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Driver had ‘plenty’to drinkALPHARETTA, Ga. – An honest driver was booked for DUI Nov. 23 after get-ting into an accident caused by driving on the wrong side of the road.

According to police, a hit-and-run accident occurred on Old Milton Parkway. The suspect vehicle was seen traveling west in the eastbound lanes and hit another vehicle with extensive damage to it.

Police said the driver, Steven Mi-chael Hudock, 31, of Atlanta, smelled of alcohol when they spoke to him. When asked if he had anything to drink, he allegedly said “plenty.” He declined sobriety tests.

Hudock was arrested for DUI, hit

and run, following too closely and driv-ing on the wrong side of the road.

That ringing phoneisn’t yoursALPHARETTA, Ga. – Three young men were arrested Dec. 12 after breaking into a vehicle at a local restaurant.

Police say they were called at 7:10 p.m. to the Steak ‘n Shake at North Point Mall. The victim told police her unlocked vehicle was entered while she was inside the restaurant. Two cell phones were missing.

While on scene, witnesses said they saw three young men hiding in the bushes nearby. When found nearby by police, one of the suspects allegedly fled on foot but was caught. The three – who were between 15 and 18 years old – said they lived in Atlanta and were dropped in Alpharetta by a friend. Officers noticed several phones on the young men. When an officer called the victim’s phones, two of the phones in the boys’ possession began ringing.

None of the boys admitted to stealing the phones or said how they came to be in possession of them.

Two of the suspects were arrested for entering autos. The third was ar-rested for obstruction.

Cash, jewelrystolen from homeJOHNS CREEK, Ga. – A Park Lane Court family’s home was burgled Dec. 8, with thousands of dollars in jewelry stolen as well as a large amount of cash.

The victims told police they left their home about 2 p.m. and returned about 6 p.m. They found their back door win-dow smashed and the master bedroom ransacked.

Reported missing were an enve-lope containing $8,000, a men’s Rolex Oyster watch also valued at $8,000, a checkbook and several pieces of jewelry — a diamond ring, several gold rings and two necklaces — all valued at more than $13,000.

Road rage leads to drawn weaponJOHNS CREEK, Ga. – An Alpharetta man was arrested Dec. 8 after allegedly pointing a gun at another driver in a case of road rage.

Police report finding two trucks squaring off in the park-ing lot of the Home Depot store on State Bridge Road. The suspect, the driver of one truck, had the driver of the other held at gunpoint.

According to the suspect, the other driver had thrown something at his truck when they were driving on Peach-tree Industrial Boulevard in Duluth. Angered, the suspect

followed the driver to the Home Depot. The other driver said the suspect had been driving ag-

gressively and flashing his lights on the road. He pulled into the parking lot to escape the situation but was followed by the suspect, who then exited his truck and pulled a gun. There was cell phone footage of this.

The driver refused to answer if anything had been thrown.

The suspect, a 56-year-old Alpharetta resident, was charged with pointing a gun at another person.

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DUIS & DRUGSAll crime reports published by Appen Media Group are compiled from public records. Neither the law enforcement agencies nor Appen Media Group implies any guilt by publishing these names. None of the persons listed has been convicted of the alleged crimes.

DUI arrests ► Denise Michelle Lennon, 31, of

Snellville, was arrested Dec. 2 on State Bridge Road in Johns Creek for DUI, open container and following too close.

► Michael Andrew Burcham, 40,

of Canton, was arrested Dec. 4 on Birmingham Road in Milton for DUI and failure to maintain lane.

► Matthew Clark Hodges, 36, of Galleon Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested Dec. 5 on Bethany Bend in Milton for DUI and open container.

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As the weather becomes colder during this time of the year, ophthalmologists and optometrists everywhere see a rise in the number of patients who come in to their clinics for various symptoms of dry eye syndrome. These symptoms can vary from mild irritation or foreign body sensation and redness to intermittent blurry vision and eye fatigue. Regardless of the symptoms, it is important to be seen by an eyecare provider to deter-mine if there is an underlying cause for the dry eyes. In most cases, it is multifac-

torial and can be attributed to one of the following:

• Age: with increasing age, tear production slowly declines• Gender: women are susceptible due to hormonal changes during menopause• Medications: diuretics, anti-histamine pills, and anti-depressants can certainly reduce tear production• Medical conditions: Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus, Sjogren syndrome, diabetes, and thyroid disease are often linked to patients with dry eyes• Environment: dry climate (especially notable during the winter) can cause early evaporation of tears• Surgery: patients who have undergone LASIK or refractive surgery are more likely to develop dry eyes

Dry eye syndrome can be accurately diagnosed during an eye exami-nation that involves looking at the eyelids, cornea, and the eye’s tear fi lm. A specifi c dye, such as fl uorescein, may be used to evaluate the pattern of dryness on the surface of the eye.

Treatment is usually initiated with the use of lubricating drops called artifi cial tears. Many drug store and brand names exist, varying from a thin watery consistency to a thicker gel form, and work well for the majority of patients. Be wary of drops that simply “get the red out” – they are not intended to lubricate the eye’s surface. Ointments are also available and are especially helpful to hydrate the eye during the course of the night.

When these options are not enough, other treatments are employed. Preservative-free artifi cial tears are especially useful in patients who have long used artifi cial tears and are more prone to irritation from the preservatives. Restasis, or cyclosporine 0.05%, is a prescription medication that helps to reduce infl ammation on the eye’s surface and also improve tear production. Punctal plugs may be recommended to block the drainage of tears into the tear ducts of the upper and lower eyelids.

Lifestyle changes can also help patients with dry eye syndrome. Ome-ga-3 fatty acids, found in fi sh and fl axseed oil, improves the oily layer of the tear fi lm and leads to better lubrication of the ocular surface. Using a humidifi er at home and work can also help alleviate dry eye symptoms. People who spend most of their workdays on a computer should take breaks throughout the day.

Patients with the most severe symptoms may require more potent anti-infl ammatory medications or other treatment modalities. These patients should seek consultation and management with a dry eye specialist.

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4 | December 23, 2015 | Milton Herald | NorthFulton.com NEWS

By KATHLEEN STURGEONkathleen@appenmediagroup.com

MILTON, Ga. – In response to the nu-merous inquiries the city of Milton has received regarding the use of single-family homes as personal care homes, the Milton City County approved zoning to create a new use permit for alterna-tive housing.

This will be for seniors in AG-1 and single-family residential districts and will allow alternative housing for seniors.

The required districts are AG-1, R-1, R-2, R-2A, R-3, R-3A, CUP, T-2, T-3 and T-4. Kathleen Field, commu-nity development director, said the reason those districts were chosen was because that’s the same list used for group homes for children.

“We felt the precedent was there for that so we can modify this list,” Field said.

The standards include limiting the faculty for persons 55 years and older, the owner of the property may reside

on site and the home shall be approved and licensed by the state of Georgia or any agency through which it acts.

The number of residents was dis-cussed with Field saying it would not exceed eight because that’s how the jurisdictions around Milton function. However, the council decided to strike this, leaving the standard to read, “Shall be approved and licensed by the state of Georgia or any agency through which it acts.”

Field read a statement from the state that said the number of residents is dependent on several factors, and there must also be a bathroom for every four residents, a tub/shower for every eight, a living room and dining room must be provided, up to four residents are allowed in each bedroom based on size of the bedroom, and the home must also have a fire inspection.

Councilperson Karen Thurman brought up how there have been several news stories from another city about abuse taking place at these types of care homes due to the owners

running it like a business rather than as an alternative living arrangement for seniors. She asked what would be done to keep such a situation from occurring in Milton if the owner is not required to reside on the property.

That goes back to the state licensing authority, Field said. Councilperson Joe Longoria echoed that sentiment, saying the city doesn’t get involved in the management or oversight of that type of business as such work is the state’s responsibility.

Other standards include necessary staff may reside in a legal accessory building such as a guest house, struc-tures shall retain the outward appear-ance of a single-family home, off-street parking shall provide one parking space per two beds and one parking space per two employees including owner/opera-tor, no alterative senior housing facility shall be operated within 1,320 feet of any other alternative senior housing facility, and the home shall obtain an occupation tax certificate prior to oper-ation.

Council approves permit to allow personal care homes

VOTE KEY: Y = yes; N = no; A = abstain; R = recused; * = absent

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Consideration of an ordinance to amend Chapter 4, alcoholic beverages, to provide for sales of wine and/or beer by the package by licensed retail consumption dealers. Y Y Y Y * Y Y

Rezoning from T-5 to A (medium density) apartments for the existing 356-unit apart-ment development (North Park Apartments) Y R Y Y * Y Y

Zoning to amend the Signs, Article XVI of the zoning ordinance. Y Y Y Y * Y YWaiver of conflict regarding Jarrard & David LLP’s relationship with Pond & Company in relation to the representation of the city of Milton in connection with Pond & Company for provisions of a signal modification design for Ga. 9 at Bethany Bend

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Resolution of the Milton City Council consenting to the expansion of North Fulton Community Improvement District . Y Y Y Y * Y Y

City of Milton’s Strategic Plan 2016-2020 Y Y Y Y * Y Y

SUWANEE, Ga. – The Georgia SPCA wants to make the holidays fun for all with tips to keep your pets safe around food, decorations and plants that are abundant around the holidays and year round.

Major change in activity or sur-roundings is stressful to pets who like to smell and play with these new, potential hazards.

Keep holiday favorites away from pets - what is delicious for you could

be dangerous for them. Some of the ingredients in traditional holiday treats are the worst culprits.• Chocolate of any kind is toxic for

pets• The wrapping on candy or other

foods can cause choking or an in-testinal blockage.

• Nuts (almonds, walnuts, pistachios, and macadamia nuts) can be toxic, causing seizures or neurological signs.

• Fat, cooked or uncooked, canalso be toxic or fatal to pets.

• Cooked bones may seem like a nat-ural treat, but they can splinter and cause obstructions or lacerations in your pet’s stomach or intestines.

• Sugar-free snacks containing xylitol can also be toxic, especially to dogs.

• Other foods to avoid are onions, garlic, spices (especially nutmeg and sage) uncooked yeast dough, raisins, grapes, caffeine, raw foods (eggs, meat or fish) and any form of alcohol.

• Make sure your pet doesn’t have access to table scraps.

Keeping pets safe for the holidaysHoliday hazards for pets

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6 | December 23, 2015 | Milton Herald | NorthFulton.com OPINION

Mass Transit: Making the right decision for the right reasonMuch has been

written recently regarding the Johns Creek City Council’s nonbinding reso-lution to oppose a tax increase that supports the ex-pansion of MARTA into North Fulton County. Unfor-tunately, most of

the discussion leaped to the same old conclusion that heavy rail, which is a centuries-old transit solution, remains the right transit solution for our collec-tive future.

Anyone opposed to this thinking must be either backwards, elitist or simply out of touch with reality.

To be clear, the City Council and the residents of Johns Creek are in favor of mass transit. We can benefit just as much as any of our neighbors. How-ever, we firmly believe that the option be rooted in a well-thought-out solution that is in line with where the future of mass transit is heading, rather than where it has been.

The problem with rail in Atlanta is that we have many work centers that are spread out, and we do not have a rail system that connects them.

In other cities such as Chicago, New York, and Washington, D.C., the work centers are in a line or a rail system is in place that makes them more ac-cessible to commuters. According to a Brookings Institute study, only 3.6 per-cent of the jobs in the metro Atlanta are readily available by mass transit. Even if you have success moving commuters from the suburbs via heavy rail, they still can’t readily reach their respective

work centers. Extending rail north will not signifi-

cantly impact this problem.Our opposition to the added tax,

or SPLOST, stems from the fact that Johns Creek and unincorporated Ful-ton County has been paying a SPLOST for MARTA since its inception. Never in the history of our city has there been any direct service to the residents of Johns Creek.

I find it difficult to suggest that the $1.6 billion cost to extend rail further up Ga. 400, with the potential for neg-ligible impact on traffic congestion, is a worthwhile investment.

Every dollar that is taken away from roads projects is a dollar that is unreachable for us. We have no avail-ability for SPLOST dollars in North Fulton. Many other counties fund their major road construction projects with SPLOST money.

Also influencing our decision is the fact that the majority of the traffic in our city is not ours, and that will not change with a MARTA extension.

More than 53 percent of our traffic both originates and ends outside our borders. This trend will continue to grow as the population around us con-tinues to grow. Johns Creek will remain a pass-through community for those either looking to drive to a MARTA station or for those who choose to drive directly to work.

Regardless of whether heavy rail is extended, there remains a critical need for us to make the same road improve-ments that we currently have planned. I believe that improving our road networks will be beneficial to any final mass transit solution.

Johns Creek has a history of aggres-sively seeking out the latest technolo-gies and innovation to sustain our high quality of life: • We were the first city in Georgia to

implement the flashing yellow turn light; the first to partner with the world’s largest crowd-sourced traffic app WAZE;

• We are continually expanding and improving our Intelligent Transpor-tation System (ITS);

• We are expanding the use of round-abouts to improve safety;

• And we are exploring the ThrU-turn to improve traffic flow at key intersections.We are not afraid to challenge the

status quo and we are taking this same approach with mass transit.

Metro Atlanta is a prime candidate to implement the future of mass transit now:

Autonomous or driverless cars are here and will become mainstream;

Ridesharing will become more com-monplace;

And businesses such as Lyft, Uber and Megabus will grow in popularity among millennials and other demo-graphics.

Managed lanes, managed arterials, and high-occupancy toll lanes each contribute to reducing congestion and improving traffic flow.

Improving ITS in the metro Atlanta area and synchronizing traffic lights will aid in improving traffic flow on inte-rior roadways as well as for ingress and egress to highways and interstates.

Teleworking options should also be made more available to our workforce to help significantly reduce the number of commuters on the road each day.

There are many other transit op-tions and I think we need to have a conversation about the right way to deploy transit in metro Atlanta that can have the level of impact for which we all

strongly desire. Transit studies that are specific

to metro Atlanta such as the Georgia Public Policy Foundation’s http://www.georgiapolicy.org/issues/transporta-tion/, outline innovative recommenda-tions that should be considered.

We are watching many of these technologies and innovative approaches to mass transit take hold around the country. Many communities and the federal government are taking notice. We should not be afraid to have this conversation and use what is currently available to ensure that we are on the leading edge of the future of mass transit.

While some will focus on heavy rail as the best and/or only solution, tech-nology will continue to rapidly evolve as it always does. If we are not careful, we may wind up spending our tax invest-ment on the past rather than on the future.

MIKE BODKERJohns Creek Mayor

The problem with rail in Atlanta is that we have many work centers that are spread out, and we do not have a rail system that connects them … Extending rail north will not significantly impact this problem.

Johns Creek was the first city in Georgia to partner with the world’s largest crowd-scoured traffic app WAZE.

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Around the holiday season we tend to start getting into a traditional mindset of sorts. Traditions are pretty wonderful. They’re special memories, actions or items we pass down to each other and keep up because they just feel right.

Take wedding or baby showers, for example. Have you ever thought how cool it is that, as a society, we gather around our friends and family and give them items they will need to start new journeys in life? Usually the events are not because they asked but because we understand and want them to start off this new chapter in a positive way.

In a time when we often see sadness or hatred, these traditions live on and are little sparks of happiness to keep us going and feeling warmth from our loved ones.

Around the holidays, traditions especially come alive. My family has all kinds of Yuletide traditions includ-ing when we get our Christmas tree and what type of lights go on it, what food we eat and how we spend our time. These are decisions we just don’t think about because they are traditions and we’ve done the same things every year.

If something becomes outdated, of course, we change it and move on with the new. This year’s latest tradition is not having any ornaments on our tree due to two new furry — but crazy — faces in the house. It’s unusual because we’ve always had ornaments and that was just the way it was, but now things are a little different and that’s fine, too.

One tradition I’m happy to say hasn’t changed this year, however, in-volves a house near ours in Alpharetta. Growing up, I would have sworn Santa and Mrs. Claus lived in Alpharetta rather than the North Pole. As a child, I heard all about the jolly old guy coming down the chimney to deliver toys, and I even tracked him around the world on Christmas Eve. And while there was strong evidence to suggest he lives at

the North Pole, I came to believe one of his helpers must have set up shop right here in North Fulton.

If you drive along Kimball Bridge Road, you will notice a small house just before Kimball Bridge ends at Westside Parkway. It’s a cute ranch home built maybe in the 1960s. During most of the year, it’s easy to miss.

Except when it comes to the holi-days.

This magical neighbor decorates for big days including Christmas and Easter. I’ve driven past as she decorates her yard, and you might have, too. The house is hard to miss around the holi-days as the yard is packed full of lights, adornments and inflatable figures.

I fully believe this woman is one of Santa’s elves. Santa himself probably saw her house from the North Pole and decided to ask her to help spread Christmas cheer.

Every year around Christmastime, my family and I — together, separately, with or without friends — slow down as much as traffic allows to admire our wonderful neighborhood Christmas

house in awe. And every year this lady outdoes herself.

It has become a tradition in our 20-plus years of living in Alpharetta to keep an eye out for her trans-formations. When family or friends come to town, we make sure to drive past her house to show off our special Alpharetta tradition.

Regrettably, I’ve never met this woman or any of her fam-ily. We only admire from afar. But if she happens to be reading

this column, let me offer a few words of thanks.

Thank you, dear neighbor, for keep-ing one of my favorite, if not my most favorite, Christmas traditions alive year after year. For me, it’s not really Christ-mas until I see your house lit up and decorated.

You honestly are like the tree topper on the Christmas tree – the perfect addition to an already exciting season. This is one tradition I hope lives on for years to come. Maybe one day I can start my own tradition and bring my children to see your little piece of the North Pole just down the road in Al-pharetta. Thank you again, and Merry Christmas!

So the 18-wheeler pulled up in front of the office about 5 p.m. – the beginning of rush hour, espe-cially these days on Ga. 9 going north. The traffic was heavy and getting heavier. Inside the truck were three months’

worth of newspaper bags – about 1.2 million. 

A young driver, who happened to be African-American, gets out of the truck – floppy hat, white shirt, pleasant look on his face – and we talked for a few minutes about how in the heck he is going to back up that big truck into our parking lot with all this traffic. He is not too concerned, though.

“I mean, once I am blocking all four lanes, what are they going to do? Not stop?”

He had a point and, yes, I thought that is about the drill every three months. So I stood out on the road and signaled traffic to stop while he maneuvered the truck back and forth a few times and finally got into the parking lot and to the back where we proceeded to unload the bags.

He asked me what in the heck the boxes were and I explained that we publish newspapers and those were bags to deliver the papers.

He nodded his head but I could tell he didn’t really understand exactly what I did. 

“All those boxes?” he asked. I nodded my head and he thought a minute. “You must make a lot of money,” he said with a quizzical look in his eyes.

I smiled and then told him that newspapers used to be very profitable and that a lot of newspaper owners used to make a lot of money. Then I told him that the business is still an OK business but you just have to work three times harder than ever and, unfortunately, it is not as profit-able as it used to be.

“How long you been doing this business?” he asked.

I looked at him – he was barely as old as my youngest kid. “Since before you were born,” I replied. He looked like he didn’t believe me. 

“What year?” he asked.  I replied, “1990,” and he grinned.  “Yep, you were doing it two years

before I was born,” he said. Then it looked like he had an idea and said, “You got any advice for me? I want to

buy a truck this year and then buy another one next year and hire some-one to drive it and then buy another. I want to retire by the time I am 32 – in 10 years.”

I told him I would need to think about it and we unloaded the rest of the boxes. “So, I guess I do have a couple of ideas for you,” I told him after the last pallet was unloaded. “I’ll give you two things that no one ever gave me. The first one is that every-thing goes in cycles – work, weather, the economy, friends, good times, bad times, luck, love – you name it.

“So you may be just killing it,” I told him, “and buying one truck after another one, but you need to remem-ber that the days of great business never last and at some point you will hit a downturn.” His expression said he didn’t understand what I was talk-ing about. 

“You know, like in 2008 when the world banking system collapsed and the country came within an inch or two of going into a depression worse than 1929,” I told him. “I am sure that truck owners had a hard time finding cargo to transport for a while.”

His face registered exactly zero perception of the events of 2008 – nothing. I started to tell him that a whole group of people in this coun-try had forgotten that, too, but I thought better of it.

So I just told him that he needed to trust me on this one and that the second piece of advice I had for him was that, after he bought the third truck, he needed to stop buying any more trucks until he had saved enough money to pay all his busi-ness and personal bills for at least a year.

That is, he needed to have a re-serve to fall back on in the event his business hit a down cycle – one full year.

Finally, I saw the glimmer of perception in his eyes. We con-nected. I gave him a $30 tip and wished him luck then headed back to my office. 

About halfway there I stopped, turned around and walked back to him and asked him his name. 

“Anthony,” he said with surprise. I reached back into my pocket and handed him my business card. He had a curious look. 

“I want you to call me when you buy your third truck.”

The grin on his face was instant, then confidant. He didn’t have to say anything. I got a feeling I’ll get that call.

The 18-wheeler

KATHLEEN STURGEONReporterkathleen@appenmediagroup.com

RAY APPENPublisherray@appenmediagroup.com

Keeping it traditional

This year’s latest tradition is not having any ornaments on our tree due to two new furry — but crazy — faces in the house.

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MILTON, Ga. – When Jack Walsh began taking part in triathlons, it was to get in shape. Like many hobbies, it took over his life.

But triathlons have also changed his life in a way he never thought pos-sible. Now the Milton resident runs to help tackle child slavery.

It began when Walsh learned about Operation Underground Railroad, an organization made up of former SEALs, CIA officers and other law-enforcement personnel that conducts missions to rescue children from trafficking and slavery. That message struck a chord with Walsh, himself the father of two girls.

“I’ve got a huge soft spot for kids,” he said. “The real statistics on how per-vasive [child slavery] is and what kids endure on a daily basis is horrifying.”

Atlanta has the dubious reputation

of being a hub of human trafficking, especially child trafficking, due in large part to having an international airport.

Walsh wondered what he could do to help the cause of OUR. Then he twigged on the thought of joining his love of triathlons with the organization. So he started the Underground Race Team as a triathlon team that would help fund the efforts of OUR.

Members donate team “dues” to OUR rather than to the team, and the funds are used to help raise awareness of child slavery. The team’s unique uni-form, which they can wear at all events, was another way to raise awareness. Stark colors emblazoned with chains drive home the message of “Racing to Rescue Children.” Walsh said he hopes the uniform will spark a conversation among all who see it.

He already has members signed up from as far away as Los Angeles and Denver and said triathlon teams are a good way to spread the message.

“There are a lot of triathlete clubs and teams,” Walsh said. “They are local and have a social focus.

“Whether it’s kids from our neigh-borhood or from Uganda, it doesn’t

matter,” he said. “Kids should be innocent and loved, not kidnapped and abused. Everybody with kids can see how terrible this is and participate to

help.”To learn more about OUR, visit

them at OURrescue.org. For more about Walsh’s team, visit OURtri.org.

Triathlete tackles child trafficking‘Racing to rescue children’

The uniform worn by the Underground Race Team is designed to raise aware-ness of child trafficking.

Wienermobile, giant peanut visit MiltonMILTON, Ga. – Fans of hot dogs and peanuts were able to rekindle a little bit of their childhood Dec. 17 when the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile and the Planters Nutmobile rolled into town.

Parked out front of the Windward Wal-Mart, the two vehicles made a bright and showy display along with their bright and showy crews.

The five recent college grads who staff the two vehicles have made their way around the nation, touring with the vehicles and showing up in parades and park-ing lots just like Wal-Mart.

“Everybody loves it,” said Molle Klein, a “hotdogger” with the Wienermobile. “Everybody asks for a Wiener Whistle.”

Armed with a litany of hot dog-themed puns, Klein joined the “peanutters” in the Planters truck to hand out the iconic whistles and bags of peanuts to pass-ersby.

—Jonathan Copsey

JONATHAN COPSEY/STAFF

Both the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile and the Planters Nutmobile visited Milton Dec. 17.

JONATHAN COPSEY/STAFF

The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile and Planters Nutmobile crews are, from left, Julie Helgesen, of Los Angeles, Kayla Schmidt, of Milwaukee, Gil Maher, of Pitts-burgh, Molle Klein, of Madison, Wisconsin, and Jason Hoffman, of New York.

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“Hotdogger” Molle Klein shows off the interior of the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile.

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Alpharetta resident stars in ‘Coat of Many Colors’ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Dy-lan Michael Rowen, 13, of Alpharetta, recently co-stared as Den-ver Parton in the TV movie “Coat of Many Colors” which originally aired on NBC on Dec. 10 and will re-air Dec. 25 at 9 p.m.

Denver Parton is one of Dolly Parton’s older brothers who helped protect and look after her as they grew up in the great Smokey Mountains during the 1950’s in a loving family which was rich in love.

“What I like best about my character Denver is that although he would tease Dolly, and annoy her, he still loved her so much and always protected her,” Rowen said.

Rowen is an eighth-grade student at Taylor Road Middle School, where the staff — under Principal Ed Williamson’s direction — has been very supportive

and helped him keep up with his work. Rowen was on set shooting the movie in August and September in Covington and Conyers.

“These were the best five weeks of my life,” Rowen said. “We, the cast, all became such amazing friends during the filming of the movie.”  Rowen reunited with his fellow cast

members and Dolly Parton on Dec. 2, the premiere of the movie at the Egyp-tian Theater in Hollywood, Calif. Parton took the kids out for a special cast lunch earlier in the day to celebrate the movie’s release.

“Dolly Parton is the sweetest most amazing person in the entertainment industry,” Rowen said. “She is so gen-uine and honest, and I was so honored

to be a part of this project.” Rowen plans to continue developing his acting career.

“I love acting so much, I will keep doing this forever if given the opportu-nity” Rowen said.

In addition to acting, Rowen is a musician who plays the guitar, piano and drums. He likes to collect 1970s and 80s vinyl records and watch classic episodes of Saturday Night Live. He also loves waterskiing, sailing and wake boarding at Lake Lanier during the summer with friends and family.

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By JONATHAN COPSEYjonathan@appenmediagroup.com

ROSWELL, Ga. – Santa visited Roswell a little early this year, stopping by the North Fulton Senior Service Center Dec. 11.

The Roswell Woman’s Club holds the Christmas party every year, a tradition going back over two decades. Christmas carols, bingo, a holiday lunch and Santa Claus were in store for the seniors in attendance.

Along with his helpers, Madden Rivenbark, 8, and her little brother, Kirk, 4 1/2, Santa took a seat and invited all the seniors to sit on his lap and give him their wish lists for Christ-mas.

They each received a stocking filled with goodies.

“It’s always a fun event,” said Bon-nie Sammons, president of the Roswell Woman’s Club and a board member of Senior Services North Fulton.

Senior Services North Fulton helps local seniors with support, meals on

wheels and companionship. They aim to help meet the needs of the growing population of older adults who live in the northern part of Georgia’s most

populous county. “Seniors want to stay in their homes

and be independent,” said Sammons. “We have a huge need in this area.”

Seniors greet Santa, holidaysPart of Roswell Woman’s Club, NF Senior Services party

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Audrey Lovinger receives candy canes and a stuffed stocking from Santa and his little helpers.

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Little JoeAnn Smith tells Santa her Christmas wishes.

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ROSWELL, Ga. – When is a bench more than a bench? When it is made of thou-sands of recycled plastic bags, reducing waste.

The students of Atlanta Academy re-ceived just such a bench after winning a contest between nine North Fulton schools to see who could collect the most bags. Atlanta Academy students collected nearly one pound of bags per student to win the competition hosted by A Bag’s Life, a national organization dedicated to reducing, reusing and recycling plastic bags.

“This keeps a lot of bags out of landfills,” said Randy Ziffer, executive director of A Bag’s Life,

According to Ziffer, the volume of household waste in the U.S. generally increases 25 percent between Thanks-giving and New Year’s Day — by about a million extra tons — according to the Environmental Protection Agency.

Much of this is in the form of recyclable materials, such as wrapping and plastic

bags.For two months, students at the

nine area schools took part in Ziffer’s A Bag’s Life challenge, recycling a total of 1,600 pounds of bags and wraps.

On Dec. 8, Ziffer joined with Trevor Williams of Roswell Recycling Center and Keep Roswell Beautiful to present to winning Atlanta Academy students the plastic Trex bench, made from 10,000 recycled plastic bags.

Ziffer said it is important to teach children when they are young the im-portance of recycling so they continue when they are adults.

“Kids at this age are so eager to learn and are just becoming aware of the environment,” she said. “If we can teach them not to litter and to recycle whenever they can, it hopefully will be a lesson that they will keep with them always. And the end result will be to keep the bags and wraps out of the landfills. We hope our ‘Don’t Treat Me Like Trash’ saying will help them remember, too, so when these kids open their holiday gifts, they do a quick check with any plastic to see if it stretches. And if it does, they tell their parents to recycle it.

“When the kids go home and remind

their parents to recycle their bags, it’s a home run,” she said.

Williams instructed the students of Atlanta Academy on how best to sort through plastic bags, and which ones can be recycled.

Clean, stretchy bags can be recy-cled, she said. Black bags or those that tear cannot.

“There are a lot of bags that can be recycled, but some that can’t,” she said.

Ziffer said many major retailers – such as Publix, Kohl’s Wal-Mart and Target – will accept plastic bags to recycle.

Sponsors of the contest included The Georgia Recycling Coalition, Fulton County, Sandy Springs Recy-cling Center, City of Alpharetta, Trex Company and North Fulton Evergreen Schools. Keep Johns Creek Beautiful, Keep Roswell Beautiful and Keep North Fulton Beautiful, all nonprofit organi-zations dedicated to making their cities more beautiful through environmental projects, sponsored the competition as a way to teach students about littering.

For more about the A Bag’s Life contest, visit www.abagslife.com. For more about Keep Roswell Beautiful, go to keeproswellbeautiful.org.

Students learn importance of recyclingAtlanta Academy kids win contest

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Students from Atlanta Academy show their support for recycling plastic bags as part of A Bag’s Life campaign.

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JC Chamber ends year on high (caroling) noteBy HATCHER HURDhatcher@appenmediagroup.com

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Now in its ninth year, the Johns Creek Chamber of Com-merce has made a tradition of ending the year with a holiday luncheon made all the merrier with Christmas carols performed by members.

This year was no different. Nish Patel of Gwinnett Medical Center, the luncheon sponsor, agreed to cut his 20-minute speech short by 18 minutes so that the entertainment could begin.

Peg Titus-Hall opened the festivities with “We Need a Little Christmas,” and everyone quickly switched into holiday mode.

Melissa Furbish and Mark Salcedo added their voices to the festivities. Fur-bish gave the attentive audience a medley of carols and Salcedo added the ever-pop-ular “White Christmas.”

School of Rock’s Christina Simms and Nathan Frank showed they were in the Christmas spirit. Simms gave a moving rendition of “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” and Frank matched it with his “O Holy Night.”

The entire chamber joined in the finale with a choreographed “12 Days of Christ-mas.”

“We have done this for several years now,” said Chamber President John Bemont. “I think it helps get us into the Christmas season, and all the members seem to love it. Anyone who wants to come up and sing is more than welcome,” he said. “They just have to be a chamber member.”

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Age: 37Title/Company: Marketing strategist with WellStar Health System

Mandy Burton is an Atlanta native and Georgia Bulldog. She received her Bachelor of Arts in journalism from the University of Georgia in 2000, and after moving away to work in the music industry in Nashville, as well as the wedding and tourism industry in Char-leston, South Carolina, she returned to Georgia in 2009, specifically Cobb County. She currently serves as the marketing strategist of WellStar Health System’s Medical Group division, which is comprised of more than 160 outpa-

tient offices and over 800 physicians.

Her free time is spent traveling, an interest she got from her parents.

“My parents wanted us to see and do as much as we could and were great about taking us on interesting trips around the U.S. during my childhood,” she said.

She also enjoys dancing and cook-ing.

Volunteering is a large part of her life, with friends saying she is tireless in her efforts and causes. With the American Heart Association, the Ameri-can Cancer Society, the Strand Theatre and the Center for Family Resources and plenty more, her days are filled with charitable work.

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With just a week left in the year, I hope you’re planning some well-deserved time off and enjoying the holiday season! As a small-business owner, this is a time to celebrate your success and spend a lot more time with your family and

friends. The holiday season provides you with some free time to reflect on the prior year and recharge your batteries for the upcoming new year. However, a lot of small-business owners say that the holiday season is the most stressful time of year. How are you planning on staying stress free during the holiday season?

There are a few things you can do to minimize stress during the holiday season. First and foremost is delegat-ing someone in your small business to “be in charge.” This means that if problems arise or questions need an-

swers, that no one is going to call you. Second, stop checking your emails and disconnect from technology. All of your emails and voicemails will still be there when you go back to work. Third, schedule a few check-in calls with the person you delegated to run your business while you were gone.

Just because you own and run a small business doesn’t mean you can’t have a peaceful, enjoyable and stress-free holiday season. Plan ahead, stay disconnected, delegate responsibilities and enjoy your time off! Enjoying the holiday season should be a positive experience, but you need to be the one to make it happen. Happy holidays from Jones Simply Sales.

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Concerns aired about Forsyth impact feesBy KATHLEEN STURGEONkathleen@appenmediagroup.com

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The topic of impact fees was brought up again Dec. 17 at the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners meeting. A second public hearing was held for the commissioners and public to voice their concerns with the proposed amendments to the Forsyth County impact fee ordinance.

County Attorney Ken Jarrard said the county heard multiple concerns, both for and against, at a prior public hearing.

“One of the main topics we heard quite a bit of feedback about was the introduction of road impact

fees,” Jarrard said. “Based upon not only those comments but also upon some feedback we received from the county even before those com-ments, we have already gone back and looked, particularly at some of the assumptions with respect to the road impact fee calculations. I will tell you there have been subsequent meetings of senior staff to try and make sure our assumptions are both

as accurate and conservative as we believe the law requires.”

He said they have decided to reconvene the impact

fee advisory committee to look at the numbers again so everyone is comfortable and confident with the figures.

The plan is to continue to finalize the questions and, once Jarrard and the county are comfortable with the assumptions and have vetted them with their consultant, the impact fee advisory committee will reconvene in January.

The purpose of the impact fees is to “regulate the use and development of land so as to assure that new development bears a proportionate share of the cost of capital expenditures necessary to provide roads, parks, libraries and public safety improvements in the county.”

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MILTON, Ga. – This year has seen a lot of interest in development in Milton. According to city numbers of new build-ing permits, that interest is not entirely unfounded and may be part of a good trend for the city.

According to numbers provided by the city Community Development Department, which issues permits on new construction for both commercial and residential improvements – both for new buildings and renovations – this year has seen a large uptick in new residential permits.

There were 434 new homes permit-ted in 2015 as of November. December numbers are not available yet. This number is 100 new permits over last year and a significant jump over the average increase since 2012, which was about 20 each year over the prior. The number of permits in 2014 was 342.

The city lumps all new residential construction together - both single-fam-ily homes and townhomes.

Similarly, improvements to homes also increased over past years. This year there were just over 600 renova-tions, which can be everything from

new pools to extensions. These figures include anything that requires elec-tricity or plumbing, said Community Development Director Kathleen Field.

Last year saw 535 such permits is-sued, and 2012 and 2013 had 428 and 501, respectively.

New commercial building permits have remained largely flat. This in-cludes new buildings.

Despite this, commercial renova-tions are up significantly. In the past three years, such permits have num-bered in the low- to mid-100s. This year there are 301. These permits are used in cases such as businesses moving into existing buildings and renovating interiors.

Field said the uptick in residential permits is due to one reason.

“The economy is coming back,” she said. “We’ve always had some activity going on, even during the recession.”

Field said Milton is a popular place to live.

“It’s a function of demand,” she said. “People really want to live in Mil-ton because it has such a great quality of life.”

There is one trend that may come out in next year’s permit numbers – there may be less new activity. Field

said the city approved impact fees in early October. These fees, fairly com-mon in municipalities, add charges to new development to recover the cost to the city of maintaining the new develop-ment – such as police and fire coverage, or road maintenance.

So far in 2015, there does not seem to be any impact on development. There were 20 new-home permits issued in September, 35 in October and 40 in No-vember. However, there were only two new commercial permits issued since September.

Milton sees new development uptickNew residential, business construction up in 2015

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SPRUILL GALLERY HOLIDAY ARTISTS MARKETThe 22nd Annual Holiday Artists Market will feature unique and locally crafted gifts and décor. Through Dec. 23, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Spruill Gal-lery, 4681 Ashford Dun-woody Road, Dunwoody. Visit spruillarts.org for more info.

LANIER ISLANDS MAGICAL NIGHTS OF LIGHTS AND WINTER ADVENTUREDrive across the Lanier Islands Bridge and into a world of lights. Also, enjoy a new adventure this year with Winter Adventure, a snow-packed winter play land perfect for building a snowman, delightful tubing and thrilling sledding. Opens Nov. 27. Lanier Is-lands, 7000 Lanier Islands Parkway, Buford770-945-8787. Visit lanieri-slands.com for more info.

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

ONE-DAY BEEKEEPING COURSECourse covers all you need to know to get started in ur-ban beekeeping. This class-room course is followed up with access to several hands-on hive visits during the spring and summer months. Advanced regis-tration required. Saturday, Jan. 16, 7:45 a.m.-5 p.m. Atlanta Botanical Garden, Day Hall, 1345 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta GA 30309. Visit metroatlantabeekeep-ers.org for more info.

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WINTER BREAK ART CAMPWhat: Campers will experience a variety of artistic disciplines during each day of camp including drawing, paint-ing and mixed media. A professional artist guides campers through holi-day-themed visual arts projects ideal for holiday gifts, cards and decorations. Ages 6-10. When: Dec. 28-30 Where: Art & Beyond, 8560 Holcomb Bridge Road; Suite 102, Alpharetta More info: artandbeyondstudio.com

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

WILDLIFE FEEDING TIMEWhat: Join a naturalist for an in-depth look at one of Georgia’s resident ani-mals as they’re being fed. When: Tuesdays and Saturdays through Dec. 29 at 4 p.m.

Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, RoswellCost: Included with general admission and free to CNC membersMore info: chattnaturecenter.org

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

BARNES & NOBLE STORY TIMEWhat: Children’s story timeWhen: Generally Tuesdays, though some locations offer Saturdays, as wellWhere: Barnes & Noble (check website for location and hours)Cost: FreeMore info: barnesandnoble.com

BARNES & NOBLE STORY TIMEWhat: Children’s story timeWhen: Tuesdays and Saturdays, 11 a.m.Where: Barnes & Noble, 7660 North Point Parkway AlpharettaCost: FreeMore info: barnesandnoble.com

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER:

CENTER FOR PUPPETRY ARTS “PINOCCHIO!”What: The Center for Puppetry Arts presents an original one-man “tour de farce” combining found-object puppets, jokes galore, and plenty of audience participation to retell the classic story of a puppet’s journey to becoming a real, live boy.When: Dec. 29-Jan. 10Where: Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring St. NW, Atlanta More info: puppet.org

PET ADOPTIONS:

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

FULTON COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICESWhat: Pet adoptionsWhen: Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Where: Fulton County Animal Services, 860 Marietta Blvd NW, AtlantaMore info: 404-613-4958

OF INTEREST ELSEWHERE:

NATURE CONNECTS: ART WITH LEGO BRICKSWhat: Marvel at 14 larger-than-life installations built from nearly 400,000 Lego bricks, including a giant praying mantis, butterfly, hummingbird, flow-ers and more.When: Through Jan. 3, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.Where: Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive, GainesvilleMore info: atlantabg.org/visit/Gaines-ville

NORTH POLE LIMITED HOLIDAY TRAINWhat: Create special memories onboard the Tennessee Valley Railroad Muse-um’s iconic North Pole Limited, offering festive train rides on vintage railcars.When: Through Dec. 26Where: The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, 4119 Cromwell Road, Chatta-nooga, Tennessee.More info: tvrail.com

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Looking for something to do during your holi-day time off? If you enjoy trout fishing, you’ll definitely want to check out one of Georgia’s great delayed har-vest trout streams.

Delayed harvest is a program under which selected

sections of five Georgia streams are managed under a special set of regu-lations. DH waters, as they’re known, are too warm for trout in the summer-time. But from Nov. 1 through May 14 (the delayed-harvest season) those same waters become cool enough to support trout and are managed under artificials-only, catch-and-release regulations designed to provide good trout fishing through winter and early spring.

Portions of five Georgia waterways — Amicalola Creek, Chattahoochee River, Chattooga River, Toccoa River and Smith Creek — are designated as DH water. Among them, they offer something for every angler.

If there are young anglers or be-ginners in your group, Smith Creek in Unicoi State Park is a great bet. This small and kid-friendly stream is easy to explore, thanks to trails which fol-low the creek through the DH section. Fly fishers should try egg imitations (Y2K or Sucker Spawn), worm imi-tations (Shaky Worms or San Juan Worms), or minnow imitations such as the Hudson Streamer (yep, it’s named after yours truly) or a black or olive Woolly Bugger.

Spinning enthusiasts often do well here, too. Use a light spinning rod and some Roostertails, Mepps spinners, or even white plastic curly-tail grubs on lead-headed jigs. In fact, the spin-ning rod option can be a great way to introduce young anglers to the fun of fishing.

When fishing Smith Creek in Uni-coi State Park, be sure to stop by the

lodge office to sign in and pick up the daily Smith Creek fishing permit.

At the other end of the size spec-trum is the Chattahoochee River delayed harvest water in Atlanta. The Hooch DH, as it’s called, extends from the mouth of Sope Creek down to the U.S. 41 bridge.

A favorite access point is the Paces Mill Unit of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area off U.S. 41 just south of I-285. You’ll find addi-tional access at CRNRA’s Cochran Shoals Unit and at several other spots in between.

The Hooch DH is big water so be sure that you’re up to the challenge before taking to the river. Start with the same flies and lures suggested for Smith Creek, but don’t hesitate to try something else if everyone in the parking lot is telling you that they’re hitting such-and-such a fly or lure.

Lately, the Chattahoochee DH has been challenging to fish. Ongoing high water levels have made the river unfishable more often than not over the last few weeks, but here’s hoping that conditions will be better in late December.

By the way, there was a volun-teer-assisted “bucket brigade” trout stocking Dec. 22 at the Whitewater Unit of CRNRA. There are definitely fish in the river!

Steve Hud-son has writ-ten numerous books on fish-ing, hiking, the outdoors and more, including the just-pub-lished “Geor-gia Delayed Harvest Trout Guide.” It includes detailed pro-files and maps of all of Georgia’s DH streams. Check it out at www.chatta-hoocheemedia.com.

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

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

AURORA THEATRE’S HOLIDAY CAMPWhat: “Jingle Bell Rock” acting work-shop for elementary through high school students.When: Tuesday, Dec. 29, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Aurora Theatre, 128 E Pike St., LawrencevilleCost: $35, includes pizza lunchMore info: auroratheatre.com

CENTER FOR PUPPETRY ARTS“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”What: The Center for Puppetry Arts presents an adaptation of the 1964

stop-motion animated special.When: Through Dec. 27Where: Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring St. NW, Atlanta More info: puppet.org

ATLANTA BOTANICAL GARDEN “Garden Lights Holiday Nights”What: The annual electrical extrava-ganza features spectacular light dis-plays throughout the garden that con-tinue to make the exhibition a must-see holiday tradition.When: Through Jan. 9, 2016, 5-10 p.m.Where: Atlanta Botanical Gardens, 1345 Piedmont Ave. NE, AtlantaMore info: atlantabg.org

FERNBANK MUSEUM’S WINTER WONDERLANDWhat: Fernbank’s sixth annual Winter Wonderland includes two floors of festive trees and displays decorated by cultural partners to reflect traditions and holidays celebrated around the world. More than 30 trees and other displays recognize cultural traditions in North America, South America, Africa, Europe and Asia.When: Through Jan. 10, 2016Where: Fernbank Museum of Natural History, 767 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30307More info: fernbankmuseum.org

FERNBANK RINGS IN NOON YEAR’S EVEWhat: Celebrate the new year a full 12 hours early as Fernbank hosts a dino-saur photo stop, a resolution station, dancing and games with DJ Willy Wow, and a balloon drop at the stroke of noon. The event caters to families with youngsters who may not be able to stay up until midnight.When: Thursday, Dec. 31, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.Where: Fernbank Museum of Natural History, 767 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30307More info: fernbankmuseum.org

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MILTON, Ga. – The Grinch lives in Mil-ton, apparently. He comes out just after Thanksgiving and returns to his cave after New Year’s Day. This Grinch – and little Cindy Lou Who – was made by resident Bart Mills.

Mills created a 16-foot-tall wooden picture of the classic Dr. Seuss charac-ters and, each year, stands them up on his front lawn, to the entertainment of neighbors and strangers alike.

Mills said he started putting the Grinch up in 2001 after spending a year making it out of plywood and paint.

“We had kids who were young at the time,” said Mills, who, with his wife, Joanne, have four children. “It was something that my dad had always made a big thing, that Christmas is fun for kids.”

Mills said his father died while he was making the Grinch, so it holds a special meaning for him.

When the Mills family lived in the White Columns neighborhood, the Grinch was a staple of the holiday there. If Mills was late putting it up, he said neighbors would question him about it – “When is the Grinch coming out?”

Though the family has since moved to a neighborhood off Redd Road, the tradition remains.

“We have people driving by and stop and get their pictures taken with it and then drive off,” he said.

“It’s become a part of our Christmas tradition,” he said. “He has been going up for 14 years. The kids are all grown up now, but when they come home they expect to see the Grinch standing there.”

The children may be adults, but Mills said he now has one grandson who will be able to experience the Grinch for the first time.

Mills said the Grinch appeals to people because of the book, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.”

“Dr. Seuss was inspired with that one,” he said. “It helps focus on the true meaning of Christmas.”

The Grinch and Cindy Lou Who can be found at 765 Brickwood Lane, Milton, just off Redd Road.

The Grinch shows up in MiltonResidents’ display a holiday tradition

The Grinch and Cindy Lou Who adorn the property of Bart and Joanne Mills, 765 Brickwood Lane, Milton. Each year, the artwork is prominently displayed.

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Community CalendarJanuary 2016 - March 2016

Call 770-751-2660 for more information and to register, or visit www.nfultonhospital.com.

SUPPORT GROUPS Ostomy Support Group Third Tuesday of every month, 6:30 p.m., Classroom CThis group is open to anyone who has or will have an ostomy and any friends, family or supporters. The meeting structure is informal with group discussion and guest speakers to be scheduled at various times throughout the year. Call John Dorso at 678-694-8726 to register or to obtain more information

Look Good, Feel Better Wednesday 1/13 and 3/9 10 a.m. to noonA cosmetologist will discuss how to care for skin and hair to combat the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment. Free make-up and skin care products are provided. Call 1-800-227-2345 to register.

Epilepsy Support GroupThe third Wednesday of every month, 7-9pm Classroom A/B People with epilepsy as well as their family and care-providers are invited to attend this support group. The meetings will provide time for attendees to share helpful information and resources from their own experiences. Educational presentations by professionals will sometimes be offered. Please contact Tim for more information at 770-667-9363.

Stroke Support GroupFourth Wednesday of every month from 6:30pm to 7:30PM North Fulton Hospital; ACE DayroomPlease join Stroke survivors, caregivers, and families to share and support one another. The group is facilitated by the Stoke Program Coor-dinator and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. RSVP to Keisha C. Brown at 770-751-2631 or Keisha.Carter@tenethealth.com

Gamblers AnonymousEvery Thursday, 6:30 - 8:30 pm Classroom C Anyone interested in stopping gambling is in-vited to attend this 12 step program. Anonymity

is the foundation of fellowship in this group. For more information please call David at 770-862-2564.

Breast Cancer Support Group 1st Thursday of every month 10:30am-11:30am. Cope and connect with others who are facing the same struggles. Please call Sarah Bentley, RN, Oncology Services Manager, at 770-751-2556 for location and to register

Lupus Support GroupThird Saturday of every month, 11-1pm Classroom C. Informal meetings to share experiences and learn from others. Guest speakers occasionally present and we also participate in some Lupus Foundation of America events. Contact Julie for more info 404-626-2394, lupusgroup4roswell@gmail.com

COMMUNITY EDUCATION Babysitting Workshop Saturday 1/30 and 3/19 10:00am-3:00pmSunday 2/28 1-5:30 Teaches children ages 11-14 how to be pre-pared and responsible babysitters. Bring a doll or stuffed animal and a sack lunch and drink. $30

American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR*Saturday 1/23 and 2/27CPR course for the community. Adult and child CPR, 9 a.m. to noon; $35 Adult, child and infant CPR, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; $45

Healthcare Provider CPR*Saturday 3/5 9am-1pmCPR course for healthcare professionals. $55

Diabetes Self-Management Workshop Saturday 2/13 and 3/12 The Diabetes Association of Atlanta (DAA) offers classes at NFH to teach diabetes self-management skills. Call Anna Albritton, MS, RD, LD at 404-527-7180 for more information and to register.

Water Birth Thursdays 1/14, 1/28, 2/11, 2/25, 3/10 and 3/247:00 p.m. For couples desiring to learn about the option of a water birth delivery. Completion of the class is required to be considered for water birth at NFH. $30.00 per couple; registration required

Maternity ToursPlease join one of our Women’s Health nurses in the hospital atrium on alternating Tuesdays at 4 p.m. and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. for a guided tour of the Labor and Delivery suites, Mother/Baby Unit and the Neonatal ICU. The tour last approximately one hour.

SPECIAL EVENTSChicks Night OutWednesday, January 6; 6pm-8pmCoreMatters, 1144 Canton Street, Ste. 104, Roswell, GASample easy, family-friendly recipes and learn about how you can join the Take Down Challenge. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and wine will be served. Space is limited- RSVP to Christina.kern@tenethealth.com

Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment November 1st- January 31, 2016North Fulton Hospital will host an Affordable Care Act education and enrollment session in the classrooms on Saturday, January 9 from 10 am – 2 PM. Certifi ed health enrollment counselors will be available to guide consumers through the various options and assist with the enrollment process. North Fulton Hospital also has certifi ed health enrollment counselors available during the week. To schedule an appointment or to receive more information, log onto the www.pathto-health.com or call 770-751-2756 to make an appointment.

LifeSouth Blood DriveTuesday February 2, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.North Fulton Hospital Classrooms

Give blood, and help save up to three lives with just one donation. LifeSouth is a community blood center, which means the blood col-lected in your community goes to local hospital patients. Personal Safety/Self-Defense Class for K-5th GradeSunday, March 6, 1:00-4:00pm. Teaches children how to recognize danger-ous people, avoid unsafe situations, and escape an attacker. Includes full-force physical self-defense practice. Parents attend with children. For more info & to register, visit http://www.revvedupkids.org/class-calendar/ or call 678.526.3335. $45 fi rst child/$35 siblings (parents attend free).

Just Yell Fire Self-Defense for Teen Girls (11+) Sunday, March 6. 4:30-7:30p.m. Teen girls face a high risk of violence from strangers, acquaintances & dating partners. This single session class will teach how to take ownership of personal safety & defend herself against an attacker. For more info & to register, www.revvedupkids.org/678-526-3335. $45 fi rst child/$35 addl.

Wear Red Day LuncheonFriday, February 5; 11:30am; Country Club of RoswellWear your fi nest red attire and join us for an educational lunch in honor of National Wear Red Day for Heart Health. This event is complimentary, but space is limited. RSVP to christina.kern@tenethealth.com

*AHA Disclaimer: The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and profi ciency in BLS, ACLS, and PALS and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsor-ship by the AHA, and any fees charged for such a course do not represent income to the Association.

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The sixth install-ment of the Chamber Bowl, an all-star game for high school football seniors from the north Metro Atlanta area, took place on Dec. 19 at Alpharetta High School.

The game is sponsored by XL212 and the North Georgia Touchdown Club, of which all public and private schools in North Fulton and Forsyth counties are members.

XL212’s Mike Haynes, who played 11 seasons in the NFL for the Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints, said the Chamber Bowl provides players with a chance to play in an all-star set-ting in their final high school game.

“The ultimate goal of the Chamber Bowl is to give these guys a chance at another game to play in as an all-star. It gives them a chance to play with guys who they may have played against but they have never played together,” said Haynes.

“We represent a lot of kids who may not get the chance to play football again. Some are going to go on and play more, but for some, this will be their final football game. And they get to play that last game as an all-star.

“The players definitely seem to en-joy being able to play one more game. I always enjoy that,” he said.

Players from Centennial, Chatta-hoochee and Mount Pisgah played for the South team while players from Forsyth Central, Alpharetta, Johns Creek, South Forsyth, North Forsyth, Northview and King’s Ridge suited up with the North team.

Alpharetta Head Coach Jacob Nic-hols led the North team and Chattahoo-chee Head Coach Vince Strine was at the helm for the South team.

The South team entered the game leading the series 3-2.

Both teams struggled to find their offensive rhythm, and given they had never played together before, that should come as no surprise. After the first half, neither team had scored.

North found the scoreboard first with a 36-yard rush for a touchdown four minutes into the third quarter. Teams were required to attempt a 2-point conversion after each touch-down and North was unable to convert, giving the North team a 6-0 lead.

Alpharetta’s Amari Campbell recov-ered a fumble on South’s ensuing drive that led to a 66-yard touchdown drive. The drive was capped off by a 9-yard touchdown pass from Alpharetta’s Davis Kelly, who missed most of the season due to injury.

After North’s defense forced a punt, Centennial’s Tariq Parkings batted down a pass at the line of scrimmage on a North fourth-down conversion at-tempt to force a turnover on downs.

South took advantage with three straight rushes from Chattahoochee’s Blake Hundley. Hundley ran for 35 yards before an 8-yard touchdown rush. South converted their 2-point conversion to pull within 4 points of North with just under nine minutes remaining.

Centennial’s Maxwell Martin, play-ing for South, intercepted a pass with seven minutes remaining, but South’s

offense was forced to a three-and-out. North’s late-game drive was kept

alive by a questionable pass inter-ference call against South. After the penalty, North would find the end zone again to lead 18-8, which was the final score.

After the game, Haynes said, “We had a great game, everyone had fun and, most importantly, no one got hurt.”

Chamber Bowl finishes out 2015 football seasonAll-stars from North Fulton and Forsythschools compete in final high school game

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South Forsyth’s Austin Harvey follows a block set up by Jeremy Disher (8) against Centennial’s Maxwell Martin. JOE PARKERSTAFF

Chattahoochee’s Bake Hundley was named Player of the Game for the 2015 Chamber Bowl.

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NORTH FULTON – The following student-athletes were named to the 6-AAAAAA All Region Competition Cheerleading Team for the 2015 sea-son. 

The team consists of the top 16 cheerleaders from the all-girl programs in Region 6-AAAAAA including: Al-pharetta, Centennial, Chattahoochee, Lambert, South Forsyth, and West Forsyth. 

Johns Creek and North Forsyth competed in the Co-Ed division during the 2015 season.  • Madi Brock (10), South Forsyth

High School• Alexis Bush (12), Chattahoochee

High School• Ciara Caruso (11), West Forsyth

High School• Jaimee Crumpler (10), South For-

syth High School• Raegan Dover (10), South Forsyth

High School• Camryn Fetzer (10), Alpharetta High

School

• Anna Claire Flack (12), Lambert High School

• Kate Henry (12), Centennial High School

• Megan Koenigs (12), South Forsyth High School

• Jennifer Levine (11), Alpharetta High School

• Jessica Porter (12), West Forsyth High School

• Sydney Rhodes (12), Lambert High School

• Shea Seibert (10), West Forsyth High School

• Claudia Stanziale (11), South For-syth High School

• Alexa Wagner (12), Lambert High School

• Emily Willman (12), Lambert High School

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FY16 Pavement Condition Survey

RFP NUMBER16-PW03

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January 26, 2016 2:00PM Local TimeMilton City Hall

To be publicly opened approximately 2:05PM in the CourthouseThe City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.

The City of Milton is requesting submittals from interested parties for a public private partnership. The request for sealed proposals for FY16 Pavement Condition Survey will be posted on the following websites the week of December 16, 2015.

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Invitation to Bid

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ITB NUMBER16-PW05

Sealed Bid Due Date:

January 14, 2016 2:00PM Local TimeMilton City Hall

To be publicly opened approximately 2:05PM in the CourthouseThe City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.

The City of Milton is requesting submittals from interested parties for a public private partnership. The request for sealed proposals for FY16 Resurfacing and Reconstruction Project will be posted on the following websites the week of December 16th.

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www.arc-pa.org, a national organization responsible for the accreditation of Physician Assistant programs. 37.5 hours/week. Organized and competent in performing administrative support services independently and collaboratively using administrative skills to assist in programmatic accreditation. Competitive salary and benefits and a starting date ASAP.Should have 5+ years professional office setting experience. Collegiate academic medical center, WordPress software for website maintenance and college degree desirable. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, expert in Microsoft Office software (Word®, Excel®), have working knowledge of Access® and PowerPoint®, ability to prioritize and multitask with limited supervision and possess strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Resume with a cover letter and salary history: employment@arc-pa.org. Johns Creek

Customer Service SpecialistInbound call center and virtual office service. Provide receptionist services to various companies. Sell, schedule and provide virtual office services for home inspectors. Must work 1-2 nights 12:30pm-9pm. Real estate and/or inspection background a plus. $14/hour + potential bonus in 1st 90 days. Resume: sales@wescheduleit.com

Full-time

North Fulton Community Charities Now Hiring Full-Time:Director Of Volunteer Services. Requires excellent management and oral /wri t ten communication skills. BA & 2 yrs. experience required. NFCC is a locally supported, volunteer based nonprofit serving a diverse population in North Fulton with emergency needs. NFCC requires background check, drug screen and e-Verify. Submit resume and salary requirements or pick up application and job description at NFCC, 11270 Elkins Road, Roswell 30076 or bduffy@nfcchelp.org

CONTRACT for professional services. Johns Creek Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) Board of Directors, for an individual or agency with a keen understanding of tourism as economic development. Serving as an official representative of the CVB, a tourism developer and marketing consultant etc. Requirements: Research, development and implementation responsibilities as approved by the CVB Board of Directors. Microsoft Office programs and social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube proficiency; ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and occasional weekend and after-hours work. Independent Contractor requiring a Certificate of Insurance naming the CVB as additional insured. Resume: City Clerk Joan Jones, 12000 Findley Road, Suite 400, Johns Creek, GA 30097.

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COMMERCIAL OFFICE CLEANERS

Alpharetta. Weekdays, from 8am, plus Saturdays. Experience preferred. 770-558-6926

OFFICE MANAGER/BOOKKEEPER

Alpharetta Presbyterian Church seeks a full-time office manager to lead and coordinate the efficient running of the church office. In addition to supervis-ing support staff and organizing all person-nel records, the office manager will manage all church finances. This is a full time position with benefits. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, salary requirements and three references to:Office Manager Search Committee, Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy Street, Alpharetta, GA 30009 or jobs@alpharetta-pres.com

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Part-time

HANDYMAN who can “fix almost anything”. Non-smoker, honest, dependable, good references. Must pass background check. Preferable plumbing, electrical, sometimes framing, HVAC, etc ability for any of those. $15/hour. 770-992-2469. realestatetreasure@msn.com

PET SITTER/DOG WALKER

FT/PT. Must have flexible schedule. www.happytailscare.com

Animals

Free to Good Home

INDOOR CAT: 12- year-old healthy spayed female, great with other cats. 407-619-4839

Horses

BEGINNING HORSEBACK

LESSONS4 years old-adult. Conveniently located, 400, exit 12. Holiday gift certificates available! info@whitedogfarm.com 770-889-7373 www.whitedogfarm.com

Bargains

Antiques

European wardrobe/armoire, single door, beveled mirror, 84”hX 21”dX37”w. $700. Photos. 678-549-6057.

Building Supplies

DECORATIVE DORIC COLUMN, new, 12”dx8’t, $160. 770-521-5335

VELUX SKYLIGHTS, used. (Eight, 21”x44”, two miscellaneous sizes). $475/all. 770-992-6848 leave message

Cemetery

Arlington Memorial ParkAtlanta Section E, Lot 71A, spaces 1, 2, 3, 4. $3800/each. Debbie ewingadeb@yahoo.com or text/call 770-355-9681

R o s w e l l - G r e e n l a w n . Garden of Prayer overlooking lake with fountain. 4 plots. ivypaigereeder@gmail.com for more info and photos

ARLINGTONDesirable Calvary Section. Lake and Crucifix views. Lot 545-A, 2 spaces, Retail $13,990. $7900 both. 770-7513643

Cemetery

Greenlawn/Roswell4 lots, Garden Of The Fountain. $2700 each/obo, includes upkeep and maintenance. 770-475-7025

ARLINGTON, Garden-C, Lot 61 Sandy Springs. Asking $1800 negotiable. 770-993-4065

Collectibles

Moveable Barbies, 5/ Teresa. 1993/1995. $10 each. 770-843-0362

DOLLS, from 1966: 6 Barbies, 2 Teresa’s $20 each. 770-843-0362.

Furniture

BABY BED; Collapses, foldable. Carrying bag. $40, 770-993-0835

CHAIRS, 4 tubular brass, cane seats and back. $399/all. 770-663-0185

DINING TABLE: Round Ralph Lauren 60”d cherry $200. 770-781-0961

BEDROOM SET:French-style girls 9-piece solid wood bedroom set in soft white with pastel accents. By Stanley. In very good condition. Set includes complete twin bed with box spring; under bed unit with two drawers; 7-drawer chest; 4-drawer desk with chair and two shelf lighted hutch; 3-drawer bachelor chest with two-shelf hutch; nightstand. Alpharetta pickup. $500. Contact for photos. waylock5@aol.com. 678.641.8415.

Custom Laminate Shelves with 3 drawers (beige). 14’Lx8’Wx16”D. $500. 770-633-0107

COCKTAIL TABLE, beautiful, glass, like new, $300/obo. 770-476-7090

Leather sectional in Rio Chinese Red (103x103”), 6 Extra Firm Cushions, Foam Pillow Tops. Excellent Condition! $995. 678-591-0450

Bunk Bed, Buzz Lightyear with slide and matching Desk $488. 864-567-0362

GAME TABLE, octagonal, flip-over top $499, 770-663-0185

Household

GE Gas Range, Black, $50 678-456-3738

Household

Moving Sale, everything must go! Selling all contents of townhouse. Saturdays and Sundays 9am-4pm. Call for more information: 470-558-8071

GE OverOven MW- SS, $50. 678-456-3738

Amana Dishwasher, black. $50. 678-456-3738

GAS GRILL, hardly used. Good condition! $100. 770-476-7090

Medical Equipment

Rechargeable Mobile Chair by Invacare: Joystick hand operated. Adjustable up and down seat and back. Gel cushion seat for pressure. Used 4 months. $6000. 404-345-2372

TH-36 PSORIASIS PHOTOTHERAPY LAMP $100. 404-345-2372

WALKER, new $75. 678-297-7629

Power recliner lift chair $100. 770-569-1103

C O M P A C T WHEELCHAIR: Like brand new. $200. 678-297-7629

CHAIR LIFT for vehicle, Bruno Curbsider, for motorized chair, remote control, 400-lb. capacity $1500. 404-345-2372

Handicap Commode: Fits over toilet. $20. 678-297-7629

Shower Stool for inside shower, for handicapped, $75. 678-297-7629

Miscellaneous

DRIFTWOOD: For decorating and/or projects. $350/all! Text for pix: 678-468-8687

Riding Pedal Tractor, childrens’ John Deere, green and yellow, with trailer. All metal, dealer sold new. Kept indoors, excellent condition! $185. 470-395-6526, 205-394-4658

Musical Instruments

CELLO, 7/8 Doetsch, Pernambuco bow, Hiscox hard sided case $2400. 770-753-0787

Musical Instruments

PIANO, Baby Grand: Elegant case, matching bench; warm, rich tone. Sacrifice $1650 obo. 678-445-3654

Recreation

GOLF MEMORABILIA: Club Logo; balls and towels, etc. $295. 404-583-2078

Outdoor basketball backboard, Dig it up! $10/negotiable. 770-993-1732

Pool Table, 8’. Balls, racks, cue stand, sticks. Slate base, Dark cherry, leather ball pockets. $850. 770-617-5943

GOLF CART: Club Car. Trojan batteries with charger. Lights, horn. Excellent condition! $1950. 404-290-6364.

TREADMILL: Trimline heavy duty $100. 678-339-0410

POOL TABLE, 4x8, 4 chairs, cues, rack, 2 more tables. $2300. 404-934-7307

Nordic Track Walk Fit 5000: Non-electric, no batteries. $100. 770-993-0835

POOL TABLE: Brunswick 8’. Three slates. Pool cues, pool rack, table light, Excellent condition. $1500. 678-339-0410

Wanted to Buy

VINYL RECORDS, used. Mostly classic rock. Call Karen 770-841-2414

WANTED: CAR1968 Mustang Fastback, restored original or Restomod, Automatic ONLY. No clones, tributes or project cars. Serious adult buyer in Alpharetta. Ed 470-222-1595

Vintage Barbie, Midge, Francie, Skipper dolls, clothing and accessories. (Local). Cell 214-883-8215

Real Estate

Acreage/Lots

Must see 1.24 acre lot Hart County on quite Mary Ln for only $30,000. Gene Kerley, Keller Williams, Office 678-341-7400 or Cell 770-630-8097.

3575 Bonneville Drive, Cumming .23 acres in Shady Shores $30,000 Call Christy Scally, Keller Williams 678-341-7400 office, 404-660-2919 cell, www.AgentScally.com

1.98 acre Residential Lot off of E. Cherokee Dr./Murphy Dr. (secluded drive) in Cherokee County. Wooded with mature hardwoods, sloped lot. All utilities at road. $50,000 Call Christy Scally, Keller Williams 678-341-7400 office, 404-660-2919 cell, www.AgentScally.com

Homes for Sale

Rare 3000 sqft on one level. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, giant family room and master bedroom, each with it’s own fireplace. Minutes from exit 14, major shopping and Northiside hospital. $239,000. Call Bob at 770-757-8654 or email dnabob@bellsouth.net for information.

Commercial Space for Lease

537 Lake Center Parkway for lease 1200-3600 SF space available in beautiful brick building. Easy access to Highway 9 and Market Center Blvd in Cumming. Call Christy Scally, Keller Williams 678-341-7400 office, 404-660-2919 cell, www.AgentScally.com

Commercial Space for Sale

2376 Bethelview Road, 1.07 acre commercial in CBD zoning across from Kroger at Bethelview Rd & GA Hwy 20 intersection. Owner Agent, asking $499,000. Call Christy Scally, Keller Williams 678-341-7400 office, 404-660-2919 cell, www.AgentScally.com

Office Space for Rent

Main Street Commons Offi ce Condo Park, Heart Of Downtown Alpharetta. Single Story Offi ce Condo 1104 SF, 3 Offi ces, Reception Area, Conference & Break Rooms, Storage Closet, very nice fi nishes. $1385/month. 1020 Powers Place. Linda.Ekes@ccgatl.com

Business Services

Business Opportunity

LIFE COACHES: Join our team/earn to $60-$90. P/T, F/T. Training and support. This year’s goal: 10,000 clients. Text (VAP) 770-617-7092

Legal Notice

NOTICE OF PROPOSED MERGERNotice is hereby given that Renasant Bank located in Tupelo, Mississippi, has made application with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Washington, D.C. 20429, for its written consent to acquire by merger KeyWorth Bank, Johns Creek, Georgia. It is contem-plated that all the offic-es of the above-named banks will continue to be operated. This notice is published pursuant to Section 18(c) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. Any person wishing to comment on this application may file his/her com-ments in writing with the Regional Director of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation at its Regional Office at 6060 Primacy Parkway, Suite 300, Memphis, Tennessee 38119 no later than January 11, 2016, the 32nd day fol-lowing December 10, 2015. The nonconfi-dential portion of the application file is on file in the regional office and is available for public inspection during regular business hours. Photocopies of infor-mation in the noncon-fidential portion of the application file will be made available upon request. December 10, 2015. December 24, 2015. January 7, 2016. Renasant Bank, Tupelo, Mississippi. KeyWorth Bank, Johns Creek, Georgia

Instruction

Classes

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Part time Custodian / Park AttendantPart time job opportunity! Under direct supervision, duties will involve the upkeep and cleaning of parks and city facilities including cleaning and stocking bathrooms, picking up paper, clean up of facilities, and removing trash from parks, pavilions, and buildings. Performs other related duties as assigned. Applicant must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid Georgia Driver’s License. H.S. diploma or GED preferred. Rotating weekly schedule – Week 1 Hours 3:30 pm – 11:30 pm on Monday; 6:00 am – Noon AND 1:00 pm -7:00 pm Saturday and Sunday. Week 2 Hours 3:30 pm – 11:30 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday. Times may need to be fl exible depending on City needs. Hiring range: $12.63 w/medical benefi ts only. For additional: www.suwanee.com. EOE Drug Free Workplace.

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Cleaning Services

CONSTRUCTION,homes , offices. houses.Work independently, professional. Punctual, responsible, detail. Great references Buckhead, Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek. Rose 770-896-7500

Need a housecleaning? Call Norma Martinez for free estimate! References. 404-468-7667. “I get all your dust to earn your trust!”

Concrete/Asphalt

We fix UGLY driveways and patios.

$50 OFF any concrete job over $250

$250 OFF any job over $3500

New or Repair: Driveways, patios, sidewalks, walls. Res ident ia l o r Commercial. Call for FREE estimate. The Best Concrete Company-Ask for Dave McKemey. 678-648-2010.Professional, competitive, many local references.

Driveway

We fix UGLY driveways.$50 OFF any concrete job

over $250$250 OFF any job over

$3500New or Repair: Driveways, patios, sidewalks, walls. Res ident ia l o r Commercial. Call for FREE estimate. The Best Concrete Company-Ask for Dave McKemey. 678-914-2576.Professional, competitive, many local references.

Flooring

PHILLIPS FLOORING Hardwood, laminate, carpet & tile installation and repairs. We do tile floors, showers, tub surrounds and kitchen back-splashes. Re-grouting is also available. Call 678-887-1868 for free estimate.

Flooring Installation & Repairs: Carpet, Ceramic, Laminate, Tile, Vinyl, Wood. Free Estimates! I can remove carpet wrinkles! Satisfaction Guaranteed! 706-429-4453

Gutters

AARON’S ALL-TYPE GUTTERS Repaired and Installed. Covers, siding, soffit, facia. www.aarons-gutters.com. Senior citizen discount! 770-934-2766

Handyman

Kitchen & Bath Remodeling

Plumbing,Electrical and Drywall

Repair and InstallationComplete home main-

tenance We do it all!

Call Mike 678-763-2420

ALL CARPENTRY & REPAIRS: Roof Leaks, Wood Rot Repair, Siding, Deck Repairs and Refinishing, Painting, Doors/Windows. Excellent References. 404-895-0260

RELIABLE HOME REPAIRS:20 years experience. References. Electrical, plumbing, carpentry, wood rot repair, sid-ing, painting, pressure washing. Free esti-mates! 770-605-0340

Home Improvement

Finegan Home Improvements LLC: License #RBQA004932. Remodeling, handyman. 31 years experience. Basements finished, decks, screen porches, doors, drywall, painting, flooring, custom kitchens, bathrooms. All insurance. Credit cards accepted. Paul Finegan 404-353-5611

Home Improvement

Bush Hogging, Clearing, Grading, Hauling etc. Many local references. Call Ralph Rucker at 678-898-7237

Landscaping

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

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

Landscape Design, Hardscape Design and Installation. 35 Years’ Experience; Retaining Walls, Flag Stone and Brick Paver Patios, Landscape Lighting, Drainage Issues, Pavilions. Outdoor kitchens, irrigation systems installation and repairs. FREE CONSULTATIONS! www.thebodigroup.com. 678-788-5656

Lawn Care

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

Bush Hogging, Clearing, Grading, Hauling etc. Many local references. Call Ralph Rucker at 678-898-7237

Painters

Advantage Painting

Interior/ExteriorDecks Sealed & Stained

Carpentry Repairs

770-255-8575

Proudly use Benjamin Moore

& Sherwin Williams paintsPrompt Professional Service

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Pinestraw

PINESTRAW, mulch d e l i v e r y / i n s t a l l a t i o n available. Firewood $110/$200, plus delivery. Licensed, insured. Angels of Earth Pinestraw and Mulch. 770-831-3612.

Tree Services

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

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

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

JJ Tree Cutting Services. Complete Tree Removal. Call us for a Free Quote, 678-467-1325 or 770-630-6672. Licensed and insured. jjtreecutting@gmail.com

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Autos Wanted

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Educational

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ACCOUNTING & PAYROLL TRAINEES NEEDED! Online career training can get you job ready now!! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! Financial aid if qualified! HS Diploma/GED required. 1-877-253-6495

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Miscellaneous

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

Miscellaneous

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

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

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Travel

NCL CRUISE SPECIAL Pick one - FREE Unlimited Beverages / FREE Specialty Dining / FREE WIFI / Free Shore Excursions! Hurry, limited time offer. Call for full details 877-270-7260 or go to NCPtravel.com

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or product is advised by this publication. In order to avoid misunderstandings, some advertis-ers do not offer employment but rather supply the readers with manuals, directories and other materials designed to help their clients establish mail order selling and other businesses athome. Under NO circumstance should you send any money in advance or give the client your checking, license identification or credit card numbers. Also beware of ads that claim toguarantee loans regardless of credit and note that if a credit repair company does businessonly over the phone it’s illegal to request any money before delivering its service. All funds are based in U.S. dollars. 800 numbers may or may not reach Canada.

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