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Fake system update costs store $1K ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A store employee reported Feb. 26 that someone had stolen $1,000 from their store after pretending to update the store’s computer system. The employee said that someone had called the Kroger on Ga. 9 and said that there was an issue with the system for Western Union. The caller told the employee that they needed to access the store’s log to perform an update to the system. The employee gave the caller the store’s account number and login information. After the information was entered, the system rebooted, but Western Union stayed down. According to Western Union, two transactions were made that day, for a total of $1K, both to a Univision prepaid card. The employee did not remember much about the caller’s voice, and police were not able to find the phone number used in the call.

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the Majors Road bridge. The driver lost control, struck the concrete median wall causing it to travel back across three lanes, then off the roadway where it struck a tree. The cause of the crash remains under investigation by the Traffic Specialist Unit.

elry and silverware were reported stolen Feb. 20 after a woman started unpacking in her new home. The woman told police that she had moved to Lake Forest Circle in August 2017 and that she had secured the jewelry and silverware in a drawstring bagw and box prior to the move. While unpacking months later, the family noticed that two rings, a bracelet and the 12 piece Dueberry International Silverware were gone. Several people had been in the residence for remodeling since they moved in, the woman said.

disturbed papers and opened drawers. The contents of one trash bag were emptied on the floor, and the bag itself was taken from the home. No active alarm system was installed in the home.

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

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.

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

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Milton takes stance against state bill By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — The Milton City Council took a strong stance against a bill that recently passed by an overwhelming majority in the state Senate to allow telecom companies to build cell towers along the city’s right of way. The council voted unanimously Monday to approve a resolution voicing its opposition to the bill. The vote coincided with a similar resolution passed that same night among members of the Alpharetta City Council. The bill, dubbed the Broadband Infrastructure Leads to Development Act, or BILD, aims to “streamline the deployment of wireless broadband.” The bill limits the authority of local governments to prohibit telecommunication providers from constructing cell towers, both small towers and utility poles, within its city or county. The state Senate passed the bill on Feb. 28 by a 52-2 margin. Milton’s representatives in the Senate, John Albers and Brandon Beach — who sponsored

the measure — voted in favor of BILD. The proposal is now before the Georgia House. Milton’s resolution states the bill “will result in an explosion of aesthetically objectionable utility poles” and it “does not strike an appropriate balance between the need for deployment of wireless broadband infrastructure and the need for local governments to manage its own right of way.” The bill also unduly benefits the wireless industry at the expense of Milton’s rural viewshed and greater local control should be required, the resolution states. Milton City Attorney Ken Jarrard drafted the city’s remarks. He said that while there is no denying the desire for better and faster mobile data coverage, BILD oversteps the boundaries of reasonable local control. Speaking to the council, Jarrad said: “I’m not sure this legislation precisely captures the right balance between the need for those economic opportunities and your need to protect the viewshed that you have fought so hard for.”

We can understand what the state legislators are trying to do, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s in their best interests to eliminate some of our powers.” MATT KUNZ Milton Councilman Mayor Joe Lockwood said the bill appeared to be drafted for “extreme circumstances” and he would like to see Milton have a say in the construction of cell towers. “We definitely understand the need for the emerging technology, but we would also like to have some control and work with providers to determine size and location [of cell towers],” Lockwood said. “We want to have a balance,

not only to protect the aesthetics for the citizens, but also be open to new technology so they can have those services, too.” Jarrard said the resolution is not meant to be “pro-Milton” but “pro-citizen friendly.” Councilman Matt Kunz said city staff and the City Council are better attuned to its citizens desires and concerns than the state Legislature. “We can understand what the state legislators are trying to do, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s in their best interests to eliminate some of our powers,” he said following the meeting. Citing the passage of a 2016 bill that legalized the sale of fireworks in the state and the issues it created for the city’s equestrian community, Kunz argued that BILD could have unintended consequences for Milton. “From our perspective, having this resolution stating our position helps raise a voice for our constituents,” he said. Jarrard said the resolution will be forwarded to representatives at the Legislature.

Planning Commission greenlights storage facility, senior condominiums By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Milton’s Planning Commission unanimously approved a rezoning for a proposed self-storage facility and a use permit for a senior housing development at its March 1 meeting. Both properties were approved

on conditions set forth by city staff. The proposals will go before the City Council for final consideration. The commission approved a rezoning request by applicant Piedmont Atlanta Capital to construct a 103,000-square-foot self-storage facility along Webb Road. The appeal allows the facility to provide more leasable

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space with the same building footprint, according to an attorney representing the applicant. City staff said the rezoning does not conform to the 2035 Comprehensive Land Use Map, but noted that under the plan, support is given for appropriate developments that complement surrounding areas. Many of properties surrounding the site are zoned T-5, the designation sought by the applicant, including the adjacent Brickmont Assisted Living. Piedmont submitted a rendering of the facility and said is its “townhome” look is in compliance with Brickmont. The facility was approved with conditions, including a restriction of use to self-storage, that it will not exceed 103,508 square feet and that the owner adhere to all necessary right of way and easements for construction of turn lanes. The commission added a condition that a four-board equestrian fence be constructed on certain areas of the property. All loading and unloading will occur at the rear of the property. A gate with a keypad for pin numbers will restrict entry to the loading area. The gate is not located along the frontage but will be near the loading area in the rear of the building. Access will be limited to normal business hours, the developer

stating it is not a 24-hour facility. A proposal for a senior condominiums and retail space was also approved at the meeting. The development, Strawberry Fields, calls for 42 stacked condominiums, along Birmingham Highway and the Charlotte Drive extension in Downtown Crabapple. The age-restricted homes would be limited to owners 55 or over. The site also includes a landscaped park, fitness center and a community center for residents working from home. A separate retail/office building is also shown in the plans. A use permit for senior housing was approved by the committee, as well as a variance to delete the requirement for a minimum of 300-feet of separate contiguous storage space. In the plan, two entrances are planned along Birmingham Highway and Charlotte Drive. City staff noted that no turn lanes will be required. The development is consistent with the city’s Downtown Crabapple Placemaking Plan that was approved last year, according to city staff. Strawberry Fields, and its use permit and variance, was approved on the condition the entrances coordinate with the Charlotte Drive extension and they be approved by Milton’s Public Works Department.

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

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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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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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Michael Williams, a conservative candidate for governor, is quick to point out that he was the first elected official in the state to publicly endorse Donald Trump. And for the past 18 JOE PARKER months, he hasn’t Reporter joe@appenmediagroup.com so much ridden on the coattails of President Trump as much as clawed to his leg, begging for validation. So when Trump recently suggested that he would push for the ban of bump stocks following the Marjory Stoneman Douglass High shooting, Williams, who normally heralds everything the president says, fell silent. This is probably because following the Las Vegas massacre last October, Williams campaigned through his website that he would give away a bump stock to protest a drive to outlaw the devices. “There is zero evidence that banning bump stocks would prevent any gun violence deaths,” Williams said in an Oct. 16, 2017 press release. “Georgia’s gun owners deserve a governor who will stand with them when liberals and Hollywood elites attack our fundamental rights. That’s why I am standing for the Second Amendment and giving away a bump stock as a show of support.” Oops. 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. Williams, like his political idol, has campaigned on a strategy of inciting voters and playing to the fact he is not a career politician. But what could be more political than going quiet on a stance that you once held so strongly when party leaders come out in opposition? And what could be more political than a little hypocrisy? Around the Super Bowl, a release from Williams stated he is “done with the NFL” resulting from “watching the disgraceful kneeling antics of players during the National Anthem.” He went on to say that players who kneel are “overpaid crybabies” that, without NFL patronage, “would be nobodys (sic) that couldn’t qualify to be garbage men.” Williams was quick to call out these

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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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 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

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. “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 elemen-

tary 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 States armed services. • HB 759 – Allows a student with a special needs voucher to remain eligible even after leaving the program for a while • HB 852 – Allows a student to remain in their current school till the end of the school year if the family moves within the school district • HB 978 – Provides for automated traffic enforcement devices in school safety zones • SB 401 - Career-oriented aptitudes and career interests would be part of a student’s individual graduation plan. Proposed legislation that failed to pass on Crossover Day: • HB 482 – Allows the state portion of K-12 funding to be used as an education savings account for private school tuition, home school needs, tutors, etc. Strong opposition from education groups likely led to its unpopularity (especially in an election year.) • HB 781 – Allows a school district to use a portion of SPLOST funds for maintenance and operations. Would require a constitutional amendment.

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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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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.”

• 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

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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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

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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

MOBILE APPLICATIONS DEVELOPMENT CLASS

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

PEOPLE, PLACES AND THINGAMABOBS

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

KIDS NEXT CODE

What: Kids Next Code specializes in website design, game design, robotics and Microsoft Office. Laptop or tablet with keyboard preferred. Registration required. When: Saturday, March 10, 2 p.m. Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info and registration: afpls.org or 770-360-8897

ENERGY YOGA

What: Participate in physical exercises to open and clear energy, Qi Gong and meditation. When: Sunday, March 11, 4:30 p.m. Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org or 770-360-8897

ALPHARETTA LIBRARY BOOK CLUB

What: Join for a discussion of “Behold the Dreamers,” by Imbolo Mbue. The club meets on the second Tuesday of every month. When: Tuesday, March 13, 4:30-6 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza More info: afpls.org or 404-613-6735

AP PSYCHOLOGY EXAM: STRATEGY SESSION

What: Join the instructors from C2Education as they help get you prepared for your AP Psychology test this spring with an insightful strategy session. When: Wednesday, March 14, 6:307:45 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402

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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An extra hour of fishin’ time! Okay, so it’s coming whether we like it or not – the annual transition to Daylight Savings Time. This Sunday at 2 a.m., time as we know it will jump ahead an hour. That means STEVE HUDSON that in the mornGet Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net ing, when your clock tells you it’s 7 a.m., your body will be saying “No… NO!” and screaming that it’s really just 6 a.m. That’s much too early to get up if you don’t have to do so. But is it really so bad? Once I get over that initial chronological shock and recalibrate my circadian rhythm and start doing everything one hour earlier, Daylight Savings Time is not too painful. In fact, just a few days into it (and once I’ve gotten used to it) I decide it’s really a pretty good thing. Why? Because it gives me one more hour of afternoon daylight, and that means I’ll have an extra hour of fishing time. So now I have a decision to make. Where should I go to enjoy that extra hour? So many waters, so little time… But wait. To help me decide what to do with that gift from the Land of Circadia, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources has just updated its 2018 Georgia Fishing Prospects. Waiting for you over on the DNR website (at georgiawildlife.com/fishing-prospects), this neat online resource gives anglers statewide a huge amount of information to help plan that next fishing trip. Here’s how it works. Once you get to the “Fishing Prospects” site, you’ll find two lists – one of reservoirs and one of rivers. In the “Reservoir” category you have 32 different waters (from “Allatoona” to “Yonah”) to choose from; the “River Prospects” category offers an additional 21 choices ranging from the Altamaha to the Toccoa. Let’s say I’m interested in the Coosa River (and I definitely am, since it’s one of Georgia’s best springtime white bass fisheries – something we’ll talk about more here over the next few weeks). I click on the “Coosa” link, and the site takes me to a summary page where I find not only an interactive and scalable map of the portion of river in question but also links to more detailed info on fishing the Coosa as well as specific insights designed to help me fish for various species which I’m likely to find there. One species that’s listed, I’m glad

to see, is white bass. Clicking on the “White Bass” link takes me to a more detailed page where I learn (for example) that while white bass numbers in the Coosa are expected to be down a little this year, the size of the fish should be good with males averaging up to one pound and females running in the two-pound range. That’s good enough for me! I also pick up tips on techniques to use while fishing for those fish, including suggestions on the best lures as well as some practical pointers on the techniques I’ll need to use to put those lures to work. But the Coosa is a big place. Where should I go? The “Target” section helps me with the “where” part of things and points me toward some specific areas, with additional info on specific sorts of areas I should be targeting. I also pick up tips on the “when” part of the equation – not just the main white bass run, which occurs sometime between late February and early May, but also a secondary run in the lower part of the river which happens as the water cools in late fall and early winter. There’s no doubt about it – this DNR site offers plenty of info to help me decide what to do with that extra

hour of daylight, and I plan to put it to good use. And we’ve only looked at one species on one river. There is tons more info here (on myriad species in many different waters), and the danger is that you’ll spend that extra hour in armchair adventuring right there on the site instead of in fishing out on the water. “Let me tell you, if you have used the annual Fishing Prospects in the past, you are in for a treat in 2018,” said Thom Litts, operations manager for the Georgia Wildlife Resources Division’s Fisheries Management Section. “If you are not checking out these prospects for your favorite water body before heading out, you are making a mistake.” Thom’s right. Check this one out and start planning those spring fishing trips! From its headwaters in the north Georgia mountains to the tailwaters near Atlanta, the Chattahoochee River has become a trout fishing destination for anglers far and wide - and CHATTAHOOCHEE TROUT will show you how to experience that world-class fishing yourself. Available on Amazon.

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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.

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Milton community gathers to fight world hunger Meal-packing event draws more than 100 volunteers By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Cambridge High’s cafeteria was packed with students after school on March 2, but these kids were not filling their own stomachs. Instead, they were ensuring that those around the world facing food insecurity could fill theirs. Local Rotary organizations partnered with the international non-profit Rise Against Hunger to package over 20,000 meals for the world’s impoverished on Friday afternoon. This was the fourth year the Milton Rotary partnered with the organization to package meals, and this year’s turnout was nearly double of past years, with around 150 volunteers in attendance. Stacey Ingliss, assistant city manager and Milton Rotary member, said the event is not only important in striving to reach Rise Against Hunger’s goal of ending world hunger by 2030, it is also a chance for the community to come together. “[The event] is comradery,” she said. “It’s Rotary organizations working together, and it’s the community working together. We have so many community partners here today, and it’s a chance for us to come together and do something great together and have fun while we are doing it.” Representatives from the North Fulton, Alpharetta, Roswell, Sandy Springs and Johns Creek Rotary organizations all pitched in for the event. Milton’s first responders, City Councilman Rick Mohrig and Wayne Boston of Better Together also lent a hand. Cambridge

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Around 150 volunteers, which included students from Cambridge and Milton High schools and the Milton, North Fulton, Roswell, Sandy Springs, Johns Creek and Alpharetta Rotary organizations packed meals. and Milton High’s Interact club, the high school version of Rotary, also volunteered. Most of those donning hair nets and gloves were students, and Michael Ashley of Rise Against Hunger said their willingness and excitement to volunteer goes against the notion that high school kids are self-centered and oblivious to those facing adversity around the world. “A lot of times high schoolers get a bad rap for being too cool for school,” Ashley said. “Seeing people getting excited and having fun while they are volunteering is cool.” Ashley said the nonprofit’s mission is to alleviate hunger on a worldwide scale. That includes initiatives such as setting up tilapia farms, school feeding programs in developing areas and the meal-packing events. “We want to provide as much food and life-changing aid as possible to the world’s vulnerable,” Ashley said.

“We want to get people involved, and packaging meals is a hands-on, direct way to fight hunger. It gets everyone together as an event. That goes along with building awareness.” At Cambridge, volunteers worked at various stations to collect the meals and prepare them for shipment. Students filled bags with soy protein, dehydrated vegetables and rice, while others sealed the bags and loaded them into boxes for transport. Ashley said the meals can go to refugee camps, orphanages or school feeding programs in developing or impoverished countries. Over 20,000 meals were collected at last week’s event. In the four years Milton Rotary has put on the event, more than 54,000 meals have been packaged. Over 5.1 million meals have been assembled in the Atlanta area. “This work makes a more prosperous, safe and healthy world,” Ashley said.

Michael Ashley of Rise Against Hunger speaks to volunteers about the mission of the organization.

Cambridge Theatre presents Beauty and the Beast MILTON, Ga. — Cambridge Theatre will present its production of Beauty and the Beast from March 15-17 at the school. Shows will run at 7 p.m. March 15-16 with a 2 p.m. matinee and 7 p.m. showing on March 17. Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature, the stage version includes all of the songs written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman, along with new songs by Mr. Menken and Tim Rice. The classic story focuses on Belle, a young woman

in a provincial town, and the Beast, a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed into his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity. Tickets can be purchased at www.cambridgehs. seatyourself.biz or at the door for $10-15. For more information, contact Tracey Buot at buot@fultonschools.org.

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Bears girls lacrosse continues momentum of last season Squad returns nearly all of state runner up team By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Cambridge girls lacrosse entered the 2018 season coming off their first state championship appearance, and the Bears are looking to be in title contention once again this year after returning nearly the entire state runner-up roster. Cambridge is off to a 3-1 start, outscoring Alpharetta, North Gwinnett and Florida’s Dr. Phillips High by a combined 54-21. The Bears’ only loss came

to Bishop Moore from Orlando. Four games into the season, head coach Pam Masinko is pleased with her team’s performance thus far. “I feel we started where we left off,” she said. The Bears lost one player to graduation. “With so many returning players, it has given us the opportunity to fine tune our offense, defense, transition and ride from previous seasons and add some higher level offensive sets and defensive strategies,” Masinko said.

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“I feel we are very balanced on the field. Each player has worked extremely hard off season to improve their skills, and I have seen that pay off already.” The Bears offense has shown improvement in their passing and quick, assisted goals. Half of Cambridge’s goals this season have been assisted, which is substantially higher than last season, Masinko said. Leading the offensive charge is Colorado-commit Bailey Hawkins, who has scored 19 goals with three assists. She has also added 22 draw controls. Adding to the attack is junior Belle Dora and senior Claire Xiao. Defensively, the Bears continue their focus on fundamentals and dictating offensive movement. Masinko said a point of emphasis this season is on draw control and boxing out on ground balls. The returning core of Ally

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The Bears’ 11 seniors look to build off last season’s deepest playoff run in program history. just seven goals per game this season. In addition to many returning players, the Bears have also gained assurance with their three wins over talented programs, including a 17-5 win over North Gwinnett on Feb. 27. “North Gwinnett has beaten us the past two years,” Masinko said. “Mentally I feel that decisive win gives us that extra motivation to avenge other losses from last year.” Though the Bears dropped a Feb. 24 contest to Bishop Moore, it still provided a learning experience.

“Losing to Bishop Moore allowed us as a team to evaluate areas that need to change and improve that may not have been exploited if we would have won,” Masinko said. Those lessons learned could pay dividends in the Bears’ challenging Area 5 schedule that includes Lambert, Northview and 12-time state champions Milton, who beat Cambridge for the 6A/7A state championship last year. “There is a lot of talent in Area 5, and we wouldn’t want it any other way,” Masinko said. “We schedule dif-

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St. Francis boys advance to state championship Girls team falls in semifinals By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com COLUMBUS, Ga. — St. Francis’ boys and girls basketball teams competed in Final Four matchups last Friday at

Columbus State University. The boys team advanced to the Class A-Private state championship and the girls lost their semifinals matchup. The boys punched their ticket to the state title game, their fifth appearance in the last six years, with a dominant 83-54 win over Holy Innocents’. The Knights jumped out to a 4018 lead at the half and outscored the

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Golden Bears in all four periods to advance. St. Francis had five players score in double digits, with sophomore standout guard Dwon Odom leading the offensive charge. Odom scored 20 points, followed by Sam Hines with 16. CJ Riley netted 12 points with three steals and Chase Ellis scored 11 with seven rebounds and two blocks. Caleb Snyder had 10 points with five rebounds. Friday’s lopsided win was the Knights’ third straight in the state tournament. They advanced to the semifinals with a 73-57 win over Walker in the second round and beat North Cobb Christian 87-62 on Feb. 28. St. Francis faces Aquinas for the state championship Friday at 4 p.m. at Georgia Tech. The two programs met in the quarterfinals of last year’s state tournament with the Knights prevailing, 63-48. Aquinas (26-5) is ranked fifth in the state in Class A-Private, two spots behind St. Francis (27-3), in Sandy’s Spiel poll. Just after the boys game was completed, the Knights’ girls team battled Wesleyan for a chance to earn their third state championship appearance in four years. However, the Knights were outpaced by Wesleyan who earned the

The boys punched their ticket to the state title game, their fifth appearance in the last six years, with a dominant 8354 win over Holy Innocents’. 71-49 win. Wesleyan opened the game on a 7-0 run and pushed their lead to double digits in the first quarter. Though St. Francis cut the gap in the second, Wesleyan led throughout the period and continued their momentum for the remainder of the contest. After earning back-to-back state championships in 2015 and 2016, the St. Francis girls team has been eliminated in the semifinals for two straight seasons.

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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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