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Game systems stolen during home robbery JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A man reported Feb. 20 that multiple game systems, worth $700, were stolen from his residence while he was away. The man returned to his home at 7:30 p.m. that night at Hunts Pointe Drive, only to realize that the wooden gate to the backyard was open. The rear door leading to the garage had also been forced in. The man immediately called 911 instead of going in, but police did not find anyone inside. The man told officers that a Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and Playstation 4 were missing. Additionally, the man’s digital thermostat system had a notification that it had detected someone with its motion sensor in the house at 2:36 p.m. Several rooms showed signs that someone had rifled through them, with disturbed papers and opened drawers.

Shed damaged, pressure washer stolen JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The property manager of The Estates at Johns Creek reported Feb. 21 that someone had forced their way into the maintenance shed and stolen $1,200 worth of equipment. The incident occurred overnight Feb. 20 while no employees were present. Police verified that someone had pried open the shed, damaging the latch and frame. Damage to the doors alone was estimated at $2,500. Inside the shed, a red and black Honda 4,200 PSI pressure washer, worth $1,200, was gone. No other items were removed from the shed.

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Springtime Q & A with Dr. Thomas Chacko Rated one of the Top Allergists in Atlanta and selected for the cover of Atlanta Top Doctor Magazine, Dr. Thomas Chacko is Atlanta’s expert in Allergies and Asthma. With recent speaking opportunities on CNN, HLN, WebMD, and Fox News, Dr. Chacko is sought after nationally for his expertise in all areas of adult and pediatric allergy and immunology. These days though, Dr. Chacko is extremely busy with Atlanta’s exceptionally high spring pollen counts. Here are some Q and As to learn both about Dr. Chacko as well as treatment for springtime allergies.

Where did you grow up?

I grew up in Queens, N.Y. My parents still reside in Bayside Queens—where I grew up. I only left home to attend college at Penn State University and then medical school at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia.

When did you discover medicine and decide to make it your career?

My mother is a pediatrician, and I always admired how much she enjoyed her work. That led me to medicine. I knew at a pretty young age that I wanted to be a doctor, likely around 9th grade or so.

How did you discover allergy medicine and decide that it was the right specialty for you?

In my first year of residency at NYU, a fellow resident told me to check out the field of Allergy/Immunology. I learned I get to take care of both children and adults as well as get to know families (as allergies tend to be hereditary). I did a few rotations and really fell in love with the field. To this day, I’m very happy I chose this path and hope to practice as long as I can.

Do you have a mentor or someone who has been instrumental in your career?

Again, It would be my mother. She loved what she did and it was also how she provided for our family.

Will you tell us a little bit about your family?

My wife is a high school teacher. She taught at both Miton and Cambridge and now works partime in my practice. I have 3 children, Christina, 10 years old; Jaya, 8; and TJ, 7. We live in the area, a community called Harrington Falls in Alpharetta. All 3 children attend Alpharetta Elementary (Go Eagles – both AES Eagles and Superbowl champs – Philadelphia Eagles – my wife is a hardcore Philly fan).

What can we do to help treat these springtime allergies?

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Then, you should likely go see an allergist. There are many other treatments, such as immunotherapy than can desensitize to the pollen. Most of my patients who are on allergy shots are doing much better with the spring pollens.

Any other tips?

Don’t let your spring be miserable. See your doctor and get on the proper treatment to enjoy the springtime.

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Fulton Schools to support student expression on March 14 Middle, high schools to provide time for walkout By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Officials with the Fulton County School System have reversed their policy on the National School Walkout Day on March 14, and are now allowing a “structured, organized” event that morning for students who wish to participate. “This is a learning opportunity for our students,” Fulton Superintendent Jeff Rose said. “The district will provide support to schools, ensuring a supervised environment. We will allow students to respectfully express their support for those impacted by the Parkland, Florida shooting.” At 10 a.m. on March 14, all middle and high schools will have adjusted bell schedules to participate in “expressions of support for the Parkland, Florida community,” Rose said. The event is optional for students. Organized by the Women’s March

Youth EMPOWER group, the March 14 event calls for students, teachers, school administrators and others to take part in a 17-minute school walkout at 10 a.m. that day to protest what the group believes is Congress’ inaction to do more about school violence. Originally, Fulton leaders said students would face disciplinary action if they left classes without permission to participate in the nationwide walkout. Reasons cited were primarily for safety and disruption issues. While many supported that decision, equal numbers criticized the district for what they saw as violating the free speech of students. The revised stance attempts a balance, with district leaders careful to phrase the March 14 event as a time to show respect for those killed in the Parkland, Fla., shooting on Feb. 14 – not as a protest against government and guns. The shift in stance still has found

little consensus, with many parents and students continuing to line up on both sides of the issue. “Schools are for education, not political protest. If students want to express their feelings, it should be organized outside of the school day,” wrote one poster on the Fulton School’s Facebook page. But many saw this as an opportunity for learning, noting that Atlanta is notable for its civic protests and leaders. “I hope on [March 14] you encourage your history teachers to talk about other successful protests. Atlanta has been in the middle of many, and what a great opportunity for Fulton County to highlight them,” another poster wrote. Rose said the conversation on school violence and safety will continue, with principals and school staff listening to students and their ideas about how to express themselves. But parameters will remain in place. “The Fulton County School System fully supports these student expression

The district will provide support to schools, ensuring a supervised environment. We will allow students to respectfully express their support for those impacted by the Parkland, Florida shooting.” JEFF ROSE Fulton Superintendent activities provided they do not disrupt the school day,” Rose said.

Georgia lawmakers act on safety, recess Education voucher plan dies on Crossover Day By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com ATLANTA – Georgia legislators got serious about school safety protocol, quickly acting on a bill that mandates preparedness drills in every Georgia school. The bill was one of several education

related bills that passed their original chamber by Feb. 28 (Crossover Day) and remain alive this session. Senate Bill 457, sponsored by Sen. Horacena Tate (D-Atlanta) was filed on Feb. 20 – just days after the school shooting in Parkland, Fla. – and mandates schools hold regular safety drills under the guidance of Georgia

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Emergency Management/Homeland Security. The bill quickly passed the Senate, and the House is expected to provide SB 457 with similar safe passage to Gov. Nathan Deal’s desk before the end of the session this month. Currently, all public schools in Georgia are required to have school safety plans – reviewed and approved by GEMA and updated annually or as necessary. Senate Bill 457 mandates that schools test these plans through drills and exercises. Catherine Howden, spokeswoman for GEMA/HS, said the agency is “closely monitoring SB 457, and if the proposed legislation is signed by the governor, we will work diligently to meet the [requirements].” House Bill 273, which addresses mandatory school recess, is on the way to Deal’s office after passing both chambers. But parents may want to temper their enthusiasm over big changes at their local schools. Lawmakers stopped short of mandating daily recess in elementary schools, but strongly encouraged schools to “include an average of 30 minutes per day of supervised unstructured activity time, preferably outdoors” for all students in grades kindergarten through five. The exception would be on days where physical education classes

are already scheduled, and in several other cases. The legislation also says schools should not withhold recess for disciplinary or academic reasons. Legislators left it up to school leaders to determine recess for middle schools. And as with many state laws, the mandates can be waived for school districts under a charter agreement with Georgia, all but a handful of the state’s 162 school systems. Many school systems saw the writing on the wall and have already taken action on recess at the urging of parents. Beginning next school year, elementary schools in the Fulton County School System will have a minimum 15-minute recess each day, with a recommended 30-minute recess on non-PE days. As with state law, Fulton schools will not be able to use recess as a disciplinary or academic tool, and middle school recess will be at the principal’s discretion. Other education-focused bills that cleared their original chamber on Crossover Day and remain viable this session include: • HB 718 - Gives schools the option to excuse certain absences for students with parents in the United

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Fulton Schools to host safety meetings at Centennial High Six new police officers hired by district By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Fulton County Schools will engage the community on the topic of school safety during a public forum Thursday night at Centennial High School in Roswell. The two-hour meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. in the school gymnasium. “Parents have asked for more information about the strategies and measures in place to keep their children safe, and that is the goal of these meetings,” said Shannon Flounnory, Fulton Schools executive director of Safety and Security. Superintendent Jeff Rose will lead a discussion on current security measures, including how ongoing training, drills and safety plans prepare schools for potential scenarios. The forum will also go over the investments that have been made across the district to enhance security. “The meeting will open as a general session to hear from the district’s safety experts,” Rose said. “Attendees will

then be divided into small groups to provide feedback on the discussion.” That feedback will be shared with the Safety and Security team for strengthening the district’s current practices. Members of the Fulton Schools police force, local police departments and school system counselors will be on hand to address community partnerships, mental health and preventative strategies. General safety information and protocols will be discussed, but specific strategies will not be shared so that the district’s tactical advantage is protected when responding to a potential security event. “Listening to our parents is important, and the small group breakout sessions will allow them to reflect on what they heard and then share feedback,” Flounnory said. “Discussion on carrying weapons is not part of the formal agenda.” Although the information will be suitable for all ages, parents should exercise judgement when deciding whether to bring young children, he added. Centennial High School is located at 9310 Scott Road in Roswell.

Fulton Schools expands police force following Fla. shootings The size of the Fulton County School System police force will expand to nearly 70 officers with the creation of six new police positions. The decision was made by the Fulton School Board during a retreat last week and was due in part to the school shootings in Parkland, Fla., last month. “Our Safety & Security staff had previously been tracking trends of critical concerns occurring throughout the country within our nation’s schools and decided to be proactive within the budgetary asks,” said Shannon Flounnory, Fulton Schools executive director of Safety and Security. “The decision is considered a critical need and underscores the school board’s commitment to safety and security following the tragic Parkland, FL. shooting.” The additional police will bring to 69 the total number of specially trained, POST-certified Fulton Schools’ officers who patrol and secure all district schools and auxiliary buildings. Officers are assigned to every middle and high school in the district, as well as some elementary schools. Once hired, the six new police officers will go through 4-6 weeks of field

The decision is considered a critical need and underscores the school board’s commitment to safety and security following the tragic Parkland, FL. shooting.” SHANNON FLOUNNORY Fulton Schools executive director of Safety and Security training before being assigned their patrol beats and school assignments. The time from vacancy to when an officer reports for duty is about 6-8 weeks. The positions will be paid for through the end of the year using funds from the district’s reserves. In future years, they will be funded through the general fund. The Fulton County Schools Police Department is a division of the school system and was created in 1989 to provide armed law enforcement within the district.

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By Williams’ argument, Trump’s call for the ban on bump stocks is not only an attack on fundamental rights led by the left, it would also do nothing to deter mass shootings. That is probably not something you want on your resume when you are trying to be the president’s poster boy. athletes for exercising their right to free speech, but just a few months before had cried foul over his own protest and First Amendment rights. When a Cherokee County teacher removed two students from class for wearing “Make America Great Again” shirts, Williams called for her to be canned. When the school board retained the teacher, he staged a protest in front of the high school, even after the Cherokee County School District said that the event could create safety concerns. The gubernatorial candidate and his supporters showed up anyway. In a press release regarding the school district’s challenge, Williams said: “The First Amendment will not be destroyed in Georgia!” So free speech is fine for Williams. Unless the challenge runs counter to the candidate’s own views. Again, what could be more political than that? If Williams wants to go to bat for Trump at every turn, I say by all means. But if you want to campaign as a non-politician, have the courage to go against your party.

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City rebrands itself with ‘iHeart Johns Creek’ By ADAM DARBY adam@appenmediagroup.com

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Johns Creek City Council voted unanimously Feb. 26 to adopt “iHeart Johns Creek” as the city’s official brand. The new motto will focus on healthcare innovation and wellness in alignment with the council’s mission to promote economic growth in a city that emphasizes a healthy lifestyle. “iHeart Johns Creek recognizes the obvious…It is a natural strength of our city that we can become a healthcare innovation and wellness destination of choice,” Mayor Mike Bodker said. The City Council recognized resident Anand Thaker for his creation of iHeart Johns Creek in the hopes of incorporating a strong focus on health and fellowship within the community. As an active member of the community with his involvement with the Johns Creek Advisors (JCA) and the Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC), Thaker said he noticed that the community needed something more in order to form an identity and distinguish itself from those around them. “When I first moved to Johns Creek, I didn’t really know that many people…I wanted to find a way to help out,” Thaker said. “I spent a lot of time trying to think that maybe there’s something else here that can help shape the way that we would want to work here in Johns Creek.” Thaker began to develop this idea and quickly discussed it with the City

Council, city staff members, local nonprofits and medical/business leaders to get it off the ground. Once it garnered the proper attention and approval to move forward, the concept started to became a reality. “I respect the desires to preserve the lifestyles of Johns Creek…For literally six months, I just sat down, kept my mouth shut and kept my ears open,” Thaker said. “I dug into a lot of the research that’s been done by the city, by the people in the city, by a lot of the different groups out there…I’ve seen people and the challenges. If I am not healthy, it doesn’t matter how rich I am. It doesn’t matter how well off I am. It doesn’t matter who I know…if my healthcare goes south or I don’t feel happy, then everything just kind of doesn’t make sense anymore.” With the rebranding of iHeart Johns Creek, the City Council has directed staff to emphasize health and wellness in the city’s strategic planning framework. They will also collaborate with local businesses and residential organizations, neighboring cities and other organizations to preserve the “residential footprint” of the city and open up opportunities for community engagement.

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Residents raise questions about city’s permitting process By ADAM DARBY adam@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Close to 30 residents, contractors and other interested parties turned out March 5 for a public Permitting Summit at the Municipal Court/Police Department headquarters on Johns Creek Parkway. The summit sought public comment on ways the city can improve and clarify its permitting process and requirements. Before the formal discussion, residents displayed their handwritten feedback on post-it notes that were then placed on a board in a divided section with a corresponding project type. City Manager Warren Hutmacher led the discussion, with periodic breaks throughout for individual conversation. Other officials in attendance included Chief Building Official Kimberly Craig, and City Council members Lenny Zaprowski, Chris Coughlin, Steve Broadbent and Stephanie Endres. Hutmacher said permitting inspections are conducted once the work is permanent. Inspectors verify that the work was done correctly to protect the public health, safety and welfare, to ensure uniformity and consistent standards and to contribute to the present and future

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City Manager Warren Hutmacher speaks to the residents of Johns Creek about the permitting process. wellbeing of the community, he said. Since the city’s initial incorporation in 2006, Johns Creek has consistently required permits for 22 types of projects, including water heater installation, plumbing, mechanical, interior remodel, roofing and residential projects. Many attendees at the forum said permitting should not be required for many of these projects, and many submitted written comments that the extra steps were cumbersome.

In the open discussion segment of the meeting, residents asked who is at fault for a failed project once a permit has already been granted; the contractor or the inspector. Some residents questioned why an inspection was needed after professional service was performed, but others recounted instances where their own projects were mishandled. Craig said contract projects can be complicated, just in terms of the workers providing the service.

“When you call these big companies to come out [for installation]...you got one person a lot of times in that company that holds that state license,” she said. “Outside of that one person, I got 20 journeymen. Some of them might have been on the job for 10 years, some of them might have been hired last week…then we do come out and set up an appointment with the plumber or yourself and we’ll come out and look at it. Probably six out of ten times, we’re going to find something wrong with it… we’re out here taking care of you and your concerns and we want to make sure your family is safe…licensed contractors in the state of Georgia have to hold and maintain the same certification as the inspectors do.” As the forum closed, residents asked the city to clarify its permitting process as explained on its website. The process should be explained in simple terms, they said. Councilman Zaprowski said he’d like to see the city follow up on the request so everyone could navigate permitting procedures online. The abundance of feedback from the public will most likely spark discussion within the City Council during their upcoming meeting on March 12.

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Alpharetta may lose out on $100 million treatment center Bill to ease regulations on medical facilities fails to move forward By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A bill that would have helped pave the way for a $100 million sports medicine facility to open in Alpharetta has failed in the 2018 Legislature. The proposed treatment center is associated with orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews, a leading sports medicine doctor who has treated some of professional sports’ hallmark players, including Bo Jackson, Michael Jordan, John Smoltz and Brett Favre. Backers for the facility have spent the past two years planning for the Alpharetta site, but the legislative failure could divert their attention to Houston, where regulatory laws are less severe. Georgia requires healthcare facilities to undergo a regulatory process that includes a certificate of need, whereby a medical center or hospital must show its services do not overlap with other nearby facilities. State Sen. John Albers introduced a bill in February that would cut through much of the regulatory red tape, but it failed to muster enough support to survive last week’s crossover deadline in the Senate. “I was disappointed Senate Bill 462 did not make it out prior to the crossover deadline,” Albers said in a statement Friday. “We had very little time after legal challenges were hastily adjudicated.” The Legacy Sports Institute would have brought an estimated 200 jobs to the area.

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Appen announces cruise winner Expedia CruiseShipCenter sponsors giveaway By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — For years, Frank and Renee Sarrantonio, of Alpharetta, had been planning a trip, but they could never decide what to do. Now, thanks to Expedia CruiseShipCenters and the annual Appen Media Cruise Giveaway, they can have the vacation of their dreams. Each week from Jan. 18 to Feb. 22, the papers of Appen Media Group – the Alpharetta-Roswell Herald, Milton Herald, Johns Creek Herald and Forsyth Herald – featured the Expedia CruiseShipCenter’s logo hidden somewhere on the printed pages. Readers, including the Sarrantonios, found the logo and entered to win by describing exactly where the logo could be found that week and entering the information on northfulton.com. Then in late February, the Sarrantonios were randomly chosen from the more than 2,800 entries. “I was surprised,” Renee said. “I was very adamant on entering. I even had an alarm set on my phone. In the beginning, it was hard to find the

logo. Then I got it down. I was shocked because I just said we’d never won anything but I was still going to do it.” The Sarrantonios received $2,000 to put toward any cruise of their choice. Staff from the Expedia CruiseShipCenter will help them plan the trip of their dreams, which they’re hoping to go on within the next few months. “We’ve been married 35 years,” Renee said. “We went on a cruise for our 25th anniversary. On my 55th birthday last May, he surprised me saying we could go anywhere I wanted, but I never picked somewhere. I wasn’t sure where to go. It was meant to be that we hadn’t booked anything.” Now, they’re thinking of taking an all-inclusive cruise. Being chosen for the giveaway helped make their decision to sail to the southern Caribbean. Alpharetta franchise owner Vince Bonfanti, located at 10945 State Bridge Road, Suite 105, said his staff will help the couple figure everything out. “We’re experts and we’ve been there,” Bonfanti said. “We have people in our offices who have been on all the ships. We typically get invited by the cruise lines to take cruises, and we love

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Northview girls fall short in Final Four Titans beaten in semifinals for second straight year By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com CARROLTON, Ga. — Northview was overpowered by Lovejoy, 70-42, in the state semifinals on Saturday afternoon at the University of West Georgia, the Titans second straight loss in the Final Four. “We ran into a really good team tonight, and we didn’t execute quite how we wanted to,” head coach Chris Yarbrough said. Northview (24-7) had the arduous task of trying to contain Lovejoy’s sophomore standout guards Genesis Bryant, Region 4’s Player of the Year, and Anaya Boyd. But the Wildcats’ talented and quick offense proved too much Saturday, with Bryant, Boyd and center Kayla Brown combining for 45 points. The Lovejoy (30-1) defense was impenetrable in the key for much of the first half, allowing the Wildcats to go on 10-0 and 8-0 runs. Though the Titans had waves of offensive production, they could not keep up with their Clayton County opponents. “We had to change some things, but their pressure got to us, and we had a tough time getting in flow offensively,” Yarbrough said. “I thought we fought back offensively at times, we could just never turn that corner.” The Titans were also challenged when three of their starters got into early foul trouble. Ashlee Austin and Eden Sample spent much of the second quarter on the bench after incurring three fouls each in the period. Makayla Davis was sidelined late in the fourth after her fourth foul. Austin, Northview’s leading scorer and Region 7 Player of the Year, fouled out with two minutes remaining in the game. Visibly upset following the foul, Austin walked past Northview’s bench, her nose plugged after it began bleeding following a drive to the hoop. Titans’ senior Camil Butler immediately called

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Ashlee Austin (right) is consoled by teammate Camil Butler after Austin fouled out against Lovejoy in the Final Four. to Austin and patted the chair next to her own. After Austin sat, Butler put her hand on her back and consoled the Northview standout as she put her face into her hands. That moment exemplified the comradery among the Titans, as well as the importance of the team’s senior class, Yarbrough said. “They love each other,” he said. “Our seniors, Butler and Jada Reidling, don’t get a lot of minutes, but they come out every night and work just as hard as everybody else. They really left our program in a better situation. They are the all-time winningest senior class for our program.” Butler and Reidling have seen the rise to prominence for the Northview program first-hand. Just four years ago, the Titans struggled through an 8-19 season. Since then, Northview has won 78 games, captured two region championships and made two straight appearances in the state semifinals.

“This squad has fought, scratched and clawed,” Yarbrough said. “We’ve gone through a lot of adversity this year and they kept their heads high the whole time.” The Titans battled through losing their first Region 7-AAAAAA contests since the reclassification in the 201617 season, but still went on to win the region title. Austin, Davis and Innis also fought through injuries to lead the team to the semifinals. “They are warriors,” Yarbrough said. “I don’t think a lot of people in our school would play through what they did this year. I’m really excited how they fought every day.” Though the season came to a disheartening end, the Titans could be in contention for

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Restaurateur rescues historic greenhouse The Union owner repurposes structure from old Milton High By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — The old Milton High School in downtown Alpharetta has been reduced to piles of broken concrete, steel and drywall. Its demolition, which clears the way for a STEM school set to open in 2020, marked the end of the historic structure that had served students from 1921-2005 before the opening of the new Milton High. Though the school no longer stands, a local business owner has taken the initiative to save a historic piece of the school. Chris Sedgwick, owner of Milton’s The Union restaurant, has saved the old Milton High School greenhouse from the wrecking ball and will use the structure at his eatery. “I own some property across from The Union that is zoned agriculture, and we always wanted to be able to offer locally grown produce at the restaurant,” Sedgwick said. “It seemed like a perfect opportunity for us to use the greenhouse.” When Sedgwick learned the school was to be torn down, he jumped at the opportunity to purchase the 2,300-square-foot facility from Fulton County Schools. “It took numerous follow-up phone calls to finally get them to sell it to me,” he said. The greenhouse will initially be used

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The greenhouse used at the old Milton High School will gain a new life at The Union restaurant. Owner Chris Sedgwick has purchased the building which will be used to grow food that will be served at the eatery. to grow herbs and vegetables that will be served in The Union, but Sedgwick said “the sky is limit” for what can be grown in the structure. “I have a niece that has worked at many farms, from flowers to wineries and even an aquaculture farm.” Sedgwick said. “I am hoping to get her involved with this project.” In addition to growing food, Sedgwick has also contemplated growing a vital ingredient to “liquid bread,” a moniker for beer. “I have even considered [growing] hydroponic hops for our local breweries as we can get over five harvests per year,” he said.

For Sedgewick, the purchase of the greenhouse goes beyond a business initiative. It also serves to retain a vital piece of local history. “I drive by the greenhouse every day and have always thought it was sitting there empty, wasting away,” he said. “The greenhouse was used by the school as a teaching greenhouse and many of the prior students have told me about their classes in the greenhouse. I am super excited to be able to repurpose and start a new life for the greenhouse as well as to keep it in Milton.” The hoop house, a separate structure that covers plants in summer, has

already been moved. The relocation of the greenhouse awaits a permit from Milton. Sedgwick said he hopes it will be moved in the next few weeks. The greenhouse is the second accessory structure to be saved by local efforts. The Alpharetta & Old Milton Historical Society led efforts to save the FFA cabin on the school’s property last fall. The initiative began in 2016, and after raising over $162,000, Alpharetta agreed to purchase the building. It was moved off the school’s grounds last October and currently resides in Alpharetta greenspace along Milton Avenue in Downtown Alpharetta.

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U.S. tax reform a ‘game changer’ for international businesses By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, signed into law last December, will have the largest effects on companies with international operations, according to Justin Johnson, tax manager JOHNSON at Frazier & Deeter. Johnson spoke Feb. 28 at the International Engagement Breakfast at Motovario Corporation. “The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is a new bill that makes widespread changes to the Internal Revenue Code,” Johnson said. “Although enacted less than three months ago, it’s already having a substantial impact on U.S. taxpayers. From an international tax perspective, the act has been the single largest overhaul of U.S. tax law in over 30 years.” Johnson said the act has brought major changes to how the country taxes income earned overseas. There are four key changes he anticipates will have the greatest impact on multinational companies. They include: • The reduction of the corporate tax rate from 35 percent to 21 percent. “One major pro-growth aspect of the legislation is the permanent reduction in the U.S. corporate tax rate to 21 percent, effective as of the first of this year,” Johnson said. “This change will reduce the cost of capital and increase investment and productivity. It will make the U.S. a more attractive place to invest in and headquarter a multinational company.”

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• The transition from a worldwide system of taxation to a quasi-territorial one, via the 100 percent dividend received deduction. “Where the Tax Act moves the U.S. tax system toward a more territorial system, the U.S. suddenly becomes a more attractive place to headquarter a multinational business and should, combined with the substantial reduction in the corporate tax rate, substantially reduce inversions and the acquisition of U.S. corporations by foreign corporations,” Johnson said. • The one-time mandatory repatriation. “It’s been well documented that U.S. multinational corporations have housed an estimated $2-3 trillion of earnings offshore,” Johnson said. “Generally, a new law requires that foreign earnings that have previously gone untaxed must be included in a U.S. company’s gross income (i.e. brought back to the U.S. and taxed). These earnings will be taxed at a rate of 15.5 percent for earnings held in the form of cash or cash equivalents and 8 percent on other earnings. This deemed repatriation tax may be paid over eight years with the bulk of the liability being due toward the end of the eight-year period.” • The introduction of incentives for companies that leave their valuable intellectual property in the U.S., and penalties for those that choose to migrate their intellectual property offshore. “The last provisions discussed, require the current taxation of some foreign source income at reduced tax rates. The effective tax rate on foreign-derived intangible income is 13.12 percent and the effective U.S. tax rate on global intangible

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The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is a new bill that makes widespread changes to the Internal Revenue Code.” JUSTIN JOHNSON Tax manager at Frazier & Deeter. low-taxed income is 10.5 percent. The rules governing those … are extremely complex and it is not immediately apparent what their actual effect will be. In general, however, intangible income is all income in excess of the product of 10 percent and the net of depreciation value of depreciable property.” Forsyth is one of the fastest growing counties in the country, top communities in the state for incoming investment and the home of one of the best cities, Cumming, to start a business, Johnson said. “Furthermore, Forsyth is quietly becoming a hub for innovation forward companies,” he said. “In my opinion, this is the DNA of a locale primed for continued corporate growth from a global perspective. The lowering of the corporate tax rate, transitioning to a territorial system of taxation, allowing companies to reinvest their overseas profits in the U.S. and providing incentives in the form of tax deductions for housing intellectual property in the U.S. are all important drivers of economic growth. By combining these new changes to the U.S. tax law with the current economic make-up of the community, should usher in a new wave of innovation and investment in Forsyth.”

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Paying employees for their contributions Are you paying your employees based on the contributions they are making to help you grow your small business? Is one of your employees who goes the extra mile for your business getting paid the DICK JONES same as everyone Founder & President Jones Simply Sales else? With the ever changing landscape of the millennial generation starting to dominate the workforce, having a compensation plan that “pays for performance” is far better in attracting and retaining great talent. Most small business owners have different positions in their business. Each position has a starting salary and may have annual pay increases based on time in the job. So an employee who has worked for you for five years may be making more money than one who has been working for one year but who has helped you double your sales. Does that sound fair? Guess what, it’s not. The employee who helped you double your sales probably has sent their resume out to look for a new job. Why? Because you’ve made it clear in your compensation plan that contribution doesn’t count. Compensation plans in small businesses need to be aligned to your business goals, such as sales growth or improving customer service. Employees need to know what is expected of them, and rewarded via additional compensation for their contributions. If this is not your model, very few of your employees will be motivated to work harder. Pay employees who increase your bottom line more money than those who don’t. You’ll be surprised at how this type of compensation plan will incentivize everyone to rise up.

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MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER:

BULLOCH HALL QUILT SHOW

The Bulloch Hall Quilt Guild will present its 36th Great American Cover-Up Quilt Show at historic Bulloch Hall, featuring over 150 quilts made by local artists and displayed throughout the antebellum home. See the show March 9-18 at Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell. Tickets are $8. For more information and tickets, visit bhqg.org. Looking to get the word out about your event? Submit it to our online calendar at NorthFulton.com/Calendar.

EVENTS: CAR SEAT SAFETY CHECK

What: Help your child stay protected by having your seat checked for free by the Milton Police Department’s certified car seat technicians. When: Saturday, March 10, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Walmart, 5200 Windward Parkway, Milton More info: cityofmiltonga.gov

VEGETABLE GARDENING – THE BASICS What: Master Gardeners explain how to successfully create and manage your vegetable garden. There are three chances to join the class. When: Monday, March 12 in Sandy Springs; Tuesday, March 13 in Roswell; and Wednesday, March 14 in Alpharetta Where: Lost Corners Cottage at 7300 Brandon Mill Road, Sandy Springs; Bill Johnson Community Activity Building, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell; and Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza More info and registration: nfmg.net

BETTER TOGETHER

What: Todd Williamson, branch manager of the Milton Library, will speak, providing an overview of the library’s current programs and its future. When: Tuesday, March 13, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Where: City Hall, 2006 Heritage Walk, Milton More info: cityofmiltonga.us

GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT IN ALPHARETTA

What: Learn about the latest public projects and developments. The Director of Community Development will be available to present information and answer questions. When: Wednesday, March 14, 6:30 p.m. Where: Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

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What: Learn how to develop and interact with Android applications using Android Studios. No previous programming experience required. Grades 5 and above. When: Wednesday, March 14, 6 p.m. Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info and registration: afpls.org or 770-360-8897

AGING WELL WORKSHOP

What: The workshop will cover topics like finances, assisted living, insurance, downsizing, moving, veteran’s benefits and more. When: Thursday, March 15, 3-5 p.m. Where: Belmont Village at Johns Creek, 4315 Johns Creek Parkway, Suwanee More info: northfulton.com

GARDEN TOUR MONDAYS

What: Enjoy a free 30-minute tour of the gardens and historic plants on the grounds of Barrington Hall. When: Every Monday, through Sept. 24, 9:30 a.m. Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

GARDEN PLOT REGISTRATION

What: The Community Garden offers 52 plots in which people can grow vegetables and flowers. Each plot is 4 feet by 8 feet. Must be a Johns Creek resident and become a member of the Johns Creek Garden Association. When: Registration open through March 15 Where: Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek Cost: Membership is $10; application fee is $60 or $25 for seniors More info and registration: sites.google. com/site/johnscreekgardenassociation

JOHNS CREEK SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA VIRTUOSO STRINGS

What: Enjoy a special matinee performance featuring a string section in an intimate performance of inspirational music. When: Sunday, March 11, 3 p.m. Where: Johns Creek United Methodist Church, 11180 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek Cost: $16 for students, $27 for seniors, $32 for adults More info and tickets: johnscreeksymphony.org

JOE GRANSDEN’S BIG BAND

What: The Joe Gransden Big Band lights up the stage at the Georgia Ensemble Theatre. The band’s top soloists will be featured throughout the evening. When: Monday, March 12, 8 p.m. Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets start at $30 More info: get.org

“A COMEDY OF TENORS”

What: Set in 1930s Paris, the show features four tenors, two wives, three girlfriends and a stadium full of screaming fans. When: Through March 18, times vary Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets start at $12 More info and tickets: get.org

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What: This is the 6th Annual Juried Show by the Roswell Fine Arts Alliance. When: Jan. 27 through April 2, times vary Where: Arts Center East Gallery, 9100 Fouts Road, Roswell More info: rfaa.org

SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: “WORD AND IMAGES”

What: The exhibit will convey the different stages in a woman’s life through the theme “Lies, Truth and Heart.” When: Feb. 13-March 30, all day Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forest St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

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“REMEMBERING THE WORLD OF ANNE FRANK”

What: Two childhood friends of Anne Frank, Eva Schloss and Ed Silverberg, recount their stories via video as professional actors portray them as teens on stage. When: Tuesday, March 13, 7-9 p.m. Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets are $10 More info and tickets: get.org

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MILTON LIBRARY BOOK SALE

What: Shop book bargains. Proceeds go toward the library and its programs. When: Saturday, March 10, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402

What: This play follows four mentally handicapped men living under the supervision of an earnest but increasingly burned out social worker named Jack. When: Through March 18, times vary Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta Cost: Tickets start at $17 More info and tickets: act1theater.com

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What: Musical. Miss Nelson’s class is the worst-behaved in the whole school. But the students are in for a surprise when Miss Nelson is replaced by a scary substitute teacher. When: March 3, 10 and 17; times vary Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets start at $10 More info and tickets: get.org

What: Children will hear a story, complete a fun craft and take home a copy of the book presented in the program. Ages 3-8. When: Saturday, March 10, 11 a.m.noon Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4050 What: Take a full-length, proctored mock SAT exam with individualized score reports. Limited to the first 40 who register. When: Saturday, March 10, 11 a.m.3:30 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info and registration: afpls.org or 404-613-4402

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Caring for an aging adult can be a daunting task Caring for our Seniors can be a daunting task without help. Arbor Terrace of Johns Creek will be hosting a monthly Caregiver Group on the second Tuesday of the month, beginning March 13. The meeting will be from 5:45p.m. until 7:00. All families who need information, suggestions and a place to share their concerns about how to best care for an aging adult are invited to participate in this group. The focus will be for an uplifting, positive and empowering time for Caregivers. ATJC professionals will help guide discussions, address your concerns, and answer the many common questions: When is the right time to move them? When should they have a safer environment with 24-hour oversight? What is the best approach when your loved one is resistant to change? ATJC is an exemplary resort-style

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Orthodontic treatment today is about faces not just braces. Consequently, facial esthetics dictates the proper timing for treatment. While treatment can contribute to the physical and psychological development of patients young and old, some patients require early intervention to obtain the best overall result for the patient. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends an initial visit to an orthodontist at age 7 for this reason. Most patients do not need early treatment, but if necessary, amazing improvements in facial esthetics and function can be accomplished at an early age. The common orthodontic problems that can be treated between 7 and 9 years old include underbites and severe overbites as well as crossbites and openbites . These conditions are considered muscular-skeletal problems and are best addressed in the mixed dentition when the permanent front teeth have erupted but the patient still has 12 primary teeth. These treatments are referred to as dentofacial orthopedics because we are working with the bones of the face and not just the teeth. While some patients benefit from early intervention, the majority of patients benefit from a single treatment during adolescence, as the last few primary teeth are lost and the second molars erupt. The exact age varies, but most patients are treated during the middle school years and can be completed by high school. Of course, sometimes the teeth are slow to erupt and this can delay the completion of treatment. For this reason, starting treatment too early can prolong treatment duration and result in orthodontic burnout for the patients. Patient cooperation is important in keeping

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What’s New in Melanoma - Part 2 Brought to you by: Dr. Brent Taylor Premier Dermatology and MOHS Surgery of Atlanta In last issue’s installment, we discussed what melanoma is and talked about true Mohs surgery for melanoma, a tissue sparing technique for removing melanomas and melanoma in situ in cosmetically and functionally DR. TAYLOR sensitive areas. This week, we look into diagnostic, prognostic and treatment advances for invasive and metastatic melanomas. One of the most exciting recent advances is a new method of genetic testing for melanoma. Pioneers at Castle Biosciences have developed a test that is performed on melanoma tissue and that can allow a doctor to better know how a melanoma will behave. The test is called DecisionDx-Melanoma. Remarkably, this test is capable of looking at genetic signatures within a melanoma and identifying whether a melanoma is likely to have spread or likely to have remained in place and have been cured surgically. The test is so accurate that it may provide even more information than a “sentinel lymph node biopsy” – a procedure that involves removing and testing lymph nodes to check for melanoma cells. In all likelihood, for many tumors, the DecisionDx -Melanoma Test and sentinel lymph node biopsies will be used together and provide previously unavailable predictive power. DecisionDx-Melanoma uses genetic testing of a patient’s melanoma tissue to divide the melanoma into a “Class 1” (good) or a “Class 2” (bad) result. According to summary data, for a patient with a low risk Class 1 result, the chance of the tumor spreading within 5 years is approximately 3%. For a patient with a high risk Class 2 result, the chance of a tumor spreading with 5 years is approximately 69%. This is a startlingly stark dichotomy. For metastatic melanomas, the longawaited age of personalized or targeted therapies has begun to arrive. In years past, “chemotherapy” meant taking medicines that are not very good at sorting out good cells from bad cells. Traditional chemotherapy involves medicines that usually work by killing cells that are growing quickly. Cancer usually grows quickly, so chemotherapy affects cancer. But some of our own tissues constantly grow and turn over. Our hair and our bowel cells are constantly being replaced and growing quickly, so chemotherapy results in the expected baldness and gastrointestinal side-effects. New chemotherapies are finally tar-

geting the bad cells and sparing more of the good. For example, patients whose melanomas have a specific mutation in a gene called “BRAF” have available to them drugs such as Vemurafenib, which specifically acts on a specific gene that is often mutated in melanoma. Likewise, medications such as Nivolumab stimulate a person’s own immune system to fight a cancer. The way that drugs like Nivolumab work makes them better categorized as immunotherapy than chemotherapy. It is the dawning of a new age. And we are already into phase 2 of this new age. In phase 1, the very first immunotherapy drugs such as ipilimumab were stimulating people’s immune systems to fight cancer, but they were also causing a lot of side-effects. Anyone who has had the flu knows what it is like to have an overactive immune system, and ipilimumab sometimes triggered reactions similar to autoimmune disease – a condition in which one’s immune system attacks one’s own body. This might sound like we are back to square one. Ipilimumab shares features in common with the old chemotherapy since they both seem to attack good cells as well as bad. But the good news is we may be on to a second generation of immunotherapy-like chemotherapeutics. Nivolumab is a medicine that is a close cousin to Ipilimumab. Both stimulate the immune system to fight cancer. Recent studies including one just published in late 2017 in the New England Journal of Medicine demonstrated that, in stage III and IV melanoma patients Nivolumab resulted in a 12-month rate of recurrence-free survival of 70.5% whereas ipilimumab only resulted in 60.8%. More importantly, only 9.7% of patients taking nivolumab discontinued due to side effects (adverse events) whereas 42.6% of patients taking ipilimumab discontinued due to adverse events. We may not just be at the doorstep of targeted therapies. We may already be on the second step. Additional exciting advances are taking place, but the most important point about melanoma is that the best chance to cure melanoma is when a melanoma is caught small. If you or a loved one has a changing or concerning spot, make an appointment with a dermatologist. At Premier Dermatology and Mohs Surgery of Atlanta, we are proud to be one of the only practices in Georgia offering true Mohs surgery for melanoma and melanoma in situ. We counsel patients about DecisionDx Melanoma testing and help patients navigate the complicated world of sentinel lymph node biopsies and when to see an oncologist or surgical oncologist. If you have a history of skin cancer or a concerning spot, consider making an appointment with Premier Dermatology and Mohs Surgery of Atlanta today.

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Some conditions treated at the Pain & Spine Center • Migraine/headache • Cancer pain • Chronic Pain Syndrome • Back and neck pain • Compression fractures • Spinal Stenosis • Musculoskeletal pain • Sciatica • Shingles/Herpes Zoster • Chronic pain following back or neck surgery • Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) • Degenerative diseases of intervertebral discs • Sacroiliac Joint Arthropathy Many of the new infusion bays are private, allowing for a separate area devoted to infusion therapy and Ketamine infusions. “We want to make the experience seamless and comfortable for our patients,” said Jeannette Wetty, director of the Pain & Spine Center. “With more exam rooms, we are able to get our patients in and out on schedule, so they can get back to their lives.” With the addition of the Infusion Center, chemotherapy patients have a more convenient space. That gives them better access to parking, more space during treatments and a great view. To book an appointment or learn more about the Pain & Spine Center, please call 770-751-2719.

Outpatient treatments performed at the Pain & Spine Center WellStar North Fulton Hospital’s Pain & Spine Center offers a comprehensive approach to pain management and spine care. • Trigger Point Injection (TPI): It’s a procedure that uses an injected steroid to treat painful areas of muscle or knots that irritate the nerves around them and trigger or refer pain to other parts of the body. • Steroid Injections: An epidural steroid injection is a common procedure using steroids to treat spinal nerve irritation that is caused by tissues next to the nerve pressing against it. • Ketamine Infusion Therapy: Ketamine is an anesthetic that is used in low doses to block certain pain receptors implicated in nerve pain conditions. • Radiofrequency Lesioning (RFL): Typically used to treat spinal pain, RFL is a procedure that uses a specialized machine to interrupt nerve conduction. A small needle safely delivers an electrical current to tissue around the nerves. Nerves are usually blocked for several months. • Kyphoplasty/Vetebrolplasty: For patients with spinal compression fractures due to osteoporosis or tumor, this may be an appropriate treatment option. Kyphoplasty and vertebrolplasty are minimally invasive procedures that offer pain relief to patients without serious health risks or recovery times.

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One of the biggest concerns as we age is the increased risk of falling. Falls can lead to broken bones, long hospital stays, and even a shortened life span. One fall can increase your fear of falling and fear can slowly take over your entire life. While it might seem over simplified one of the biggest reasons we fall is a loss of balance. The three main components to maintain balance are your eyes, ears, and feet. Just try and stand up and close your eyes and see how it affects your balance. Most likely, you won’t be as steady with your eyes closed. If you are dealing with a balance issue or you’ve had a recent fall then you won’t want to miss the Free Balance and Fall Workshop on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at 1:00 pm. During the workshop you will learn the number one biggest mistake people make when dealing with balance problems. You will also learn strategies on how you can restore your balance and get back to normal. Register by calling 770-622-5344 or visit www.johnscreekpt.com/balance

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HEALTH & WELLNESS • Sponsored Section

Contact Lens Research is here in Johns Creek! Do you wear contact lenses? Can you imagine a world without them? Over the past few decades improvements in contact lens optics and material enhancements have dramatically improved the wearing experience of users globally. Looking forward, there is much to anticipate in the future of contact lenses beyond vision correction. 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 partici-

pants 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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Commissioner on opioid crisis: ‘There is hope’ Official seeks to fight deadly draw of drugs

North Fulton drug drop box locations: More locations, along with a full list of accepted drugs, can be found using the online locator at fultoncountyga.gov/soa-home. • Alpharetta Station 1 2970 Webb Bridge Road • Alpharetta Station 2 3070 Market Place Blvd. • Alpharetta Station 3 9600 Westside Parkway • Alpharetta Station 4 525 Park Bridge Parkway • Alpharetta Station 5 1475 Mid Broadwell Road • Alpharetta Station 6 3275 Kimball Bridge Road • Alpharetta Public Safety Headquarters 2565 Old Milton Parkway • Roswell Police 39 Hill Street

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Zachary “Zack” Elliot was 21 years old when he disappeared overnight from his in-laws house in Newnan. Zack, whose family had a history of alcoholism, had willingly undergone months of treatment for opioid addiction prior to his sudden disappearance. He had a stable job, went to AA meetings every day and seemed to be on the right track. “He was doing everything he was supposed to be doing,” his mother Robin said. But on April 30, 2011, Zack relapsed — he drove off into Atlanta at night and called a heroin dealer. “I started praying,” Robin said after Zack’s family couldn’t locate him. “Just please let my son be in jail. Because I thought, those were the only two options. “But at 3 p.m. that afternoon, I got the call that they had found his body in the back seat of his grandparent’s car. He had overdosed on heroin.” Zack had traveled to “The Bluff,” a neighborhood located southwest of Georgia Tech, which has been labeled “The Heroin Capitol of the Southeast.” But the opioid problem is not isolated to that small section of Atlanta. The city’s northern suburbs, including Alpharetta and Johns Creek, have seen sharp spikes in opioid-related deaths in recent years. So much so that portions of North Fulton, Cobb, DeKalb and Gwinnett counties have since become known as the “heroin triangle.” Zack’s story has become a familiar one to many families living in the affluent suburbs. On March 4, dozens of these community members met at Christ the Shepherd Lutheran Church in Alpharetta to hear Robin and County Commissioner Bob Ellis speak about the rising opioid crisis in North Fulton. “The numbers are staggering, and they have not gotten any better,” Ellis said. “The death rate in Fulton County alone is about double the national average.” The opioid crisis encompasses three types of drugs: prescription pain killers, heroin and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl and carfentanil. And while there is no one “silver bullet” solution, Ellis said, there is hope. “The numbers are staggering, but there is hope,” Ellis said. “This is a

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Robin Elliot helped pass the Georgia 911 Medical Amnesty Law after her son, Zack, overdosed. man-made crisis. And we all have it within our powers, if we all work together in different ways, to end the epidemic. We can change the script on those numbers.” Each year, there are two national drug takeback days held for people to safely dispose of unwanted prescription drugs to avoid potential misuse from family members or friends. Proper disposal can be crucial as up to 70 percent of opioid abusers get pills from their friends and families, Ellis said. Additionally, there are 23 drug

boxes spread out across Fulton County that allow for year-round collection. Non-prescription opioids are harder to deal with. Fentanyl and carfentanil are both newer types of opioids that can be hundreds of times more potent as heroin, which in turn makes them more likely to cause an overdose. The two are almost indistinguishable from heroin, and dealers and buyers often can’t tell the difference. Overdoses from fentanyl and carfentanil often require multiple doses of naloxone, an opioid antidote, to reverse.

Commissioner Bob Ellis discusses the rising opioid epidemic in North Atlanta.

Naloxone, also known as Narcan, is used to reverse opioid overdoses.

Since 2016, Fulton County has committed $98,000 to outfit emergency responders with naloxone. Ellis also said he was a “big believer” in creating more behavioral and mental health resources within schools and youth communities to help youth avoid drugs and alcohol as an escape. Fulton County has already implemented one initiative, the first in the Southeast, to provide an anonymous 24/7 texting line for youth in crisis. Text A Tip (844-201-9946) links students with licensed clinicians from the Fulton County Department of Behavioral Health, who can provide resources or send emergency responders. It currently has pilot programs in Milton, Cambridge and Roswell high schools. After Zack’s death, Robin helped pass Georgia’s 911 Medical Amnesty Law on April 24, 2014 and currently serves on the Board of Directors for Georgia Overdose Prevention. The law ensures protection for people who call 911 seeking medical assistance for someone experiencing a drug or alcohol-related overdose. Neither the caller nor the victim can be arrested, charged or prosecuted for small amounts of drugs, alcohol or drug paraphernalia if the evidence was obtained as a result of seeking medical assistance. “There are no real second chances for my son,” Robin said. “But what we’re trying to do is provide second chances for other people… If they’re alive, there’s hope.” To learn more and get help, visit georgiaoverdoseprevention.org.

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A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF BOND FUNDS FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN THAT STATED IN PUBLIC BOND NOTICE AND BROCHURES – TRANSPORTATION AND ROAD IMPROVEMENTS WHEREAS, on or about May 24, 2016, the qualified voters of the City authorized the issuance of the City’s general obligation public improvement bonds in an amount not to exceed $52,500,000.00, which bonds were subsequently issued on July 28, 2016 (the “Series 2016 Bonds”); and WHEREAS, the Series 2016 Bonds included $27,600,000.00 in general obligation public transportation and road improvement bonds, which included a number of projects (the “Transportation and Road Improvement Bonds”); and WHEREAS, pursuant to O.C.G.A. 36-82-4.2, the Mayor and Council have not previously authorized certain amendments and transfers of Transportation and Road Improvement Bond funds; WHEREAS, pursuant to O.C.G.A. 36-82-4.2, the Mayor and Council have determined that circumstances have changed such that expending a portion of the Transportation and Road Improvement Bond funds for the Lilly Garden Terrace Extension project is no longer practical or feasible. The original cost estimate for the Lilly Garden Terrace Extension project was based on a concept design. Upon issuance of the Transportation and Road Improvement Bonds, a full-design was completed that, in addition to title issues, rendered the Lilly Garden Terrace Extension project no longer practical or feasible. WHEREAS, under such circumstances, O.C.G.A. 36-82-4.2 authorizes the City to expend bond funds for purposes of a nature substantially similar to these public transportation and road improvements; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have determined that the McGinnis Ferry Road Capacity Improvements project is substantially similar to the previously identified public transportation and road improvement; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have determined that the completion of this public transportation and road improvement would constitute a purpose substantially similar to the purpose stated in the public notices and brochures for the Transportation and Road Improvement Bonds; NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that circumstances have changed such that a portion of the Transportation and Road Improvement Bond funds are no longer necessary to fund the Lilly Garden Terrace Extension as the project is no longer practical or feasible for the reasons previously stated. FURTHER RESOLVED that the McGinnis Ferry Road Capacity Improvements project constitutes a purpose substantially similar to the purpose stated in the public notices and brochures for the Transportation and Road Improvement Bonds. FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council hereby authorize the transfer of Transportation and Road Improvement Bond funds (Fund 317) as follows: • Remove $1,500,000.00 for Lilly Garden Terrace Extension; and • Add $1,500,000.00 for McGinnis Ferry Road Capacity Improvements. SO RESOLVED this 21st day of February, 2018. CITY OF ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA By:

/S/ David Belle Isle Mayor COUNCILMEMBERS /S/ Jason Binder /S/ Ben Burnett /S/ Jim Gilvin /S/ Dan Merkel

(SEAL) ATTEST: /S/ Coty Thigpen City Clerk

/S/ Donald Mitchell /S/ Chris Owens

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ADVERTISEMENT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS CITY OF ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA, FOR DOCUMENT SCANNING SERVICES FOR CITY OF ALPHARETTA RFP No. 18-106 The City of Alpharetta (City) is requesting proposals for DOCUMENT SCANNING SERVICES FOR CITY OF ALPHARETTA from qualified firms to provide document imaging, archival, and preservation services for various departments including, but not limited to various paper documents, maps, and drawings to be prepped, scanned, digitized, and/or captured on 16mm or 35mm microfilm. The Request for Proposals document will be available online Thursday, March 1, 2018 at our bid posting website, https://www.ebidexchange.com/alpharetta. Interested parties are required to log in to review the RFP documents. Proposals will be due on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at 10:00 AM, Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. For information, contact Stephanie Cochran at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department via email at purchasing@alpharetta.ga.us or at 678-297-6052. ADVERTISEMENT FOR STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS CITY OF ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR HVAC SERVICES FOR CITY FACILITIES RFQ 18-1004 The City is requesting statements of qualifications (SOQ) from qualified firms to provide HVAC SERVICES FOR CITY FACILITIES, which will include, but is not limited to preventive maintenance, repair, and installation services for heating and cooling systems within City facilities. After evaluation of all qualifications received through this Request for Qualifications process, a shortlist of the highest ranking firms will be created. Proposals will then be requested from the shortlisted firms. The Request for Qualifications document will be available online Thursday, February 22, 2018 at our bid posting website, https://www.ebidexchange.com/alpharetta. Interested parties are required to log in to review the RFQ documents. Statements of Qualifications will be due on Thursday, March 22, 2018 at 10:00 AM at Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. For information, please contact Debora Westbrook at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department via email at purchasing@alpharetta.ga.us or at 678-297-6052.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF JOHNS CREEK MUNICIPAL COURT 11445 JOHNS CREEK PARKWAY JOHNS CREEK, GEORGIA 30097 A PUBLIC HEARING IS SCHEDULED FOR THE MARCH 26, 2018 CITY OF JOHNS CREEK CITY COUNCIL MEETING, AT 7:00 PM, TO CONSIDER ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE TO CONSTRUCT AN ACCESSORY STRUCTURE WITHIN THE 2000-FOOT CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER CORRIDOR. A COPY OF THE REPORT FROM THE ATLANTA REGIONAL COMMISSION IS LOCATED WITHIN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT FOR PUBLIC VIEWING. CASE NUMBER: PETITIONER: LOCATION:

RC-18-001 Ms. Cheryl C. Stanley, c/o Mr. Richard E. Owens 9335 Riverclub Parkway Notice of Public Internet Auction Johns Creek Police Department

The following is a list of property located at the Johns Creek Police Dept. If you believe that you are the owner of this property, please call 678-474-1586 Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM. Proof of ownership and a valid ID will be required to claim any property. A public internet auction of the following items will begin the week of March 5th, 2018. The auction’s website is www.propertyroom.com. Items: Women’s Clothing Flash Drive Apple Cellphone Georgia Driver License Medicare Card Girls Roadmaster Bicycle Red/white backpack with contents Brown belt, white belt, black belt Red/black purse Multicolor denim purse Plaid purse Brown wallet with contents U.S. Currency Georgia Driver License

Motorola Cellphone U.S Currency Black wallet with contents Georgia ID Card K2 Bicycle Black bicycle Diaper bag Blue/white polka dot purse Multicolor purse with shells Black purse Keychain with USB drive Women’s wallet European Currency U.S. Currency

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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 Scouts who passed their Eagle Board of Reviews, held at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, on Feb. 22: • Venkata Puttaguntam, of Troop 2000, was sponsored by Johns Creek Presbyterian Church. His project was the collection of 1,414 books to be shipped to libraries in Africa. • Benjamin Walker, of Troop 3000, was sponsored by Birmingham United Methodist Church. For his project, Walker designed and constructed of three separate horse runs for the Rising Hope Barn for Special Equestrians. • Jacob Paris, of Troop 841, was sponsored by St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. He renovated two Milton High School locker rooms for the Milton High School Fencing Teams. This included cleaning, repainting, installing lockers, clothes racks and blade racks. • Richard Losh, of Troop 985, was sponsored by Northbrook United Methodist Church. His project was the refurbishing of the Northbrook House, located at Northbrook United Methodist Church, deck by removing and replacing all the hand railings. • Matthew Gilbert, of Troop 429, was sponsored by Alpharetta Presbyterian Church. For his project, Gilbert

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In the top row, from left, stand new Eagle Scouts Venkata Puttaguntam, Benjamin Walker, Jacob Paris, Richard Losh and Matthew Gilbert. In the bottom row, from left, are Jason Gardner, Nicholas Glotzbach, Rounak Chowdhury and Grant Garris. designed and constructed a book exchange library as well as stocking the library for Alpharetta Presbyterian Church. • Jason Gardner, Troop 734, was sponsored by the Webb Bridge Ward of Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints. His project was the collection and delivery of over 191 pajamas and 232 books for the Pajama Program, which distributes pajamas and books to children in

need awaiting a permanent home. • Nicholas Glotzbach, of Troop 226, was sponsored by Bridge to Grace Church, and his project was the design, construction and placement of three benches and five trash receptacles for the Old Roswell Cemetery. • Rounak Chowdhury, of Troop 3143, was sponsored by Johns Creek United Methodist Church. His project was the design and construction of a fence with wire mesh

for the main garden at Autrey Mill Nature Park and Heritage Center. • Grant Garris, of Troop 2000, was sponsored by Johns Creek Presbyterian Church. His project was the organization of a book collection for the Santa Breakfast at Mimosa Elementary School. Garris also collected over 1,765 books so that every student would receive 1-2 books, gift wrapped from Santa Claus.

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IF YOU DON’T SEE HOPE AND WILL,

IT’S NOT CHILDREN’S

ORTHOPAEDICS We would like to welcome the more than 30 orthopaedic and sports medicine physicians, surgeons and advanced practice providers formerly of Children’s Orthopaedics of Atlanta to the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta family. Remember, if you don’t see Hope and Will, it’s not the Children’s expert orthopaedic care. ©2018 Children’s Healthcare off Atlanta, Inc. All rights reserved.

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CHILDREN’S AT OLD MILTON

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