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Iconic restaurants close doors for final time Three local favorites closed unexpectedly New Year’s Eve in Roswell. Greenwoods, Swallow at the Hollow and The Yellow House have all shut their doors for the last time, bidding adieu to shocked customers. Story page 4.

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police are asking for help in identifying a suspect who allegedly robbed the Suntrust Bank on North Point Parkway on Jan. 3.

When officers arrived, one of the tellers told police that a man had come into the bank around 4 p.m. and walked directly to her window.

He then passed her a note that read, “I want all your money. I have a gun, I will not harm you if you give me all your money.”

The suspect also spoke in a low tone saying, “Don’t give me bait… Don’t pull the alarm… You have 15 seconds.”

The teller gave the suspect $1,600 in loose bills from her drawer and

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Carjacking attempt foiled by attentive man JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A man reported Dec. 30 that he stopped his car from being stolen from his own driveway in Bellhaven Court.

The man had been seated in his kitchen when he heard the sound of his car, a 2014 Porsche Panamera, starting in the garage, which is adjacent to the kitchen. When he looked outside, he saw a stranger in his car.

The man immediately began yelling at the suspect, who jumped from the car and ran. Initially, the man gave pursuit, but soon lost the suspect when he ran into a waiting vehicle.

Only the suspect’s left sandal was left behind.

The man described the suspect as a 20-25 year old black man. His escape car was described as a dark four-door sedan.

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returned the note. He left the bank. He was last seen running north, toward Total Wine.

The suspect was described as a short black man, in his late 30s or early 40s, with “full facial hair.” He was wearing a grey beanie hat with “Call of Duty” printed in white letters along with a long-sleeved baseball-style shirt with gray sleeves and maroon torso. His pants were a dark color.

No one was injured.

Anyone with information about the incident is urged to leave a tip on the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety’s Facebook page or by calling 678-297-6307.

The man told police that his garage had been open, the car unlocked and that he forgot to remove the ignition key from the car.

Man discovers $11K in credit fraud JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — On Dec. 27, a man reported to police that his identity had been stolen and used to charge over $11,000 to multiple accounts.

The man first became aware of the problem in early December when he attempted to open a credit card account and was declined due to two fraudulent accounts linked to him that were overdue. These accounts were opened using his personal information, including his Social Security number.

He later received a $1,500 bill from a company for the lease of Square credit card readers that had an account listing the man’s name for a fake company and unknown Johns Creek address.

When the man pulled his credit report, he found a fraudulent revolving line of credit opened under his name in Florida. The report said that over $10,000 had been charged to the fake

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When the man attempted to initiate a fraud investigation with that company, he said that they refused to release any information to the man.

Police told the man to freeze his credit and to contest the fraudulent accounts.

Robbers run over man after stealing cash ROSWELL, Ga. — On Jan. 1, Roswell police responded to a traffic accident with possible shots fired and a bleeding man lying in the middle of the road.

When police arrived shortly after 4 p.m. to Creekmont Way, they found two witnesses trying to help the man, who was conscious and said that his arm was broken.

The man told police that he had planned to meet with a woman for dinner and that she arrived with an unknown man. The victim then held out $60 to pay for the ride and reached for his wallet for more cash.

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When considering cataract surgery, it is important to discuss the risks and benefits of the surgery with your eye doctor. With advancements in artificial lens technology over the last decade, discussing the type of new lens to be placed in the eye has become very important as well.

When a person reaches their 40’s, they begin to note that they are no longer able to see up close without glasses. While patients often have much decreased need for glasses for distance vision after cataract surgery, with a standard lens they will still need reading glasses for near vision.

Fortunately, patients now have additional lens options. One of these options is called a multifocal lens. This type of lens corrects both near and distance vision. One survey found that 4 out of 5 patients with this type of lens reported never wearing glasses. Many patients find that these lenses add greatly to their quality of life and enjoy the convenience of not having to keep up with reading glasses.

However, these lenses are not for all patients. In order for these lenses to work well, patients must have relatively healthy eyes. Those with severe dry eye, macular degeneration, or advanced glaucoma are not good candidates. A patient also must not have much astigmatism in order for these lenses to work well. Patients with larger amounts of astigmatism would likely benefit more from an astigmatism correcting intraocular lens.

Patient personality plays a role as well. While multifocal lenses are very good, they are not capable to giving patients the vision they had when they were 20 years old. Like all technologies they have limitations. Patients often note haloes around lights and can have glare issues, especially at night. However these symptoms are less noticeable with time. In one study, 6 months after surgery, only about 6 percent of patients described these problems as severe. Reading with these lenses requires adequate lighting, so patients may still need reading glasses in a dimly lit restaurant. There may be some decreased sharpness as compared to standard lenses, especially at night and in rainy or foggy conditions. This means that patients who know themselves to be perfectionists wanting the clearest possible vision at every distance, may do better with a standard lens and reading glasses. Finally, these lenses are considered to be similar to LASIK or cosmetic surgery by insurance companies. Therefore they are not covered by insurance and require an additional fee. However, even given these limitations, 93% of patients receiving one popular type of multifocal lens say they would choose to have a multifocal lens again.

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Roswell mainstays close suddenly New Year’s Eve

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Two staple restaurants in the Roswell food scene closed suddenly New Year’s Eve. Both Greenwoods and Swallow at the Hollow, known for their Southern comfort and barbeque food offerings, announced that Dec. 31, 2017 was their last day of business in a recorded phone message.

“We have permanently closed our doors for business,” the message said.

“We appreciate your business over the years, and thank you very much if you were a patron of the restaurant.”

Event facility and catering service The Yellow House likewise has closed.

All three buildings, now empty, sit adjacent to one another on Green Street.

Many fans of the three locations took to Facebook in the wake of the closings to express their disbelief and sadness.

Bill Greenwood, the owner of the two restaurants, first opened Greenwoods on Green Street in 1986. Its sister restaurant, Swallow at the Hollow, opened on the same street in 1999. Greenwoods was well known for its Southern comfort food, especially its fried chicken, while Swallow at the Hollow was hailed for its barbeque and live performances.

The Herald has reached out to Greenwood about the closures.

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Swallow at the Hollow is one of three locations that have recently closed on Green Street.

New Roswell council splits in first official vote Fiserv gives back for the holidays

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — The city’s first official City Council meeting of the year started off with revelry and spirit as a new mayor and four new council members were officially sworn in.

After the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Choir serenaded attendees with gospel music, Lori Henry officially took up her post as the city’s first new mayor in almost 20 years.

Sean Groer followed suit as the new Post 3 council member, along with Marie Willsey for Post 4, Matthew Tyser for Post 5 and Matt Judy for Post 6.

Outgoing mayor Jere Wood and outgoing council members Jerry Orlans and Nancy Diamond were all awarded a key to the city for their service over the years.

Only one item was on the agenda Monday night: the election of the new mayor pro tem for 2018.

Judy motioned for Willsey to take up the position, with Groer seconding.

Councilman Michael Palermo, however, disagreed with the nomination, citing Willsey’s inexperience as a council member. Council-

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Lori Henry is sworn in as the new mayor of Roswell.

man Marcelo Zapata agreed and stated that he had not heard from other council members about the nomination before the meeting. He in turn nominated Palermo as mayor pro tem.

When asked about her experience, Willsey stated that she has been attending council meetings regularly for five years and has presided over numerous homeowner’s association meetings and board meetings.

By a vote of 4-2, with Palermo and Zapata dissenting, Willsey was elected mayor pro tem.

ROSWELL, Ga. — Fiserv’s Enterprise Technology Group recently joined forces with North Fulton Community Charities to donate boxes of cereal for their food pantry.

Cereal is always on the wish list of every pantry because it can be eaten for SPECIAL any meal and has a Fiserv’s Enterprise Technology Group long shelf life. The goal was for Fiserv to donates thousands of boxes of cereal to North Fulton Community Charities. donate 500 boxes of cereal.

By creating teams and a friendly competition, ETG ultimately collected 4,500 boxes of cereal to benefit NFCC and other food pantries throughout the area. The winning team averaged 30 boxes of cereal donated per team member.

While working together to fight hunger and help those in need, many Fiserv associates donated toiletries such as toothbrushes and toothpaste to further assist NFCC with their 2016 initiatives.

Last year’s efforts helped raise 3,400 toothbrushes and tubes of toothpaste for NFCC.

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By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Former Roswell City Councilmember Kent Igleheart has pleaded guilty to four counts of producing child pornography, one count of receiving child pornography and one count of possessing child pornography, the Department of Justice announced Jan. 8.

“By persuading his minor victims to create and share graphic images of themselves online, Igleheart has caused these children to suffer ongoing and irreparable harm,” said U.S. Attorney Byung J. “BJay” Pak. “No one expects to see a community leader behave in this kind of heinous manner, and this betrayal of public trust underscores the need for parents to remain aware of how their children are using the internet and social media.”

Igleheart, 54, was arrested October 2016 by DeKalb County Police after investigating inappropriate sexual relations with a 17-year-old. He was still serving on the Roswell council at that time and resigned soon after.

After posting bond, Igleheart was arrested again in March 2017 in Gwinnett County after a grand jury indicted him on additional charges.

According to Pak, Igleheart had maintained an online relationship with the victim ever since she was 13 years old. The victim reported that she

had exchanged sexually graphic photographs and conversations with Igleheart, who was posing as a 17-year-old.

Igleheart was caught once he booked a hotel and planned to meet with the victim in person at Northlake Mall. Investigators said he was planning to engage in sexual activity with the victim.

IGLEHEART FBI and DeKalb County investigators found explicit photos of underage victims on Igleheart’s phones and computers.

The searches additionally revealed that Igleheart used the online persona “Kent Allen” and presented himself as a teenage boy between the ages of 14 and 17 to numerous teenage girls online.

During these conversations, he persuaded and enticed the victims to send him explicit photos.

“There is no sentence that can lessen the harm that has been caused to these young children, but at least this suspect will be stopped from pursuing his egregious acts,” said David J. LeValley, Special Agent in Charge of FBI Atlanta.

“Unfortunately, this is another stark reminder to parents to be extremely vigilant when their children go online and use social media.”

Igleheart’s sentencing hearing will be March 26 in Atlanta before U.S. District Judge Amy Totenberg.

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Shoplifters strike employee with car ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police responded Jan. 2 to a shoplifting call in which one employee was hit by the suspects’ car.

The employee told police that three women and a man had shoplifted from the Party City on North Point Parkway and fled to a Chevrolet Malibu. When the employee attempted to stop the car by standing in its path, she was hit on one of her knees. She told police that she was not hurt.

The suspects then left the car and ran toward a nearby Verizon store. The employee was unsure if she later saw the suspects run into a white car and leave.

Police recovered the Chevrolet Malibu, but it was unclear who the driver was. Party City employees were able to recover the merchandise the suspects attempted to steal.

The car was associated with a similar incident earlier that day at the Macy’s in North Point Mall.

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Countywide transit study moves to final phase Meetings scheduled to gather public input

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Fulton County is kicking off a final series of open houses this month to gather the public’s input on the future of transit.

The meetings are the third and final phase in preparing a countywide master plan for Fulton County transit.

The Transit Master Plan is being funded through a federal grant contribution of $800,000 from the Atlanta Regional Commission. Fulton County’s 14 cities – outside of Atlanta – are chipping in the final $200,000 on a per capita basis. The study is being conducted independent of feasibility studies already performed by MARTA This round of meetings will focus on four primary types of transit – heavy rail, light rail, bus rapid transit and arterial rapid transit – and where they can be implemented.

The first meeting was scheduled for Jan. 10 in Best Western, 907 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell. The next meeting in North Fulton will be from 6-8 p.m.

Jan. 23 at the Atlanta Marriott, 5750 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta.

Last month, representatives from the county and cities met to see the latest data based on public input from earlier meetings and from market studies.

The market-based scenario, which includes current and future work patterns, calls for heavy rail extending north along Ga. 400 from Sandy

Springs to Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell. Heavy rail is no small expense, averaging as much as $250 million per mile.

Light rail, which averages around $150 million per mile in cost, is being considered around the northern arc of I-285.

Bus rapid transit, which could include free access to managed lanes, is being considered along Ga. 400 from Holcomb Bridge Road to Windward Parkway and along Holcomb Bridge Road and Ga. 141 in North Fulton.

Arterial Rapid Transit, which would operate amid other roadway traffic, is being considered for Roswell Road and along Old Milton Parkway.

Transit discussions have gained new interest in the past decade as commercial and office development has grown along Ga. 400. Economic forecast studies show the Ga. 400 corridor will continue to draw jobs.

The Transit Master Plan kicked off last April with a series of community meetings to introduce residents to the benefits and options within mass transit. Since then, the county has held 26 public meetings in all 14 cities, 12 special population meetings and five community events.

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Ward and her husband took their two adult children on the Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas cruise because she said they knew there would be something for everyone to enjoy.

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Education takes back seat in 2018 Legislative session Transportation, religious freedom emerge as hot topics FULTON COUNTY, Ga. - After years of being the belle of the ball, the focus on education reform and funding may take a back seat during the 2018 Legislative Session. The larger discussion will likely center on solving the state’s transportation woes and the issue of religious freedom and its impact on the state’s business climate.

That’s not to say schools will be left alone for the next 40 days, but few issues of widespread debate –such as academic reform or funding – have emerged in the early days of the session which began Jan. 8.

The consensus among legislators is this session may be relatively uneventful, especially with an election for a new governor less than 10 months away.

So what could come from the gold dome that may impact students and classrooms across the state?

Casino gambling to pay for college Senate Bill 79 which failed to pass the Senate during the 2017 session will likely be re-introduced this session by its sponsor, Sen. Brandon Beach (R-Alpharetta). Although Beach could not get the votes last session to move it out of committee he promised to bring it back this year. The bill would create two “destination resort casinos” in Georgia with some proceeds going to a number of educational concerns, including the state’s HOPE Scholarship, other state scholarships, grants and loans for college students.

Before SB 79 could take effect, Georgia voters would have to pass an amendment to the state constitution legalizing casinos. The debate over whether to allow casinos, even for lofty purposes like sending kids to college, promises to be a lively one this session.

E-SPLOST expanded House Resolution 319 would allow school systems to use proceeds from the one-cent Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (ESPLOST) to pay for ongoing maintenance and operations for the district. Currently, tax revenues generated by ESPLOST can only be used for capital improvement projects aimed at education (new schools, renovations, technology upgrades, safety and security, etc.), and to retire any outstanding debt related to previous capital projects. ESPLOSTs were authorized by the Georgia Legisla-

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FULTON COUNTY, Ga. - Before diving headlong into a plan to help all 100+ schools in need of academic intervention, the state’s chief turnaround officer is starting with a handful of schools to pilot the First Priority Act program.

Eric Thomas, the longtime educator newly hired to the post, outlined his vision for under-performing schools at a Jan. 5 education symposium hosted by the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education.

“It’s not our vision to turn around schools by removing leaders and staff, [which was] the old way of thinking,” said Thomas, a Savannah native who most recently served as the chief officer for Virginia’s turnaround program. “[Our plan] requires the schools to interact with families, the community, the district and the state. We need all hands to be on deck for schools and students to succeed.”

The idea of partnerships was a constant theme for Thomas, who said if entities outside the school see the need to tend to the school, then they have a role in changing the outcome for students inside the school.

The First Priority Act was signed into law in July by Gov. Nathan Deal to help provide low-performing public schools with the resources needed to raise the academic bar. It was not Deal’s first choice to help schools.

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“There was not an absolute formula in choosing the five pilot schools,” said Thomas, noting he worked with the State School Board in making the selections. “Since this is a [voluntary] process we did look at school systems that were open to the [process] and welcomed it.”

He said the goal is to focus resources on academic and non-academic needs of students, and he acknowledged that many of the factors for success are outside the school house.

“If you really want to address what happens in the classroom you have to consider the non-academic variables,” said Thomas.

The program will rely heavily on data and research from other states with turnaround programs, using best practices already proven to work.

But change will be gradual, Thomas stressed, noting “transformation takes time.”

The process will start with development of a district plan and needs assessment to design a strategy of support and resources necessary for each school. State intervention is voluntary at first, and can end when the school is no longer in the lowest percentiles.

During a subsequent briefing by State Schools Superintendent Richard Woods, he noted the state’s goal is to move the schools out of the turnaround program as efficiently as possible, and remove them from the list of lowest performers.

“I would like to eventually put Dr. Thomas out of a job,” Woods said.

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Roswell Restaurant Week returns January 22

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell restaurants are once again gearing up to showcase their finest during the third annual Roswell Restaurant Week. This year’s event runs from Jan. 22-31 in 32 restaurants around the city and is presented by Roswell Inc, the city’s economic development arm.

“Our restaurant community is at the very heart of one of our top five industries in the city — food and hospitality,” said Steve Stroud, executive director of Roswell Inc. “This event is designed to support and strengthen this industry by showcasing all the unique dining options we have in Roswell, while inviting both locals and newcomers to experience our city’s flourishing culinary scene.”

Throughout the week, guests are invited to choose from special chef-driven prix fixe menus at each of the participating restaurants. The prix fixe menus offer a full meal, complete with several courses, at a fixed price. Customers can choose, for example, from one of three appetizer, entrée and dessert options for one discounted price.

More than five new restaurants are joining the culinary celebration as well as returning favorites. The 32 participating restaurants will feature foods for every palate and price point. Lunches range from $10-$20, while dinners range from $25-45.

The prix fixe menus not only showcase some of the restaurants’ signature favorites, but they may also be an opportunity for chefs to test a new dish and potentially add it to their menu.

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Alpharetta girls end Northview’s 23-game region win streak Raiders lead region standings following 59-53 win

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta girls basketball accomplished Thursday night what no team has done in nearly two years — beat Northview in a region game. The Raiders improved to 6-1 in region play and took over the lead in the 7-AAAAAA standings with their 5953 win at home.

“All the credit goes to our girls,” Alpharetta head coach David Walden said. “They never give up. They play defense, they play with heart and they play like a family and that’s our motto.

As coaches, we can put in schemes, but if they don’t execute and they don’t play hard we don’t win.”

The matchup of two teams ranked in the top-10 in the state in 6A featured plenty of momentum swings, but neither team was able to pull away.

The Raiders (13-1, 7-1) led for the first 15 minutes of the game, but never by more than six points. Northview then fought back to take their first lead in the final minute of the second quarter. The Titans came out strong following halftime and built the largest lead from either team, 36-26 midway through the third.

With his team suddenly trailing by double digits, Walden called a timeout that proved to be a turning point in the game.

“I told our players we needed to get back to Alpharetta basketball,” Walden said. “I told them we weren’t getting good shots and we aren’t taking care of the ball. And if we don’t do those things, it’s tough to play defense.”

Following the timeout, Alpharetta tightened their defense, and though Northview held a size advantage, the Raiders had solid performances from Grace Knutsen and Taylor Hood and caused multiple Northview turnovers in the second half.

With their strong defensive play and after scoring multiple baskets in transition, Alpharetta erased the deficit in four minutes to tie the game at 40-40.

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Northview’s Maya Richards and Alpharetta’s Juju Maduka battle for space in the key in the Raiders’ 59-53 win.

The lead exchanged hands three times in fourth quarter with Ashlee Austin, Northview’s leading scorer, on the bench for three minutes of the period after incurring four fouls. Austin scored 13 points in the first half but was held to a single free throw in the second. She finished with a 14 points and 10 rebounds.

Alpharetta’s Gogo Maduka hit a 3-pointer to give the Raiders a 53-50 lead. A putback shot from Maya Richards gave the Titans the lead a minute later, but Alpharetta would regain a

a layup in transition following a Northview turnover to ice Alpharetta’s first win over Northview since 2012.

“This was a true team win,” Walden said. “They fought their tails off. They told me this game has been on their minds for a while and they were ready.”

The Titans (10-4, 5-1) entered the game riding a 23-game region win streak dating back to their realignment into Region 7-AAAAAA at the outset of last season.

For head coach Chris Yarbrough, their first region loss since February of 2016 is a chance to get better.

“I thought we played well at times, but when you play a team like Alpharetta you have to execute and take care of the ball and we didn’t do that,” he said. The Titans’ turnovers, missed free throws and empty possessions proved costly, Yarbrough said.

Though Northview now sits second in the region standings, the Titans are still in a positive position.

“We still control our own destiny,” Yarbrough said. “This just shows we can’t take anything for granted. We just want to keep getting better and be in a position when we play Alpharetta later in the year we are playing for something.”

Following the girls matchup, the Northview boys won their first region game of the year in a tight contest, 66-61. The Titans (4-10, 1-5) had three scorers in double digits, led by Jaden Causwell with 18.

Alpharetta (8-8, 4-4) dropped to sixth in the Region 7-AAAAAA standings with the loss.

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Cambridge boys make statement against Centennial Bears dominate battle of top region squads

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Cambridge’s performance against Centennial Friday night showed they are the team to beat in Region 7-AAAAAA. In a battle of two teams at the top of the region standings, the Bears led throughout on their way to a 75-51 win on the road.

“I was pleased with the effort on both sides of the court,” Cambridge head coach Chip Flemmer said. “[Centennial] has a lot of size and is a really good team. That concerned us with some mismatch issues, but we said we are going to fight and they did a good job of that.”

The Knights’ 6-foot-10 junior center Rodney Howard led Centennial in scoring with 14 points, but Cambridge’s tight defense under the net, led by Kyler Ingram, Caleb Lucas and David Banks, contested nearly all of Howard’s looks.

The Bears’ offense was led by a standout performance from junior guard Kamar Robertson who netted

24, including shooting 66 percent from beyond the arc.

Following Robertson with nine points was Ingram who added seven rebounds, two steals and two blocks.

Bryce Boutelle and Banks added nine to Caleb Lucas’ eight. Matthew Cleveland also had impressive production off the bench with eight points.

The matchup’s high intensity lasted throughout the game, with players from both sides jawing and instigating even after the Bears had extended their lead to 20 late in the third period.

“You can tell both teams wanted it,” Flemmer said. “Everybody played their tail off and you can tell emotions were getting a little high. We told our guys to keep their heads for four quarters.”

Centennial’s Howard and senior guard Jahlen Jack both spent significant minutes on the bench. Jack finished with nine points and four rebounds.

Cambridge remained unbeaten in region play with the win and sits two games in front of the Knights and Pope.

And though the Bears have solidified themselves as the frontrunner to take the No. 1 seed into the region tournament, Flemmer said he knows there are challenging games for his team in the

next month.

“We know it’s a long season and we’re going to see [Centennial] again, and that’s not going to be an easy game,” he said.

The Knights’ (6-9, 5-3) loss was the second straight in region play. In three nights, Centennial had to play two of the top three teams in the region in Pope and Cambridge, falling in both contests.

Cambridge will seek to continue their winning streak against Chattahoochee (6-8, 3-4) this week.

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Guthrie led all scorers with 16 points and added six rebounds, three steals and two blocks. The Knights’ Aerial Nathan netted 13.

Cambridge junior Audrey Smith recorded a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds.

Centennial (9-6, 6-2) remains in third in the region, behind Alpharetta (13-1, 7-1) and Northview (11-4, 6-1).

The Knights take on Northview in their next game this Friday.

Cambridge fell to 3-5 in region play and will be back in action against Chattahoochee and Pope next week.

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Business leaders hear key legislative issues for 2018 Property tax caps, future of transit highlight agenda

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Transit and property tax relief for homeowners will be two of the key issues on the agenda as the 2018 Legislative Session kicks off this week in Atlanta.

Speaking at a Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce breakfast Jan. 4 in Alpharetta, nine members of the local legislative delegation told some 80 local business leaders they plan to pursue some form of property tax relief in the wake of last year’s resident protest.

“Every person up here has heard from constituents and been involved in talking about it and looking at what we can do about it,” said Rep. Jan Jones, speaker pro tem of the Georgia House.

“I’m sure this is the year to do that so folks can continue to afford to live in North Fulton and predict what their property taxes will be.”

The tax protest ignited last May when homeowners received new property assessments that increased home values by as much as 50 percent for a quarter of the county’s homeowners. Fulton County commissioners ultimately overturned the new assessments, but the county has yet to deal with the fact that assessments on many homes have lagged far behind the state’s prescribed schedule.

State Sen. John Albers said he, too, will work to address local property tax assessments, adding that he received

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Rep. Deborah Silcox (R-Sandy Springs), right, speaks to a crowd of business leaders in Alpharetta Jan. 4 at a breakfast sponsored by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce. The meeting provided local legislators a chance to discuss which issues they plan to take on in this year’s legislative session, which began Monday in Atlanta. Local delegates included, from left, Rep. Jan Jones, Sen. John Albers, Sen. Brandon Beach, Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick, Rep. Chuck Martin, Rep. Scott Hilton, Rep. Betty Price, Rep. Brad Raffensperger and Silcox. more than 7,500 emails on the issue.

Albers has proposed an annual 3 percent cap on property tax assessments and providing some relief for seniors by way of a homestead exemption.

On the issue of transit, Jones said she wants to see more accountability for the money that’s already being spent locally before authorizing more local assessments to fund MARTA. Right now, Fulton, DeKalb and Clayton residents pay a one-cent sales tax to fund MARTA’s transit system. Atlanta voters passed a half-cent increase in their MARTA sales tax in 2016.

“I am gravely concerned that we are getting very, very little for the 1 percent that we’ve been paying for 40 years,” Jones said. “I’d like to see a proposition for what can North Fulton get for the 1 percent they’re paying now?”

Sen. Brandon Beach, long a proponent of transit expansion in some form, said the only solution to solving the transportation problems in Metro Atlanta is to get more counties on board.

He said he would like to “rebrand” MARTA and bring Cobb and Gwinnett counties into the fold, making a total of five core counties. Cobb and Gwinnett

voters have repeatedly rejected taxing themselves into MARTA, although each operates its own bus system.

“If we get those five playing in the same sandbox, we’ve made a lot of progress,” Beach said.

Rep. Chuck Martin said he wants to evaluate the whole idea of transit for the area to determine which avenue makes the most sense to move people.

Heavy rail, by far the most expensive facet of the current system, may not make sense everywhere, he said.

“Let’s look at moving people – not just building things,” he said.

Martin also addressed state income taxes. Recent federal tax legislation, he said, has made the state income tax more expensive because it eliminates the ability of residents to deduct state taxes from their income.

“Now your 6 percent state income tax actually costs you 6 percent,” he said. “It used to cost you only 72 or 75 percent of that or 67 percent.”

Rep. Betty Price said the number one issue for Fulton County this year is property taxes and she plans to pursue legislation to provide for a 3 percent cap on property tax assessments and explore implementation of homestead exemptions for seniors.

Rep. Brad Raffensperger said he wants to make Georgia more welcoming to military veterans who want to start a business. He said he would like to start by extending business fee reductions to those veterans filing for their first corporation.

Raffensperger successfully sponsored legislation last year to cut red tape by reducing the frequency that businesses must file with the Secretary of State’s Office.

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Another company moves to be near MARTA Organization, The sun came up and another company has decided to move its headquarters next to a MARTA station – what else is new?

Insight Global, a staffing company for Fortune 500 GEOFF SMITH companies across Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com the United States and Canada, has decided to move 800 employees into a new, 16-story building to be built between Perimeter Mall and the Dunwoody MARTA station. There has been a lot of talk over the last year of plans to build a high-rise here on the eastern side of the station, now they have a tenant. State Farm is currently building the second of its four high-rises on its new campus across Hammond Drive from the Dunwoody MARTA station. Their first building includes a walkway over Hammond Drive to the station. And there is already talk of more high-rises that could go up along the western side of the MARTA station.

It is common knowledge that most company executives believe that to stay competitive for the future workforce, they need to locate near mass transit. Every major corporate move to the Atlanta area has been at or near a MARTA station. Along with State

Farm, Mercedes-Benz is building its North American headquarters down the street from the Sandy Springs MARTA station. NCR Corp. just moved its large headquarters from Duluth to intown Atlanta to be near mass transit.

According to a recent article in the Atlanta Business Chronicle, Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce President Hala Moddelmog attributed the recent corporate relocations, in part, because of MARTA. “They would not have come to this market if it had not been for MARTA,” she said.

As the Georgia General Assembly heads into session, transit and expansion of MARTA is something sure to be a hot topic. Only in the last couple of years has the Legislature seen expansion of the system as an issue they need to be concerned with. These corporate relocations have made it more acceptable for legislatures from outside of the Metro Atlanta area to be open to conversation about setting aside money for MARTA expansion.

State Sen. Brandon Beach, who chaired the Transportation Committee in the Senate last year, said one of the big issues this year will be to try to bring Gwinnett and Cobb Counties together with Fulton, Dekalb and Clayton counties in funding MARTA. Gwinnett and Cobb have their own transit bus systems independent of

MARTA. Even though their systems drop riders off into the MARTA system, they do not help fund it. Bringing Cobb and Gwinnett into the MARTA system would be a huge plus for transit in Metro Atlanta.

In North Fulton, debate continues about what an expansion of mass transit would look like. Many officials seem warm to the idea of expanding rail up to Holcomb Bridge Road. But there is little consensus to go farther north. State Sen. John Albers is preaching another concept: autonomous vehicles and buses. Rail expansion is expensive and would take 5 to 10 years to build. By that time, Albers says autonomous vehicles will be in use and residents will be more used to taking Uber and Lyft. Instead of spending the billions of dollars it would take for full-rail expansion, a fraction of that money could be used to install a state-of-the-art system of autonomous buses, he argues.

With NCR’s move intown, North Fulton officials are taking the issue of mass transit expansion seriously. I would not be surprised to see a final plan released over the next year or two.

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Once you’re organized, self-discipline comes into play. You may have a lot on your plate, such as a major project to complete, and the only way to get things accomplished is with self-discipline.

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Held Saturday, Jan. 13 at 8 a.m. Both courses are on the paved bike trails and are closed to traffic. After the race, join the fun with lots of food, a DJ, photo opportunities and more. All participants get a T-shirt. Dress as a fairy tale character for a chance to win prizes.

This is a Peachtree Road Race qualifier.

Parking is at Newtown Park, Johns Creek.

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HOLIDAY EVENTS: AVALON ON ICE

What: Ice skate at Avalon on their Rockefeller Center-sized ice skating rink in the plaza.

When: Nov. 19-Jan. 21, times vary Where: Avalon, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta Cost: General admission starts at $18 More info: experienceavalon.com

EVENTS: GIRL’S NIGHT OUT: BELLY DANCING AND MEDITATION

What: Join for a belly dancing session followed by prizes, gentle stretching and meditation. Light refreshments will be provided.

When: Saturday, Jan. 13, 6-8:30 p.m.

Where: Grey Owl Mind-Body Studio, 6250 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek Cost: $20 advanced registration, $25 day of More info and registration: greyowlmb. com

DISTRICT 5 COMMUNITY MEETING

What: Fulton County School’s Board Vice President Linda McCain will hold a community meeting.

When: Tuesday, Jan. 16, 9:30 a.m.

Where: Taylor Road Middle School, 5150 Taylor Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

DIVORCECARE

What: DivorceCare is a biblically based 12-week course and support group that will be offered on Tuesdays. The only charge is for a $15 workbook.

When: Tuesday, Jan. 16, 6:15-8:15 p.m.

Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell Cost: $15 for workbook, classes are free More info and registration: rumc.com/ divorcecare or 770-261-1781

GRIEFSHARE

What: All ages and skill levels are welcome to this paint party.

When: Wednesday, Jan. 17, 1 p.m.

Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek Cost: $10 More info: johnscreekga.gov

THE FUTURE OF THE NORTH POINT ACTIVITY CENTER

What: See a stage production of Lois Lowry’s classic book “The Giver.”

When: Jan. 13, 20, 23 and 27, times vary Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets are $10 More info and tickets: get.org

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What: GriefShare is a biblically based 13-week course and support group for people who have lost loved ones that will be offered on Tuesdays. The only charge is for a $15 workbook.

When: Tuesday, Jan. 16, 6:15-8:15 p.m.

Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell Cost: $15 for workbook, classes are free More info and registration: rumc.com/ grief or 770-261-1781

COOKING AND CRAFTS

COOKING CLASS: KNIFE SKILLS

What: See the story of the Smurfs, tiny blue people who get chased out of their magical home by the evil wizard Gargamel to our world. Ages 5 and up.

When: Friday, Jan. 12, 2 p.m.

Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

What: In this hands-on class, hone basic knife skills and practice the fundamental cuts. Dinner includes salsa, fajitas and a salad.

Complimentary wine and a free minitour of Barrington Hall is included.

When: Tuesday, Jan. 16, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $50 per person More info and registration: roswellgov. com

ZUMBA GOLD - CHAIR

What: Zumba Gold Chair teaches people with limited mobility how to enjoy a full workout for strength, balancing, flexibility and social interaction.

When: Wednesday, Jan. 17, 11 a.m.

Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

ALPHARETTA ROSWELL NEWCOMERS CLUB

What: Join to make new friends, luncheons, adventures and games. This month’s meeting will feature Chef Lynn Ware, who will present on “Superfoods for the New Year.”

When: Wednesday, Jan. 17, 10 a.m.

Where: Hembree Recreation Center, 850 Hembree Road, Roswell More info: arnewcomers.org

“THE GIVER”

What: Help shape the future of the North Point Activity Center at this Community Conversation. Discuss the vision, how to achieve it, public investments and policy changes.

When: Wednesday, Jan. 17, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

What: This creative program is a fun way to experience history through simple recipes and heritage crafts enjoyed in the past. This month’s theme is ice cream. For ages 6-11.

When: Thursday, Jan. 11, 4:30-6 p.m.

Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek More info: autreymill.org

MOVIES ON THE BIG SCREEN: “THE SMURFS”

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: “BUFFALO STACK”

What: To date, Buffalo Stack has released a 5-song EP “Hammer and Nails” in 2016 and a full-length selftitled album in 2014. They play a mix of rock, soul, country and blues.

When: Saturday, Jan. 13, 3 and 8 p.m.

Where: Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming Cost: Tickets are $20 Info and tickets: playhousecumming. com

“TENDERLY: THE ROSEMARY CLOONEY MUSICAL”

What: Based on the life of Rosemary Clooney with a fresh and poignant picture of the woman whose unparalleled talent made her a Hollywood legend.

When: Jan. 11-28, times vary Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets start at $15 More info and tickets: get.org

What: Local artists will display their works in seasonal themes. Some art will be on sale.

When: Through Jan. 16, times vary Where: Roswell Arts Center East, 9100 Fouts Road, Roswell More info: northfulton.com

SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: TAMARA BOGGS What: Tamara Y. Boggs is a freelance visual artist residing in metro Atlanta whose mediums are acrylic and oil paint, graphite and charcoal.

When: Through Feb. 12, all day Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forest St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

LIBRARY EVENTS: ALPHARETTA CRAFT CLUB

What: Work on your project around like-minded crafty people. All are welcome. No registration necessary.

When: Friday, Jan. 12, noon-4 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

MILTON LIBRARY BOOK SALE

What: The Friends of the Milton Library will hold their monthly book sale to raise money for the Milton Library and its programs.

When: Saturday, Jan. 13, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402

DIGESTIVE DISORDERS

What: Learn about common digestive disorders, including Crohn’s and Ulcerative colitis. This informative session will be held with Dr. Daniela Sozanski of New Health Ahead.

When: Saturday, Jan. 13, 10:30 a.m.noon Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

SPEECH FACTORY

What: This program will teach teenagers with basics of public speaking and how to be comfortable with it.

When: Sunday, Jan. 14, 2:30-4 p.m.

Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 770-360-8820

CIRQUE DU TODD ONE-MAN CIRCUS SHOW

What: See a one-man show circus act with juggling, magic, comedy and more.

Presented by Todd Key. Reservations required.

When: Tuesday, Jan. 16, 10:30-11:45 p.m.

Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4050

MILTON HISTORY BOOK CLUB

What: Join to discuss John Ferling’s “Almost a Miracle: The American Victory in the War of Independence.”

When: Tuesday, Jan. 16, 6-7 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402

PARROT PROGRAM

What: Learn about birds as well as see, touch and talk to live parrots.

Reservations required. All ages.

When: Wednesday, Jan. 17, 3:30-4:15 Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4050

PET ADOPTIONS:

FORSYTH COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER What: 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 County More info: 678-965-7185

FULTON COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES What: Pet adoptions When: Every Saturday and Sunday, noon-5 p.m.

Where: PetSmart, 6370 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta Additional adoptions: Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Fulton County Animal Services, 860 Marietta Blvd.

NW, Atlanta More info: 404-613-4958

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GET OUTSIDE, GEORGIA:

The families that run together…

I have a friend who’s a serious athlete. She hikes and climbs and rides mountain bikes – and she runs marathons.

“I ran a marathon last weekend,” she will say, like it’s no STEVE HUDSON big deal.

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What’s a marathon? It’s 26.2 miles of running.

What’s it like to run a marathon? I have no idea, though I wonder sometimes.

But what many people wonder is probably more like this: “Can regular people train for and run marathons too?”

I asked that very question to two different Alpharetta women who have “managed to marathon” (as someone once put it) while still working full time and being full-time moms too.

The short version of their answer?

“Yes!” Here’s the long version.

Before she began serious running, recalls Alpharetta resident Paige Mack, she would tag along while relatives ran races, pulling her kids in a wagon as she watched the action unfold. But one day she realized she was working as hard pulling that wagon as she would if she was running.

“That’s when I said it’s got to be easier to do the race than to just drag the kids along in that wagon!” she says.

Paige began looking into training regimens and found what she wanted at runnersworld.com.

“I followed a strict five-day-a week training schedule,” she says. “That was good for me because I needed the structure.” It also built confidence that she was training correctly. But sometimes it was difficult to meet that schedule’s demands.

“If you can’t adhere to a schedule, you feel guilty,” she says, so she eventually developed a more flexible training schedule of her own.

Paige’s first race was in 2005, and her first full marathon was in 2011.

She will run her ninth full marathon this January.

For Paige, running is a family affair that she enjoys with her three daughters. Jojo, 11, ran her first 5K when just 5 years old and is now on her “fourth or fifth 10K.” Fifteenyear-old Madeline will run her first half marathon in January, and Lydia (just turned 18) has finished three half-marathons and is registered to do

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her first full marathon too. Even husband Kyle joins in the family running from time to time, Paige says.

Paige enjoys the sense of accomplishment that completing in a marathon brings, but there’s more to it than that.

“You know what my favorite thing is about running with the kids?” she says. “When we go out for long training runs, they are unplugged and they talk. It’s wonderful. It’s really good talking time and not at all like you’re trying to force a discussion. You’re trying to keep from thinking about what hurts, so you talk about everything that’s on your mind.”

How would Paige advise others who want to get into running?

“I’d point them toward a program called ‘Couch to 5K’ (www.c25k.com),” she says. “It’s a good start – and a good restart too,” Paige says. In fact, Paige did it herself after Jojo was born.

What’s next?

“An ultramarathon,” Paige says, referring to any race longer than the traditional marathon. She adds, “A 50K [about 31 miles] would be my next goal.”

Bonnie Luffel is another Alpharetta resident who’s a great fan of marathons.

“My husband David runs them,” she says. In fact, David has run the Boston Marathon. “So when I hit age 40, I decided I had to try it too.”

Like Paige, Bonnie began with a formal training plan – a 16-week plan she found in a book on women’s running.

“You start gradually and build up the miles,” she says.

Bonnie’s training incorporated the “Fartlek” approach of blending fast running and slower running, and she pushed herself as hard as she could while still being able to carry on a conversation.

“That’s what you aim for – being able to talk to someone while you run,” she says.

What’s it like to train for a mara-

thon? Some days, Bonnie says, “I can run forever. But some days I can’t even run a mile.” On those can’t-run-a-mile days, she adds, “It’s important to keep the big picture in mind. That’s when I remind myself that I’m working toward a goal.”

For Bonnie, as for many busy women, the hardest thing is simply finding the time. She has been part of a running group through the YMCA, and that helps. But being a mom while working full time as a para-professional at Alpharetta Elementary “does make it harder to find time to train like I’d like to – especially once I start getting into longer distances and start to train for longer runs.”

Like Paige, Bonnie enjoys sharing running with her family. She runs with her husband David as well as with her 9-year-old daughter Annabelle. In fact, she adds, Annabelle has topped the one-mile mark.

“She’s very interested,” Bonnie says, “and I think she will enjoy it.”

Bonnie further shares her enthusiasm for running with students at Alpharetta Elementary through the school’s “You Go Girl” program. There are close to 20 girls involved with that program, and they’re currently training for the school’s Flying 5K race in February.

“It’s inspiring to see young people want to get out and run,” she says, “and it’s important to be a role model so the girls will see you and think ‘If she can do it, then someday I can do it too.’ ” Though getting started in marathon running can be intimidating, Bonnie encourages other women to go for it.

“When I see new runners starting out, I always encourage them,” she says. “I tell them ‘You’ve got this!’ ” She adds, “Find that good training plan and a supportive run group that will motivate you to get out there.

Sure, you’re going to have bad days.

But don’t get discouraged. Know that it’s going to get better – and don’t give up!

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Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) -- A Blue Stop Sign for Skin Cancer It is often after a patient’s first Mohs surgery that I am asked a very important question: What can I do to prevent future skin cancer surgeries? Besides jumping into a DeLorean and convincing your adolescent self to use sunscreen and wear a hat, one of the best options for resolving much of your sun damage lies in none other than more exposure to light! But sun worshipers need not TAYLOR get too excited – this is not the light of more sun exposure or of indoor tanning beds but rather photodynamic therapy (nicknamed PDT or blue light therapy).

The question of whether someone has skin cancer is not always black or white. Often, there are shades of gray.

Yes, many moles are simply healthy, and a few other growths prove to be melanoma. However, for most people and for most concerning growths, skin cancers progress through early “precancerous” stages when they can be more easily treated and can be addressed non-invasively and non-surgically.

Many squamous cell carcinomas begin as a “pre-cancer” called an actinic keratosis or “AK” – a rough or discolored area that usually arises in an area of sun-damaged or sun-exposed skin.

Often, a heavily sun-damaged individual will have ten or twenty actinic keratoses. AK’s typically grow slowly with perhaps 1-2% progressing to skin cancer per year. To put it simply, if you have 10 AKs on your body, you have a 10%-20% chance per year that one will develop into a skin cancer. This slow growth rate means that there is time to treat AKs before they become skin cancer.

If individuals with red or rough sun-damaged skin address their sun damage now, they will have less reason to regret their fun summer memories later. Active individuals such as the residents of our area enjoy family time outdoors, golfing, going to the pool, and outdoor exercise. These minutes clocked under the sun add up. Luckily, a single PDT treatment can erase 75% of precancers in a single area in just one treatment. So what exactly is PDT? During PDT, a nurse or physician applies a liquid medicine called ALA to the area to be treated: often the face, scalp, neck or décolletage undergo therapy, but other areas such as the arms may also be treated. The ALA incubates

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and sits on the skin for one to four hours. ALA is absorbed by unhealthy cells during the incubation phase. A blue light specially designed to activate ALA is then applied for about fifteen minutes. Blue light of 410-420nm in wavelength activates the ALA, causing it to damage the unhealthy cells and allowing them to be eliminated and replaced by healthy skin. Blue light therapy is selective -- it causes the destruction of precancerous cells without significantly damaging surrounding healthy cells.

After PDT treatment, a patient should completely avoid the sun for at least 48 hrs, as the treatment will mimic a moderate sunburn. It takes roughly 4-6 weeks for patients to see the overall improvement in their skin but depending on the degree of sun damage, the effects can be dramatic!

An added benefit of PDT is an overall healthier complexion, more even skin tone, reduced acne (PDT treatments are also used for acne issues), and a more youthful appearance. Usually covered by insurance, PDT is an excellent treatment option for someone looking to eliminate pre-cancers and decrease the chances of future skin cancers.

At Premier Dermatology and Mohs Surgery of Atlanta, we are proud to offer BLU-U, the gold standard in PDT treatment. Visit www.PremierDermAtl. com to learn more about PDT, Dr. Brent Taylor or Premier Dermatology’s other treatment options.

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Get help taking your medicine (NAPSI)—According to the American Medical Association (AMA), about one in four new prescriptions is never filled, and about half the time patients don’t take the medications they do have.

The Problem People give eight basic reasons for not complying, the AMA adds: 1. Fear. People may be frightened of potential side effects. They may have witnessed side effects experienced by someone else who was taking the same or a similar medication and believe the medication caused the problems.

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8. Mistrust. Some people are suspicious of their doctor’s motives for prescribing certain medications because of stories about pharmaceutical companies influencing physician prescribing patterns.

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Don’t be embarrassed about Alzheimer’s Alzheimer’s disease can be difficult for children, teens, even adults to understand. There will be times your grandma doesn’t seem like she used to be. Or without warning she may get confused, agitated or even angry to the point of accusing you of stealing.

And it may happen when you are out in public, at church, the grocery store, or at a family gathering. Even though you know Alzheimer’s is the cause, it is common to be embarrassed about it.

While you can’t stop behavior changes due to Alzheimer’s, there are tips to help you better manage the situation.

Think About It from Their Perspective Alzheimer’s progressively destroys brain cells over time, so during the early stages many people living with the disease do recognize something is wrong. They may know they are supposed to recognize you, but they can’t.

Imagine how frustrating and scary that would be.

It is important to put yourself in their shoes and think about how you might react if your world suddenly didn’t make sense or you were in a position where you realized you should know someone – even a close family

member – but just couldn’t remember who they were or what they meant to you.

Adjust Social Routines Everyone needs social interaction, even those living with memory loss.

But as the disease progresses unfamiliar places and social interactions can become scary and more difficult to manage.

Consider hosting the monthly family dinner at your house, or the home of a close friend instead of meeting at a new restaurant. Consider a familiar locale for the family vacation and stick to visiting favorite landmarks and attractions.

While each day is different, through many stages of Alzheimer’s it is likely your loved one will feel more comforted and peaceful with the familiar vs.

something new that might trigger fear or agitation.

Have A Sense of Humor While Alzheimer’s and dementia are serious, as a family member or friend, keeping a sense of humor makes a big difference. Let’s face it, there are times you just have to find humor in the situation. It can lighten the mood not only for yourself, but also for your family and your loved one suffering from memory loss.

And don’t forget it is human nature to pick up on the emotions of others around you and this is no different for those living with memory loss. Getting embarrassed or anxious when grandma says the wrong thing can even make the situation worse as she picks up on your rising level of anxiety.

Sometimes it is just best to whisper a quiet apology, laugh and move on.

Don’t Argue Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease that destroys memory. If someone can’t remember, recalls something differently, or is convinced the neighbor stole their favorite pen, don’t spend time arguing or trying to convince them otherwise. Even if they end up agreeing with you today it is no guarantee they will remember it tomorrow. Instead try reassuring them or even asking questions about the memory they are recalling.

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Your perfect smile- Can you picture it?

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Clenching is biting together tightly, overtime, damaging the complex system of muscles, ligaments, disc, and bone.

These are two ways the mouth reacts to the demands and threat of stress. Orthodontic treatment improves function and esthetics of your teeth, minimizing wear and tear.

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Is that my coffee cup? Contact Lens Research is here in Johns Creek!

By Barbara Rahn RN CPCP Enhanced Beauty Permanent Makeup Are you tired of refreshing your lip color several times per day? Are you hiding your inventory of $25 lipsticks from your spouse? Do your lips seem to be shrinking and losing their shape and fullness? And the absolute worst, are you leaving your “mark” on every Starbucks latte’ you sip?

Winter is the best time to consider permanent lip color. A natural appearing, soft lip line can give your lips the definition they need. If you have uneven symmetry of the lips, that can be adjusted for a more balanced smile.

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Contact lenses may act as biosensors, drug delivery devices or in virtual/ augmented reality. As futuristic as these ideas may sound, researchers are on the brink of bringing these technologies to life.

Advancements in engineering and chemistry certainly drive new contact lens innovations, but clinical data is crucial to bring new products and product enhancements to the market. That’s where we at the Johns Creek Research Clinic come in and that’s how you may help….

Our staff thrives on vision care research. As we are not a primary care clinic, we are dedicated to clinical research that enhances product development. In our program, qualified participants gain the opportunity to try new investigational contact lens designs, materials, and lens care systems and provide feedback which directly

influences next generation goods. Our mission is to help deliver enhanced vision care products that can improve vision, quality of life and customer satisfaction.

With over 45 combined years of clinical and ophthalmic research experience, the clinicians and staff at the Johns Creek Research Clinic bring top-notch vision care research to Johns Creek, GA. Interested in learning more about our program and how you can become involved? Stop by and meet us or give us a call to learn more about this exciting opportunity right here in the North Atlanta area.

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Composite Bonding: Chipped, broken, discolored or decayed teeth may be repaired or have their appearance corrected using a procedure called composite bonding.

Teeth Whitening: Teeth whitening is perhaps the most commonly recommended cosmetic dentistry procedure.

Dental Veneers: Composite or porcelain laminates that are adhesively bonded to the surface of a tooth to correct and repair chips and cracks will improve a worn appearance or severe tooth discoloration.

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Protect your Where are you getting Specialist privacy in your health information? in Integrative the New Year

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By Amy Hentschel Click, click, and click. Many families go online to search for senior care options and without even realizing it, disclose personal, financial, care and medical information to companies that share this information with HENTSCHEL dozens of third party providers. Within minutes, they are bombarded with emails and phone calls asking them to come take a tour of a property, set up a home assessment, or even meet with a financial planner.

During a time of great stress and need, the last thing that families are worried about or understand is that their privacy is NOT being protected.

The HIPAA law passed in 1996 by Congress and implemented in 1997, is a combination of regulations aimed at reducing waste, fraud and abuse in the health care industry. It also enacts strict security standards for the protection of personal health information, but unfortunately it does not apply to many private interrelated companies dealing with senior care. Some companies vaguely disclose that they share private information to third parties, but most offer no disclosure and even seek to use the information for financial gain.

We believe that these practices are wrong. Our clients share personal details about day to day care, medications, memory loss, savings and retirement, and disclose intimate details about their loved ones’ history and life. It is a sacred privilege to be in the position to receive this information and guide families to true solutions.

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We live in an age where information is readily available at our fingertips. Thanks to the internet, we can learn more about virtually any topic.

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There is no other school like High Meadows Each school day, 400 students learn through the experiential, immersive educational opportunities provided in our classrooms and across our 42 acres of grassy fields and scenic woodlands. Beginning at the age of three years old, our school is focused on developing future global citizens and innovative leaders who embrace challenge and think for themselves.

Each class is taught by two lead teachers, demonstrating our commitment to exceptional individualized instruction. Our experiential curriculum emphasizes academic excellence, love of learning, critical thinking, and environmental and social responsibility. As a nationally recognized and award-winning leader in progressive education, High Meadows is an accredited International Baccalaureate (IB) World School offering its renowned Primary Years Programme for students in preschool through fifth grade.

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Retention prevention and standardized testing: teacher communication is critical Jennifer Hasser, M.Ed. Executive Director, Syllables Learning Center Standardized testing season is about to begin. With the Georgia Milestones right around the corner, schools are already evaluating student progress and creating a short list of students at risk of being retained.

If you are concerned about your child’s progress, now is the time to determine where your child stands and develop a plan.

Waiting until standardized test results come in will not give you the time you need to reverse your child’s trajectory.

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McGinnis Woods Country Day School McGinnis Woods Country Day School is dedicated to inspiring students with the passion to excel through engaging hands-on, mindson instruction. McGinnis Woods is a non-parochial school located in Alpharetta that offers a challenging curriculum for infants through 8th grade.

McGinnis Woods Country Day School holds top accreditations, including GAC, SACS, and NAEYC and provides students with an exceptional learning environment.

Small class sizes emphasizing individualized attention are a priority at McGinnis Woods. The rich core curriculum includes art, music, physical education, Spanish, health, computer education, and library instruction.

Students learn through a variety of engaging teaching techniques and technologies with emphasis placed on differentiated groupings, STEM curriculum and unique projects which make each day memorable. Engaging guest speakers, monthly field trips, community service, and leadership opportunities round out the curriculum. Drama, Science Olympiad, Competitive Sports, and Robotics teams train year round. After school programs and Specialty Clubs are also available.

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Amana 7th graders turn STEM lessons into well water for South Sudan At Amana Academy in Alpharetta, the only STEM Certified Middle School in Fulton County, 7th Grade students have historically outperformed their peers at local middle schools on the Georgia Milestones.

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Across Georgia, 7th grade life science students learn how organisms interact with their environments.

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Intimate, yet worldly. Nurturing, yet academically rigorous. Loving, yet on the cutting edge of technology. Can a school really have it all? We think it has to.

Woodward North is the Johns Creek campus of Woodward Academy. Enrolling pre-K through sixth grade students and located on 33 beautifully wooded acres, it combines the intimacy of home with the resources of our Main Campus. With an average student-teacher ratio of 6:1, everyone from our principal to our school nurse to our beloved teachers is dedicated to caring for our kids every step of the way, while guiding them through a challenging college-preparatory curriculum.

Expertise in science, math, reading, and writing is just the tip of the iceberg at Woodward North. We incorporate our STEM programs throughout the curriculum, preparing our students for success amidst a rapidly changing world.

Students in pre-K through third grade enjoy weekly classes where they are taught foundational skills in technology, robotics and coding as well as general computer skills. Students in fourth through sixth grades take advanced classes in these subjects, with additional emphasis on engineering, design thinking, research, media production, and life skills to encourage and inspire critical thinking, problem-solving, and engaged collaboration. In addition, our Learning labs, MakerSpaces, and our dedicated STEM center known as the “Eaglesphere” are outfitted with the latest technology like BeeBots, SmartBoards, iPads, and other robotics and engineering tools that students use to solve real-world problems.

Educating the whole child means cocurricular programs, athletics, and the arts are a vital part of every student’s educational journey. Programs like our world championship-winning Odyssey of the Mind teams teach students to collaborate, problem-solve, and employ design-thinking to over-

come obstacles and find solutions.

From horseback riding and golf to an array of of other athletic options, every student is active at Woodward. Our arts programs are similarly extensive.

Our students learn skills in music, performance, drawing, painting, and crafts that set them up for a lifetime of creative work.

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Every day, our students bring experiences from a vast array of cultures, ethnicities, religions, races, learning styles, and geographic neighborhoods, which means that every day they learn from peers who are different from them.

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Most Woodward North students continue on to Main Campus in seventh grade for a whole new world of opportunities, including our Independent Scientific Research and Global Connections programs. The Academy provides extensive bus transportation, and many students choose to ride MARTA in designated Woodward cars with assigned security officers. A typical Woodward Academy graduating class attends more than 100 different colleges and universities, devotes 5,000 hours to community service, and earns more than $15 million in scholarships. They join an alumni network of 10,000+ and go on to live every version of success as engineers, musicians, professors, business leaders, you name it.

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Celebrate 20 years at Peachtree Park Prep

Don’t miss your chance to tour Atlanta Academy We invite you to tour Atlanta Academy, a 2017 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. Our school serves 300 preschool-8th grade students in North Atlanta. Our mission to give every student the individual attention they need to succeed is at the core of everything we do. Call 678.461.6102 or email Kristi McCarthy at kmccarthy@atlantaacademy.com.

To celebrate 20 Years of Loving to Learn at Peachtree Park Prep there were several Alumni events including the 1st ANNUAL “I WAS A PREPPIE” national tee shirt Day. PPP Alumni, PREPPIES, are currently attending Westminster, Pace Academy, Lovett, Woodward, Weslyan, Kings Ridge, Greater Atlanta Christian and well over 90% of PPP Alumni tracked are in accelerated classrooms at Johns Creek, Northview, Alpharetta, and Norcross public high schools. PPP Alumni are currently attending or have earned degrees from Harvard, Clemson, Georgia Tech, UGA, Auburn, North Carolina, Duke, Lehigh, Emory, LSU, SCAD, and many more, with several PPP graduates currently working on their PhD and one PPP Alumni has obtained a degree at Yale Medical. Graduates from PPP are elite high school and college athletes, some of them already participating in the NFL and MLB, as well as a PPP graduate in training as a hopeful Olympic competitor. A recent PPP graduate has had photos published in a luxury Atlanta magazine and the PPP community is following a former graduate “super model” on the international stage, as well as a PPP Alumni appear-

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The importance of early education and a solid foundation founded and fostered in “Loving to Learn” cannot be overstated or under appreciated. Second, the importance of retaining a Fabulous Faculty with years of dedication and enthusiastic service to students’ early education shows in the students achieving the Love of Learning that will last them a life-time. These two concepts cannot be separated.

Peachtree Park Prep has received many accolades through the years, but no award is more important and meaningful than hearing about the accomplishments of the students, past and present, and their parents attributing an important part of their success to the early foundation of Loving to Learn that they received at Peachtree Park Prep.

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Saint Francis School Saint Francis School is an independent, not for profit, nonsectarian, college preparatory school founded in 1976. Grades K through 8 are located on the 24-acre Roswell Campus while the High School is located on the 47acre Milton campus. Our mission is to provide a college preparatory program that is challenging, yet supportive for students with diverse academic abilities. Throughout Saint Francis the development of strong organizational and study skills is an integral part of our learning and teaching philosophy. To accommodate different academic ability levels within our student body, we offer rigorous Advanced Placement, Honors, Traditional and Support courses in each curriculum. Our graduates receive a College Prep Diploma, but for those students striving for a more challenging course load, we offer a College Prep with Distinction Diploma. With a 100% acceptance rate to college and the majority of graduates qualifying for the Hope Scholarship, Saint Francis alumni attend a wide variety of programs ranging from Ivy League schools, small private colleges to prestigious Art Institutes.

Development of basic skills begins early in elementary and middle school grades where students receive intensive instruction in reading, math and writing skills. Major emphasis is placed on reading comprehension, phonics (Fundations®), and vocabulary development. We recognize students have different styles of learning; therefore, we present and teach in a multi-modal fashion. Math is reviewed and enriched through school licensed, web-based

programs. Reading and writing instruction for all students in grades 3–5 is enhanced through the use of computer based programs such as Read and Write Gold®. For students who struggle in reading we offer the Wilson Reading System® (Gr. 4 – 5) and Just Words® (Gr. 6 – 7) taught by Wilson certified teachers. Additional offerings (Gr. 1 – 8) include Science, Social Studies, Technology, Physical Education, Guidance, Art, Music, Drama, Band (Gr. 6 – 12), S.T.E.A.M. electives, and clubs. Each teacher offers a Homework Hour at the end of the school day (Gr. 1 – 12), where students are given the opportunity to clarify areas of concern, prepare for upcoming tests and quizzes, and begin that night’s homework.

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Local grads appear in FBS bowls 47 North Fulton and Forsyth County alum vie for bowl wins

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON/FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Nearly 50 North Fulton and Forsyth County graduates competed in the NCCA FBS bowl games this season, including in Monday’s National Championship.

Seventeen of the 19 North Fulton and Forsyth County schools were represented during this year’s bowl games.

Roswell and Milton had the most graduates on rosters, each with eight in the 40-game bowl schedule. Georgia State had the highest number of local grads with nine, followed by Wake Forest with four.

The national title game between Alabama and Georgia on Monday featured six local graduates from five different North Fulton schools.

Josh Moran of Milton, Blessed Trinity’s Jake Skole and Northview grad Turner Fortin were on the roster for Georgia in the playoff finals. All underclassmen, the trio of North Fulton products are still vying for playing time.

For Alabama, Roswell’s Xavier McKinney, Hunter Bryant of Fellowship Christian and Scott Meyer of Blessed Trinity all sought the championship ring. McKinney, a freshman safety, appeared in five games for the Crimson Tide this year and had eight total tackles. Senior walk-on tight end Meyer earned his first playing time earlier this season against Mercer.

McKinney’s Tide beat Clemson in the semifinals of the College Football Playoff, ending two of his former Roswell teammates’ seasons. Freshman cornerback LeAnthony Williams and sophomore linebacker Tre Lamar both play for the Tigers. Lamar earned multiple starts this season, accounting for 52 total tackles, four sacks and a forced fumble, before an injury sidelined him late in the season.

Perhaps the biggest bowl performance from a local was that of West Forsyth alum A.J. Erdely. The UAB junior quarterback threw for 2,331 yards this season with 16 touchdowns. He was 24-45 for 254 yards in the Blazers’ 41-6 loss to Ohio in the Bahamas Bowl.

Four of those completed passes went to Chattahoochee graduate Collin Lisa, who accounted for 55 yards receiving.

North Forsyth grad Colby Gossett ended his collegiate career with Appalachian State in the Dollar General Bowl on Dec. 23. Gossett, an offensive line-

man, was named All-Sun Belt for the second consecutive season this year.

University of Central Florida junior linebacker and Blessed Trinity alum Pat Jasinski led the Knights in tackles this season on their way to a perfect 13-0 season with their win over Auburn in the Peach Bowl.

Auburn had two former North Fulton players on its roster, including Cambridge’s Craig Carter and Malik Willis of Roswell. Willis, a freshman, appeared in five games for the Tigers this season accounting for 45 yards passing, 221 yards rushing and two touchdowns.

The Alamo Bowl pitting Stanford against TCU included two former North Fulton rivals facing off again. Milton graduate and junior offensive lineman Nick Wilson lined up against Alpharetta alum Michael Downing, Jr. Each saw playing time in the thrilling game.

Downing, a safety, had two tackles while Wilson powered the Cardinal to 369 yards of total offense.

King’s Ridge graduate Penny Hart had another standout season as a receiver with Georgia State. Hart compiled 74 receptions for 1,121 yards with eight touchdowns. He had one reception for 27 yards against Western Kentucky in the Panthers’ first-ever bowl win in the Autonation Cure Bowl Dec. 16.

He was joined on the Panthers’ sideline by seven other former local standouts, including fellow King’s Ridge grad Remy Lazarus and Forsyth Central’s Jacob Nesmith.

Other North Fulton/Forsyth County graduates on the roster for bowl games: Justin Victorian (Roswell/Grambling State), Chase Hooper (Milton/Florida Atlantic), D’Vonn Isaac (Alpharetta, UAB), Trevor McSwain (Lambert/Duke), Eli Huggins (West Forsyth/Kansas State), Kameron House (Northview, Florida State), Ben Everett (Northview/ Navy), Jacob Gregory (Centennial/ Navy), Dillon Alexander (Lambert/Michigan State), Troy Simon (Milton/Wake Forest), Chris Calhoun (Centennial/ Wake Forest), Tyler Watson (Milton/ Wake Forest), Davis Johnson (Milton/ Wake Forest), Corey Reed (Roswell/ Louisville), Jacob Bolton (Blessed Trinity/Iowa State), David Moore (Milton/ Memphis), Mechane Slade (Roswell/ Memphis), Corey Helms (Milton/South Carolina), Matthew Smith (Roswell/ South Carolina), Davis Shanley (South Forsyth/Western Kentucky), Jackson Davenport (Northview/Georgia State), Mark Lancaster (Johns Creek, Georgia State), Kyndall Phillips (West Forsyth, Georgia State), David West (West Forsyth/Georgia State), Aaron Winchester (Mount Pisgah/Georgia State).

Local football players shine in Elite Showcase

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com POWDER SPRINGS, Ga. — North Fulton and Forsyth County were well represented at the 2017 Georgia Elite Showcase, an all-star game for all classes of standout football players from around the state, Dec. 26-28 at McEachern High.

Thirty local players and six coaches participated in the event which featured games between two all-star teams in each class.

Seniors Milton senior offensive lineman Blake Watson and Nate Thompson led the Senior National team to 167 yards rushing under offensive line coach Reggie Nixon of Centennial. Fellow Milton player London Best was also named to the National team as tight end with Lambert’s Justine Bacile coaching quarterbacks and running backs.

The American team, which won 17-14, included North Forsyth’s Cade Jenson and Northview’s Reggie Cotton. Jenson recorded two total tackles, including a sack.

Juniors The junior showcase game featured the highest amount of North Fulton and Forsyth County participants, with 13 players representing nine schools.

The American team won, 31-19, behind strong performances from local players. Johns Creek’s Nate Hope led the team with 45 yards rushing, behind Alpharetta offensive linemen William Wagner and Kamau Williams.

Centennial’s Cal Dickie had two receptions for 40 yards.

Blessed Trinity’s JR Bivens accounted for three total tackles, including a sack and two quarterback hurries. South Forsyth’s Jack Pehrson had three tackles and Milton linebacker Allen Walker had two.

The American team’s scoring was

started by Milton kicker Hayden Hairston who connected on a 54-yard field goal in the first quarter. Hairston was 1-2 on field goals and 2-2 on PAT’s.

The National team’s offensive was led by two Cambridge players, receiver Ridge Polk and offensive guard Kasra Bojnardi. Polk accounted for 10 receptions for 73 yards.

North Forsyth’s Honus Wagner was second in tackles on the National team, accounting for four total. Forsyth Central linebacker Jackson Leak was also named to the team.

Sophomores Three Milton coaches led the Sophomore American team, including head coach Adam Clack, offensive coordinator Ben Reaves Jr. and defensive coordinator Drew Connell.

Three Johns Creek defensive players participated in the game, led by John Ross Maye’s three total tackles.

Defensive tackle Jalen McCarthur had two tackle tackles, and defensive back Pat Taylor had one.

West Forsyth kicker Parker Hannon was 5-5 on PAT’s.

South Forsyth’s offensive lineman Noah Mallard powered the National team to 399 total yards and a 38-35 win.

Freshman Seven North Fulton and Forsyth County players were selected for the Freshman American team who fell 3121 to the National team.

Roswell’s Caden Long was 3-5 passing for 58 yards with a touchdown pass to Centennial’s Julian Nixon, who led all receivers with nine receptions for 115 yards. Long also had three kickoffs averaging 49.7 yards and was 3-3 on PAT’s.

Johns Creek’s Dylan Parr had a rush for the team behind teammate Brennen Henderson and North Forsyth’s Austin Kimbarl on the offensive line.

Johns Creek defensive end Cole Nelson had two tackles.

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In the top row, from left, stand the district’s newest Eagle Scouts Robert Davis Forney, Ryan Nickum and SenJun Joseph Lee. In the bottom row, from left, are Anshul Tusnial and William Ash.

Northern Ridge District announces new Eagle Scouts NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The Northern Ridge Boy Scout District, which includes the cities of Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek and Milton, recently announced its newest Eagle Scouts.

These are the Scouts who passed their Eagle Board of Review Dec. 28, 2017 at the Alpharetta Presbyterian Church: Robert Davis Forney, of Troop 27, sponsored by the Johns Creek Christian Church, whose project was the design and construction of a 7risers for the Kindergarten and Pre K classes at Wilson Creek Elementary School.

Ryan Nickum, of Troop 429, was sponsored by Alpharetta Presbyterian Church. His project was the design and construction of a 44-foot wall cabinet for the band room at Chattahoochee

High School.

SenJun Joseph Lee, of Troop 3143, sponsored by Johns Creek United Methodist Church, whose project was the design and building of a raised flower bed for Project EnAble.

Anshul Tusnial, of Troop 430, was sponsored by St. David’s Episcopal Church. He collected toiletries to make toilet kits for homeless mothers and children through North Fulton Charities. Tusnial collected enough toiletries to compose 128 kits.

William Ash, of Troop 10, was sponsored by St. Benedict’s Catholic Church. His project was the design and construction of 10 routed wooden signs for the Cross Country Trail at Alpharetta High School.

CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following items will be heard at a public hearing held by the Planning Commission on Thursday, February 1, 2018 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.

Items forwarded by the Planning Commission will be considered by the City Council on Monday, February 19, 2018 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. PH-17-37 UDC Text Amendments – Downtown Parking Consideration of text amendments to the Unified Development Code to address Downtown Parking. b. PH-17-16 North Point Activity Center Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) Update Consideration of an update to the North Point Activity Center Livable Centers Initiative (LCI).

Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the office of the City Clerk, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.

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CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following items will be heard at a public hearing held by the Planning Commission on Thursday, February 1, 2018 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.

Items forwarded by the Planning Commission will be considered by the City Council on Monday, February 26, 2018 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. Z-17-15/V-17-30 10 & 37 Roswell Street Consideration of a request to rezone 0.89 acres from SU (Special Use) and C-2 (General Commercial) to DT-C (Downtown Core) to allow a three-story office building. A variance is requested to reduce parking requirements. The property is located at 10 & 37 Roswell Street and is legally described as being located in Land Lot 1269, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. b. CLUP-17-06/Z-17-18/V-17-39 1245 Rucker Road Consideration of a request to rezone 1.85 acres from AG (Agriculture) to R-8A/D (Dwelling ‘For-Sale’, Attached/Detached Residential) to allow for the subdivision of the property into eight (8) single-family detached lots. A comprehensive land use plan amendment is requested from Low Density Residential to High Density Residential and a variance is requested to allow a hammerhead turnaround in lieu of a cul-de-sac. The property is located at 1245 Rucker Road on the south side of Rucker Road and east of Harris Road and is legally described as being located in Land Lot 1275, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. c. PH-17-42 Milton Park Promenade (Council Only) Consideration of changes to previous conditions of zoning to allow additional retail/restaurant uses in an existing strip center. The property is located at 5950 North Point Parkway at the southwest corner of North Point Parkway and Mill Creek Avenue and is legally described as being located in Land Lots 796 & 809, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. d. PH-17-40 Webb Bridge Road & Morris Road (Council Only) Consideration of a change to previous conditions of zoning to allow for grading encroachments into the required 100’ undisturbed buffer. The property is located at southwest corner of Webb Bridge Road and Morris Road and is legally described as being located in Land Lots 909, 1262 & 1263, 1st/2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. e. PH-17-39 Home2 Suites (Council Only) Consideration of a change to previous conditions of zoning to allow for a material change to proposed retaining walls. The property is located at the southeast corner of Webb Bridge Road and Morris Road and is legally described as being located in Land Lot 1262, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia.

Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the office of the City Clerk, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.

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Front row (L to R): coach David Eristavi, Dylan Thelen, Ben Houlihan, Andy Sanchez, Andrew Swauger, Ben Schlich, Kalada Nwuke and Holden Tracy. Back row (L to R): Jeremy Paredes, Zach Sullivan, Max Chiofolo, Suraj Mysore, Zach Hugues, Erik Holmen, Cole Carlson and Sanket Gavankar.

Ambush soccer earns top ranking in state NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Following a successful month of play in December, the U15 Alpharetta Ambush boys soccer team has risen to the top ranking in the state and No. 7 in U.S. Region III according to GotSoccer.com.

The Ambush reached the SuperY national youth soccer semifinals in Bradenton, Florida during December, beating last year’s national champions, Ironbound Soccer Club, 3-0 at IMG Academy.

The team then traveled to Orlando and won their showcase group in the Disney Soccer Tournament at the ESPN Wide World of Sports athletic facilities.

—Joe Parker

CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following items will be heard at a public hearing held by the City Council on Monday, January 22, 2018 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. PH-17-32/V-17-43 Northwinds Summit/Pope and Land (Council Only) Consideration of changes to previous conditions of zoning to allow for the relocation of the Alpha Loop through the mixed-use development, reduction of the number of hotel rooms, increase to the height of the hotel building and site plan modifications related to a proposed temporary surface parking lot. A variance is requested to reduce the 15’ building setback adjacent to the Georgia 400 buffer to 0’. The property is located at the northeast corner of Haynes Bridge Road and Georgia 400 and is legally described as being located in Land Lots 752, 753, 798 and 799, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia.

Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the office of the City Clerk, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.

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Program provides kids with Santa’s personal greetings ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Staff and volunteers from the Alpharetta Department of Parks and Recreation spent time before the holidays playing Santa to area children.

For the past several years, the city has operated a special program to answer children’s letters written to Santa by installing a special mailbox at Wills Park Recreation Center. Beginning Nov. 28 and running through Dec. 16, workers read and responded to around 110 letters received this year, according to Jenny Simpson, recreation supervisor.

In all, seven volunteers worked with staff to ensure all letters were answered.

Many of the letters originated from children at the Alpharetta Primrose School, where close to 50 youngsters participated.

“One of the big things that is important to us is involvement in the community,” said Primrose Executive Director Amanda Coffman. “It’s just one way for our kids to be a part of the community and make it a little easier for the parents.”

The school set up its own mailbox to collect letters that would be forwarded to the Wills Park facility.

“We’ve been doing this for about three years,” Coffman said. “Basically, we’re the in-between, so parents don’t have to take time to drive over to Wills

tude.

“Some were just pictures,” Coffman said. “It’s really neat. We try to make it a big deal, and every year we get more participation.”

—Patrick Fox

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Please join us on Thursday, 12/18 at 6 pm in Milton, gathering the community to talk about camp, enjoy the company of current campers & introduce you to the O-AT-KA experience. Refreshments will be served. More Info or to RSVP: abowe@campoatka.org or (207) 787-3401. www.campoatka.org

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PLACE City Hall Two Park Plaza Council Chambers January 18, 2018 2:00 P.M.

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PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF ALPHARETTA

Children at the Primrose School of Alpharetta spent part of the holiday season writing letters to Santa which were forwarded to the city’s Parks and Recreation Department. The program continues to grow in popularity, according to Amanda Coffman, Primrose School executive director.

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DEATH NOTICES Matthew Lawton Dodd, 68, of Alpharetta, passed away December 21, 2017. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

Jere Evans Freeman, 81, of Cumming, passed away December 29, 2017.

Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

Dorothy Nell DuBreuil, 97, of Cumming, passed away December 31, 2017. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

Michael J. Murray, 68, of Dahlonega, passed away December 27, 2017.

Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

Dorothy Ann Fowler, 80, of Duluth, passed away December 29, 2017.

Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

Edoria Rose Thomas, 86, of Gulf Breeze, FL, passed away December 29, 2017. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

Whether you are experiencing the loss of a loved one or want to plan for the future, a caring staff member at Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery is ready to serve your family.

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BA &/or 5 yrs. experience required. Bilingual in Spanish a plus. NFCC requires background check, drug screen and e-Verify. Submit resume with salary requirements or pick up application & job descriptions at NFCC, 11270 Elkins Rd, Roswell 30076 or batherton@ nfcchelp.org

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