mile fun run preceding the 5K. All proceeds from this race will go toward the Lanier Technical College General Scholarship Foundation. 8:30 a.m. Feb. 15. 2900 Landrum Education Parkway, Oakwood. Please call 770-531-6396 or visit laniertech.edu.

RYAN PIERONICalendar Editorryan@northfulton.com

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SOUTHEASTERN PASTEL SOCIETY EXHIBITIONPastel Renaissance is a juried event that features more than 50 pastel paintings by members of the Southeastern Pastel Society. Every Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 25 – March 7. Johns Creek Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Building 700, Johns Creek. Please call 770-623-8448 or visit johnscreekarts.org.

‘ONCE ON THIS ISLAND JR.’The Off Broadway Kids Musical Theatre Troupe proudly presents “Once on This Island,” 7:30 to 9 p.m. Jan. 31 through Feb. 9, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Off Broadway Dance Theatre, 12315 Crabapple Road, Suite 122, Alpharetta. Please call 770-664-2410 or visit offbroadwaydance.com.

MYSTERIES AND SECRETS OF ROSWELL MILLThe Roswell Historical Society will host Cathy Hodge, who will present Mysteries and Secrets of the Roswell Mill. Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. Historic Gardens of Great Oaks, 786 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell. Please visit roswellhistoricalsociety.org.

CHATTAHOOCHEE CHALLENGE 10KThis official qualifier for the 2014 Peachtree Road Race is along the Chattahoochee River. Registration is $28 in advance or $35 on race day for the 10K, and $15 for the fun run. 8 a.m. Feb. 8 at 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. Please call 770-992-2055 or visit chattnaturecenter.org.

‘I LOVE NATURE’ AT THE CNCThe Chattahoochee Nature Center will be showing Mother Nature some love during this fun-filled family event. Find out how great it feels to make rhythm with the people that you love. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 15 at 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. Please call 770-992-2055 or visit chattnaturecenter.org.

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The reasons include a desire to have their own residence (73 percent), establishing a household (43 percent), and financial security (36 percent). In addition, the majority of veterans (88 percent) said that owning a home makes them feel safer.

While one roadblock that veterans face in the pursuit of homeownership is securing steady employment, they display a generally positive attitude in regard to potential employers and posi-tions.

• More than two-thirds believe that employers appreciate their unique skills learned in the military, while the same 67 percent believe employers are eager to hire veterans.

• It’s important to note, however, that nearly half agree that their skill set does not match the requirements for many available positions.

• Only one in five considered open-ing their own business when they returned home from the military.

All totaled, finding a suitable home and employment and assimilating back into civilian life are challenges many veterans and their families face. Fortu-nately, services for veterans, including employment, mental health programs, housing and other special care services, are available.

For example, Easter Seals provides direct services to the new and unmet needs of tens of thousands of service members returning from Iraq and Afghanistan, and “Recruiting America’s Heroes,” offered by Century 21 Real Estate LLC, the franchisor of the world’s largest residential real estate sales or-ganization, provides returning veterans who are interested in becoming real estate agents with specific benefits to make a smooth transition.

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Below are proven suggestions to help sell your home quickly and net maximum return. 1. New paint, siding and trim will bring a huge return on investment. 

Your home may only need a fresh coat of exterior paint, but if your siding and trim is worn or rotted, best to replace and repaint it before going on the market.2. Paint or stain the front door and make sure the hardware is shiny and new.  While the buyers are standing at the front door waiting to enter, they are forming their first impressions. It doesn’t cost much to replace door hardware and it will make a favorable impression.3. If your outdoor light fixtures are aged and worn, it is very easy and inexpensive to replace them.  Lowe’s and Home Depot have a great selection of up to date outdoor lighting and your local electrician can install them easily.  

Clean or replace any outdoor ceiling fans that have collected years of dirt and rust.4. Clean any dirty spots around the front door and front porch removing cob webs.5. Create symmetry and balance between the home and the landscaping.  Trim shrubs to an at-tractive height so the house is the focal point.  Limb up large trees to add vision and light.6. Remove or replace any dead shrubbery.7. Kill weeds in the driveway and sidewalks.8. Mail box makeover!  Paint the post and/or add a new mail box.  Adding planted flowers around the post is always welcoming…if the deer or bunnies don’t eat them.9. Fresh pine straw or mulch in the landscape and flower beds adds an instant lift and helps showcase

the curb appeal.10. Paint or stain any outdoor fencing and gates.

Concentrating on these curb appeal items will provide a high impact first impression for potential

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So yes, we are Georgia. We are not experts in how

to deal with snow. Get over it America. We are, however, experts in helping each other out.

I’m sure we all agree that if school was called off for Tues-day, we could have avoided most of what happened last week.

After the national criticism the Georgia school systems received in the last few years for closing schools because it was too cold or for the very threat of a couple inches of snow, our school systems were

probably a bit gun shy about calling off school. I don’t think they’ll have that problem going forward.

By sheer coincidence, the Greater North Fulton Cham-ber of Commerce scheduled Georgia Department of Trans-portation Commissioner Keith Golden to speak at its Eggs and Enterprise Breakfast last Tuesday morning.

During his speech, he said their biggest concern was that this storm kept moving and they did not have a clear indication of exactly where it was going to hit. I felt for him on Wednesday as I watched Golden, Gov. Nathan Deal and Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed get hammered by reporters on CNN.

The bottom line is this: the last time this happened was 31 years ago. I don’t think anyone would vote to spend the $1 billion it would take to outfit the entire metro area with enough sand spreaders and snow plows to properly prepare and clean up all the streets. So, we are Georgia; we don’t do snow. I’m not expecting us to be experts in events that hap-pen once every 31 years. That said, local school boards have my permission to risk being over-cautious the next time we have snow in the forecast for

the middle of the day. There were hard-to-hear

stories like babies being born on I-285, and my wife Brenda spending five hours driving from her school in Alpharetta to my sons’ schools in Roswell, followed by another six hours back to our house. I drove for an hour and spent the evening with my boss’s family. Others had it much worse.

But there were great stories too. The principal and some teachers stayed all night with students at Cogburn Woods El-ementary – and other schools – until every last student was safe at home. Bus drivers spent hours navigating the ice AND managing a bus-load of impatient students.

My friend Beau Miller spent two days in his 4-wheel drive sport utility vehicle finding people to drive home – and he found them all over. He walked into the East Roswell Home Depot and found a large group of stranded people and got to say, “Hey, anybody need a ride?”

I’m ignoring CNN, Matt Lauer and Al Roker.

Yes, things got harried, but we pulled together and helped each other out.

I’ve heard of Boston Strong – I guess we are Atlanta Tough. Nice work gang!

Thanks anyway Al Roker

Snowbound: You get what you pay forI awoke Thursday morning

and turned on the morning network news. Never has the term “if you’ve seen one, you’ve seen them all” been more a propos than the morning news. Isn’t it uncanny how all the networks lead with exactly the same story?

I wasn’t really surprised that Atlanta led all the net-works. The polar vortex has been video fodder for a month now. How many ways can you watch people walking down wind-swept concrete canyons in Chicago, Manhattan or Omaha (Omaha is really hot now, but mostly just on ESPN) interrupted intermittently by real canyons burning in South-ern California?

So why wouldn’t the net-works latch onto a snowstorm

in Atlanta? Man, that’s really different.

Of course the hook is, they only had TWO inches of snow and the whole metro area was paralyzed.

It makes for a good “gotcha Atlanta,” but it does not really look at the real story.

The real story is we are a network of relatively small cities surrounding a huge daytime populated work place, a.k.a. Atlanta. When everyone

jumps up at 1:25 p.m. and heads for the suburbs in the middle of a snowstorm, we shouldn’t be surprised it took eight hours to decide to aban-don the car by the side of the road and walk home.

So why do we have to relearn how to deal with ice, snow and slush all over again when we get ice, snow and slush? Maybe it is because we only have to do that twice a decade. We could ramp up our fleet of sand trucks, stockpile 100 tons of sand and mobilize a small army of workers to spread it all over Ga. 400 when the first flake falls.

But we don’t do that be-cause we would rather spend the majority of our tax dollars on stuff we actually use.

I don’t know that North Fulton could avoid gridlock in

its cities if Atlanta suddenly vomited the entire commuter population onto Ga. 400 and Highway 9 on the Fourth of July.

Could we do better when it snows? Certainly. But the governor and the Legislature know the electorate has a short memory. So we don’t spend the dollars to have the equipment and the manpower to spring into action when a snowstorm does come along.

Now, the metro school sys-tems are all taking the hits for not closing the schools. I am not going to defend them. Yes, they get lambasted for closing the schools at the threat of bad weather, and then it doesn’t snow. Well, it is better to be chastised for doing something than for doing nothing.

Kids on school buses on

icy back roads are not a good thing. Neither is having hun-dreds of students stranded in schools.

The networks pointing a finger at Atlanta for not being prepared for ice and snow is like ridiculing American Samoa for not fielding an Olympic hockey team. We are never go-ing to be good at dealing with winter.

But then, that is why so many people from Chicago, Manhattan and Omaha come here to live. You would have to look hard to find someone from Hahira, Ga., or Two Egg, Fla., retiring in the other direction.

When we talk about bad snowstorms, we say the Snow Jam 1982 or the Big Freeze of 1993. When they talk about their last bad storm, Yankees are talking about last week.

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In light of the recent snow-related events, several things were made clear. First, as bad as we often joke about Atlanta traffic, it could be much worse. Second, it only takes a little to create a catastrophe. We often forget about the human element in stressful events. Sure, only two inches of snow fell last week. But that, com-bined with the entire metro area taking to the roads all at once, creates problems no one foresaw.

I covered a story a few years ago about disaster pre-paredness. A group of people hosted a conference on ways to stay safe in case of emergency.

Sure, there were those who were arming themselves – figu-ratively and literally – against politicians taking their rights, but for most people, they wanted to know more basic skills. What food do you need? How much water? Where are the best places to find shelter?

If this past week taught us

anything, it’s to be prepared. Whether you are stuck in your car for five, 10 or more hours, out of fuel in a bitterly cold environment or stuck at home without food (as I was), you need a plan.

I’m sure all those people who ended up walking miles home through the snow at night wished they had kept a thick coat or boots in their trunk, or an extra supply of gas. Those stuck at home with the local supermarkets closed wished they had stored up some extra food. Thankfully, I haven’t heard of anyone losing electricity or water; otherwise those add whole new problems

to deal with. There are plenty of bogus

and otherwise laughable shows and websites out there of peo-ple preparing for nuclear win-ter, or zombie hordes, but what we should not laugh about is the very-real and all-too-likely emergencies that may face us any season. Be it hurricanes, flooding, loss of power or snow (even in the Deep South), an emergency is just that; no one expects it, but that doesn’t mean you can’t prepare.

Disaster preparedness begins at home

•Water – one gallon per person, per day (three-day supply for evacuation, two-week supply for home)

•Food – non-perishable, easy-to-prepare items (three-day supply for evacuation, two-week supply for home)

•Flashlight•Battery-powered or hand-crank radio

(NOAA weather radio, if possible)•Extra batteries•First aid kit •Medications (seven-day supply) and

medical items

•Multi-purpose tool•Sanitation and personal hygiene items•Copies of personal documents

(medication list and pertinent medical information, proof of address, deed/lease to home, passports, birth certificates, insurance policies)

•Cellphone with chargers•Family and emergency contact

information•Extra cash•Emergency blanket•Maps of the area

The Red Cross suggests these basic items as a minimum to be prepared for an emergency.

JONATHANCOPSEYRevue & News Editorjonathan@northfulton.com

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Clemson UniversityCLEMSON, S.C. – The following local residents have enrolled at Clemson University for the fall semester.Alpharetta:

Kaylyn Parks Bidwell, Joshua Connor Buhay, Madeline A. Butzer, Clayton Cash Cheek, Ashley C. Gentry, Melanie J. Magazine, Alexander William Marshall, Peter A. Mcninch, Justin Gregory Mihalik, William Alexander Moir, Brooke Kristen Snyder, Sydney Nicole Welch and Margaret A. Wharton.Cumming/Suwanee:

Emily A. Sparkman, Clare M. Kelley and Sloan Kathryn Shanahan.Johns Creek/Duluth:

Cooper A. Burdick, James E. Cusick, Jacob T. Erickson, Megan I. Froats, Sourish T. Ray, Allison Nicole Tanzy and Taylor Marie Walton.Milton:

Erin E. Balmes, Charlotte Lane Colt, Michael J. Kucia and Charles Taylor Stickels.Roswell:

Emma L. Denk, Tanner J.

Hayes, Bridget O. Johnson, Zachary C. Robida, Taylor G. Sieling, James R Sloan and Tyler S. Zonsa.

Trevecca Nazarene Univ. NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Chauncey Arner, a junior commercial music major from Cumming, was named to the Trevecca Nazarene University spring 2013 Dean’s List. Persons on this list achieved a minimum 3.5 grade point average for the semester.

Butler UniversityINDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Jessica Williams of Suwanee recently danced in Butler Ballet’s 31st annual production of “The Nutcracker” in Clowes Memo-rial Hall of Butler University. Butler Ballet’s performance of Tchaikovsky’s classic featured 112 Butler dancers, plus 33 young dancers from the India-napolis community, and was accompanied by the Butler Symphony Orchestra.

Harding UniversitySEARCY, Ark. – Suwanee resi-dent Victoria Sams, a social work major at Harding Uni-versity, was inducted into the university’s Alpha Chi Honor

Society Nov. 17, 2013. The so-ciety recognizes the academic excellence of college students nationwide. To be selected for induction, students must be in the top 10 percent of their class. Alpha Chi encourages high standards and acknowl-edges the scholarship of these students.

Virginia Commonwealth UniversityRICHMOND, Va. – The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi an-nounced that Alexis Collins of Roswell was recently initiated into Phi Kappa Phi, the na-tion’s oldest and most selec-tive collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Collins is pursuing a degree in dance at Virginia Common-wealth University. Membership is by invitation and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 per-cent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors, having at least 72 semester hours, are eligible for membership.

Johnson and Wales UniversityPROVIDENCE, R.I. – Anna Federspiel of Milton, a fresh-

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man at Johnson and Wales University in Providence, earned Dean’s List honors for the fall 2013 semester. Feder-spiel is enrolled in the Hospi-tality College at JWU.

Universityof VirginiaCHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Fel-lowship Christian School grad-uate Emily Sonnett helped the University of Virginia women’s soccer team reach the NCAA Division I Championship Col-lege Cup Tournament for the first time since 1991.

The sophomore defender was also among four Virginia players named to the First Team of the All-Southeast squad by the National Soccer Coaches Association of Amer-

ica (NSCAA). Sonnett, who graduated from FCS in Roswell in 2012, ranked eighth on the Lady Cavaliers with nine points (two goals, five assists).

Universityof AlabamaTUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alexis Lanning, a telecommunica-tions and film major from Johns Creek, was named to the fall 2013 Dean’s List at the University of Alabama. Lan-ning was also inducted into the Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society. Eligibility for both is based on a grade point average of 3.5 or greater.

Georgia Southern UniversitySTATESBORO, Ga. – Chris-topher J. Davis of Milton received Dean’s List honors during the spring 2013 se-mester at Georgia Southern

University. Davis is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business administration and information systems. The 2011 graduate of Alpharetta High School plans to graduate from Georgia Southern in 2015.

Tennessee Wesleyan CollegeATHENS, Tenn. – Tennessee Wesleyan College has proudly accepted new students for enrollment for the upcoming academic year and welcomes Christopher Mokros of Ro-swell as a new TWC Bulldog.

Westminster SchoolSIMSBURY, Conn. – Lauren Boures of Johns Creek, a ju-nior at Westminster School in Simsbury, Conn., earned hon-ors for the fall 2013 academic term.

Ashland University ASHLAND, Ohio – Kelly Rodgers of Roswell received a master’s degree in American history and government from Ashland University at the win-ter commencement ceremony on Dec. 14.

Randolph-Macon Academy FRONT ROYAL, Va. – Kevin C. Slaton, a senior at Randolph-Macon Academy, has received the Coaches’ Award in varsity football for the 2013 fall sports

season. He was also named to the

Patriot Football Conference First Team for running back and defensive back. He is the son of Karen Slaton-Dixon of Suwanee.

Universityof HartfordWEST HARTFORD, Conn. – Sherry-Ann Nelson of Su-wanee graduated from the University of Hartford during fall commencement on Dec. 8, 2013, with a bachelor’s degree in nursing.

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Harriet Pinajian, 86, of Atlanta, passed away January 25, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Jackson Pruitt, 77, of Roswell, passed away January 26, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Madie Ree Robinson, 92, of Marietta, passed away January 22, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Shirley Mae Semler, 79, of Athens, passed away January 21, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Janet Simpson, 66, of Lilburn, passed away January 17, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Elizabeth Smith, 92, of Johns Creek, passed away January 19, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Hazel Ruth Sturdivant, 88, of Cumming, passed away January 21, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Deborah Darlene Tallant, 49, of Cumming, passed away January 25, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Angelina Wiggs Webb, 56, of Atlanta, passed away January 26, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Anna Worrall, 88, of Dahlonega, passed away January 24, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Shanze Zhang, 84, of Alpharetta, passed away January 25, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

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1030 - Estate SaleALPHARETTA

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1045 - Moving SaleJOHNS CREEK

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1055 - Yard SaleMILTON

2 families. TripleCrown Subdivision,14094 Seabiscuit.Saturday 2/8, 8am-12pm. Tools, pictures,holiday items, somefurniture; everythingmust go!

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Preschool TeachersBilingual a plus. 770-418-1588Production Assistant15-20 hrs/week, setyour own schedule.jobs@hoochsnuff.com

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Harrington Falls: 1585 Eversedge Drive6 bd • 6 ba • fi nished terrace levelmaster upstairsFMLS #5191004 • $749,000

NEW PRICE

Highland Manor: 1503 Dartmouth Road5 bd • 5.5 ba • fi nished terrace levelroom for pool • 3 car garageFMLS #5131675 • $669,000

Gladwyne: 125 Gladwyne Ridge Drive4 bd • 3 ba • 2 half ba • master up1.7 acres • complete kitchen renovationFMLS #5218776 • $539,000

SOLD

NEW LISTING

Spalding Hills: 7950 Spalding Hills5 bd • 5 ba • 1.5+ acrespebbletech pool • cul-de-sacFMLS #5219011 • $650,000

DUNWOODY

Lake Harbor Shores / Gainesville water frontage • survey availableFMLS #5078847 • $22,500

Stonegrove: 2025 Stonegrove Place 5 bd • 4.5 ba • master up • gated community in the heart of Roswell FMLS #5183211 • $795,000

LAKE LANIER LOT

SOLD

The Manor: 2925 Manor Bridge Drive6 bd • 7 ba • 2 half ba • master on mainsaline pool/spa • exercise fl oor, saunaFMLS #5115460 • $1.85M

THE MANOR

Pure Magic Farm: 13165 Birmingham Hwy 17+ acre equestrian estate • 17 stall barndressage arena • pool/spaFMLS #4281932 • $1.995M

17+ ACRE HORSE FARM

Providence Plantation: 285 Weatherwood Circle • 4 bd • 4.5 ba • fi nished terrace level • master on main • walk-out backyard FMLS #5174277 • $455,900

6019 Ben Parks Road / Murrayville 20+ acres • mountain viewspower / water / sewer available FMLS #5207786 • $306,000

SOLD

LAND IN HALL COUNTY

Big Canoe: 143 S. Sanderlin Mtn Drive3 bd • 3ba • master on main • swim/tennis/golf community FMLS #5206087 • $399,000

MOUNTAIN LIVINGLake Lanier: 3732 Pintail Circle7 bd • 5 ba • 1 half ba • pool • dock w/ slip • big water views • master on mainFMLS #5199278 • $2.399M

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