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Keep warm, and safe, during winter season With the arrival of cold weather, residents of Geoqjia are firing up their natural gas furnaces. Natural gas is an efficient, clean-burning fuel that is safe to use, but as with any fuel, home owners should be aware of the steps to take in the event of an emergency. “At Atlanta Gas Light Company, we are committed to educating everyone about safety,” said Isaac Blythers, president of AGLC. “While we work very diligently to prevent leaks, they sometimes occur. Natural gas customers need to be prepared with knowledge of the correct way to handle a leak.” Natural gas is colorless and odorless, so a substance called mercaptan is added to give gas a distinctive “rotten egg” smell. While natural gas is non-toxic, it is combustible, said Blythers. If the “rotten egg” smell is detected, you should leave the premises immediately. Then, call AGLC at (770) 907-4231 in the metro Atlanta area or (877) 427-4321 outside the metro area.” Home owners should call the AGLC emergency numbers, not their gas mar keters,” Blythers said. “In the past, there has been some confusion over who responds to these situations, but AGLC is responsible for operating and maintaining the pipes that bring the gas to your home or business. We are the ones to call for pipe repairs and leaks.” According to Blythers, home owners should remember the following: • If the rotten egg odor is detected, vacate Horizon posts net sales gains From staff reports Forsyth County-based First Horizon Pharmaceutical Corp, has reported a 52-percent increase in net sales for the Siird quarter of 2002. For the iree-month period ended ept. 30, net revenues of $28.2 pillion compared to net rev enues of $18.5 million for the jear-earlier quarter. iNet income excluding ecial items was $2.4 mil >n or 7 cents per share for third quarter 2002 compared th net income of $3.2 million dr 11 cents per share for the spme period in 2001. I Actual net income for the BEST from 9A Hill Howell, vice president of tl e local dealership. “This customer-focused cilture has served as the foun dation for our 25 years of hialthy growth in the indus tir: The CRG network of N ystery Shoppers gather valu a le data by operating incog n to while monitoring and reporting on their experiences » t GRAND opening theweek °f NOVEMBER 18TH. ' / '» “30 Minute Fitness A Weight Loss Centers“ Curves* Weight Loss Program ■ ■ HJmm I This is the first weight loss program designed I around exercise. By protecting lean muscle you lose body fat while actually increasing metaholism. 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We are located at the comer of 20 and Buford Hwy in the Buford Mall Shopping Center. * Cumming store will close November 24.* the premises immediately. • Do not attempt to locate the gas leak. • Open doors and windows as you leave if it is possible to do so. • Don’t smoke or strike matches. • Do not turn lights off or on. Do not unplug electric appliances or turn on fans. • Do not use a telephone. • When you are away from the house or the location in question, call AGLC at (770) 907- 4231 in the metro Atlanta area or (877) 427- 4321 outside the metro area. • Do not return until AGLC representative gives the “all clear.” If natural gas furnaces and appliances are not maintained and operated properly, Blythers said, they can produce carbon monoxide. This poisonous gas has no odor, taste or color. Warning signs include any unusual behavior in gas appliances or a yellowish-color flame on a gas appliance burner. “A licensed professional should inspect fur naces and appliances annually to make sure that they are working properly and are vented correctly,” Blythers said. “The inspection will insure that your natural gas furnace or appli ance is operating at peak efficiently.” Fall, when home owners turn on their fur naces for the winter, is a good time to have an inspection, Blythers said. For additional safety information, visit the Atlanta Gas Light Company Web site at www.AtlantaGasLight.com. third quarter of 2002 was $ 138,000 or 0 cents per share. Special items that in creased net revenue included the approximately $2.6 mil lion reduction of accruals for product returns for acquired products, primarily related to Cognex. Special items that de creased net revenue included one-time charges associated with the launch of Tanafed DP and Tanafed DMX including a reduction of net revenues for estimated increased returns of Tanafed of approximately $3.8 million. Tanafed sales in the third as typical retail customers. “Up until recently, cus tomer feedback was just another source of business acumen. “However, today’s retail management has turned a receptive ear to the voice of their customers as a survival tactic in the highly competitive marketplace of today,” said Don Bode, president of CRG. quarter were approximately $126,000. Net revenues from product sales increased 85 percent to $81.4 million for the nine months ended Sept. 30 com pared to $43.9 million for the See CAINS, Page 11A i JBBSRw'x. 1 ..-.-ft---. YOU LEFT THE CITY SO , YOU COULD BREATHE. AND IN THE EVENT YOU CAN’T, WE’RE HERE. For over 30 years Northside Hospital has been the level of medical excellence you’ve come to recognized as one of the Southeast’s premier expect. We’re proud to be a member of the healthcare providers. Well, here’s something to fast-growing Forsyth community and we’re make you feel even better: Baptist Medical Center committed to meeting your healthcare needs, is now Northside Hospital Forsyth, continuing So go ahead, breathe a little easier. ffi Northside Hospital FORSYTH • NORTHSIDE.COM (77 0 ) 844-3200 ZONING fromßA Federal Road for 921 houses that would be serviced by a privately operated sewerage treat ment facility. The proposal has received a favorable rec ommendation from the planning commission, Georgia Mountains Regional Development Center and Georgia Regional Transportation Authority. The board Nov. 12 postponed taking action on the rezoning to fine tune the site plan and allow more time for nearby residents to meet with developer Bill Evans and his attorney, Emory Lipscomb 111 of Cumming. • FCP has received approved to build a 385- house subdivision to the southeast of its larger site and the Mashburn Trust development. • River Hill LLC is seeking to rezone 518.24 acres to a Planned Unit Development use to build more than 600 houses on the north side of Hwy. 369 near Old Federal, Mount Tabor and Nicholson roads. The rezoning application was filed with the county in September but a hearing and review by the planning commission will be delayed until the project has been studied by the GMRDC and GRTA. The planning commission recommended approval of the Martinos’ plan, which changes the land use from agricultural to Conservation Subdivision. Houses must have a minimum of 1,500 square feet of heated floor space and the proj ect is expected to take seven years to complete. Under the CS zoning classification, 40 per cent or more of the land must be preserved in its natural state with the developer who is even tually chosen required to install such things as walking or nature trails. In addition, the buffer zones around existing streams and creeks are larger than under other residential zoning categories. Other actions by the board on Nov. 12 included: • Approval of Brannon Road Ventures’ application to rezone 39.1 acres at the intersec tion of Brannon Road and Hwy. 141. Preliminary plans call for construction of nearly 400,000 square feet of buildings, with possible tenants being hotels, retail, office buildings and restaurants. • Approval of the application by the Estate of Lucille Holcomb to rezone 21.1 acres at the comer of Hwy. 369 and Settingdown Road for FORSYTH COUNTY NEWS Sunday, November 17,2002 66 The site is only miles south from four other large residential develop ments proposed for the area that, when complet ed over a 20-year span, would add more than 3,500 new houses. 99'\ a commercial development. • Approval of the application by Larry Kohn to rezone 2.9 acres on the west side of Hwy. 9 near Hughes Drive for a commercial use. • Approval of the application by Imagine Landscaping Inc. to rezone land on the south side of Francis Road near Hwy. 9 for a com mercial use. • Approval of the application by John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods Inc. to rezone 53.2 acres on the east side of Lakefield Drive near McGinnis Ferry Road for a Planned Unit Development to add a residential compo nent to the Johns Creek mixed use development in the area. • Approval of the application by Burruss Construction to rezone 60.7 acres on the north side of Hendrix Road near John Burruss Road fora subdivision. • Approval of the application by Bethelview Tallant LLC to rezone 15.46 acres at the comer of Bethelview and Aaron Sosebee roads for a subdivision. • Approval of the application by Rickey E. Grogan to rezone 109 acres on west side of Hwy. 9 near Burruss Road for a subdivision. • Approval of the application by Amerisouth Development to rezone 31.54 acres on the north side of Hwy. 369 near Whitmire Road for a shopping center with outparcels. • Approval of the application by John Coleman to rezone less than one acre on the west side of Daves Creek Road near Daves Creek Drive for a residential use. • Approval of the application by Frances H. Webb and Kelly Mill Ltd. to rezone 133.53 acres on the south side of Kelly Mill Road near Chamblee Gap Road for a subdivision. PAGE 9A