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Journalism under attack: Turkey
We talk with former Editor in Chief of Turkey’s largest daily newspaper ►►PAGES 26
Officials talk legislation
MARTA, schools discussed at post-legislative breakfast ►►PAGE 4
Gravitt to run for reelection
Mayor says he will qualify this fall ►►PAGE 6
Fire Station 8 opens in North Forsyth
After sharing services with Dawson County, North Forsyth is home to the county’s newest fire station. Julia and Rucker Anderson sign the hose that was uncoupled, which officially opened the station. The hose will hang on the walls of the new station in remembrance of the event. Read more, Page 11.
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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Within the span of 30 hours from April 23-24, two people died and two are currently hospitalized from drug overdoses in Forsyth County. At 5:25 a.m., the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to 1800 Valley Lane in reference to a possible heroin overdose. A 28-yearold woman called saying she was on the bathroom floor with her boyfriend, Jacob Oglesby, 33, attempting CPR. When deputies made contact, Oglesby was unresponsive, not breathing and didn’t have a pulse. Deputies used Narcan to reverse the possible heroin overdose, but Oglesby did not respond. The girlfriend said he came into the bedroom around 3 a.m. looking for a backpack. When she woke up a few hours later, he was not in bed. She noticed the spare bathroom door was closed and locked, so she yelled and knocked for Oglesby, but didn’t
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Hollow Drive, Gainesville, was arrested April 13 on Spot Road for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Desiree Faye Riley, 52, of Dunmore Road, Decatur, was arrested April 7 for DUI. ►► Gabriel Joseph J Kaplan, 21, of Woodland Lane, Alpharetta, was arrested April 9 on Buford Highway for DUI. ►► Joseph Anthony Hawa, 31, of Park Brooke Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested April 14 for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Miriam Notricia Worth, 51, of Saint Kevin Court, Suwanee, was arrested April 11 on Laurel Oak Drive for DUI and driving while license is suspended or revoked. ►► Christopher Austin Vernon, 21, of Skyline Drive, Jefferson, was arrested April 11 on Bethelview Road for DUI, alcohol offense by furnishing, purchasing, or possessing by person and possession of an open container. ►► Robert Joseph Toland Jr, 53, of Woodland View Court, Gainesville, was arrested April 15 on Browns Bridge Road for DUI and speeding. ►► Jason Donald Scott, 45, of Lakeshore Road, Buford, was arrested April 19 on Buford Dam Road for DUI, failure to yield right of way and open container. ►► Kody Rees Keys, 26, of Brands Hatch Boulevard, Cumming, was arrested April 14 on Bentley Road for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Sheila Mae Frank, 58, of Ardsley Lane, Alpharetta, was arrested April 14 on Union Hill Road for DUI. ►► Jose D Garcia Lujan, 27, of Homesteaders Drive, Cumming, was arrested April 14 on Ga. 9 for DUI and driving a vehicle with defective or no headlights. ►► Scott Harlan Crumpton, 34, of Partridge Point, Cumming, was arrested April 15 on Ga. 400 for DUI and improper turn. ►► Emily Rose Flood, 25, of Caswyck Trace, Johns Creek, was arrested April 15 on Ga. 400 for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Chase Alexander Allemand, 22, of Davis Drive, Cumming, was arrested April 15 for DUI, driving too fast for conditions and failure to maintain lane. ►► Kyle Lee Jones, 39, of Belaire Drive, Cumming, was arrested April 15 on Ga. 400 for DUI and failure to dim lights.
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►► Frank Edmiston Jarvis Jr., 39,
of Beaver Ruin Court, Lilburn, was arrested for possession of drug-related item or narcotic equipment, trafficking in cocaine, illegal drugs, marijuana, or methamphetamines, possession of marijuana less than one ounce, possession of a schedule IV controlled substance, possession of a schedule Li controlled substance, failure to maintain lane, driving while license is suspended or revoked and location upon a previous arrest warrant. ►► Tiffany Reanna Simpson, 31, of Silver Creek Drive, Gainesville, was arrested for possession of drug-related item or narcotic equipment, trafficking in cocaine, illegal drugs, marijuana, or methamphetamines, possession of marijuana less than one ounce, possession of a schedule IV controlled substance, possession of a schedule Li controlled substance, failure to maintain lane, driving while license is suspended or revoked, and location upon a previous arrest warrant. ►► Kailah Amber Nerli, 29, of Bald Ridge Road, Cumming, was arrested April 6 on Browns Bridge Road for possession of methamphetamine and driving while license is suspended or revoked. ►► Alexia Nichole Martin, 38, of Parks Road, Cumming, was arrested April 9 on Parks Road for prescriptions or dangerous drugs not in original container, possession of a schedule IV controlled substance and driving under the influence of drugs ►► Charles Thomas Mote, 45, of Lakeridge Drive, Cumming, was arrested April 7 on Bald Ridge Marina for possession of marijuana less than one ounce, driving while license is suspended or revoked and defective or no brake lights. ►► Gina Evonne Keown, 29, of Fowler Hill Road, Alpharetta, was arrested April 2 on Bethelview Road for possession of drug-related item or narcotic, possession of marijuana less than one ounce and failure to use seatbelts. ►► David Franklin Brooks, 26, of Wills Wood Circle, Cumming, was arrested April 12 on Ga. 400 for possession of Schedule LII controlled substance, giving a false name, on a previous arrest warrant, possession of methamphetamines with intent to distribute and possession of marijuana less than one ounce. ►► Shaun P Dieffenbacher, 38, of Kemp Road, Suwanee, was arrested April 10 on Creamer Drive for possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana less than one ounce and obscured or missing license plate. ►► Tracy A Castro, 40, of Kemp Road, Suwanee, was arrested April 10 on
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How can dry eyes be treated beyond artificial tears? By Dr. Samir Vira
Dry eye symptoms are becoming an increasing reason for office visits to ophthalmologists and optometrists everywhere. From mild eye irritation or gritty sand sensation to occasional blurry vision and eye fatigue, dry eye syndrome can affect suffering individuals in a variety of different ways. Treatment for dry eye syndrome is usually initiated with lubricating drops called artificial tears. Using artificial tears, whether brand name or not, several times per day works well for most patients. However, many patients continue to experience significant symptoms requiring further treatment. Preservative-free artificial tears, which are available in individual vials, can be beneficial to individuals with long-standing history of dry eye syndrome that have become poorly responsive to bottled artificial tears and that are prone to irritation from the preservatives. Additionally, thicker gel or ointment formulations of artificial tears, such as Refresh PM or Genteal, can be applied to the eyes right before bedtime to prevent desiccation of the eye surface over the course of the night. This is especially helpful in individuals who have exposure of their eyes from an incomplete closure of their eyelids. Often, patients with chronic dry eyes have associated inflammation on the eye surface. A short course of low-dose topical steroids, such as lotemax (loteprednol etabonate), can be employed to reduce inflammation. Another prescription medication Restasis, or cyclosporine 0.05%, has been approved for long-term use in dry eye patients. It has been shown to not only reduce inflammation on the eye surface but also help improve tear production. Eyelid disease can also contribute to dry eye syndrome. Meibomian glands located on the eyelids produce the normal oily layer of the tear film. Disruption of this oily layer due to clogged or poorly functioning meibomian glands leads to dry eye symptoms. Applying direct warm compresses to the eyelids aids in unblocking these glands and improving oil gland function. In addition, omega-3 fatty acids, found in fish and flaxseed oil, improves this oily layer and leads to better lubrication of the ocular surface. For patients with severe eyelid disease, an antibiotic named doxycycline may be used for a short duration to reduce the normal bacterial load of the eyelids. Doxycycline also has anti-inflammatory properties to decrease eyelid-associated inflammation. When patients with severe dry eyes fail conventional therapies, customized contact lenses called scleral lenses may be necessary. These lenses serve as a moisture chamber to continuously bathe the ocular surface with lubricating drops. Autologous serum tears can also be an option for severe dry eye patients. Blood is drawn from the patient; subsequently, the plasma is separated from the red blood cells and then combined with preservative free artificial tears. Serum tears contain many of the biologically active components of natural tears that help to improve the eye surface and treat dry eyes. Various new therapeutic modalities continue to emerge for the management of dry eye syndrome. Patients with dry eye syndrome should seek a consultation with an ophthalmologist specializing in dry eye management to better understand their condition and learn about their treatment options.
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Post-legislative breakfast gives officials chance to talk local issues By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Five Forsyth County legislators met April 18 over eggs and coffee to discuss local, state and national topics at the annual post-legislative session breakfast. The event, hosted by the CummingForsyth Chamber of Commerce, gave officials a chance to talk about what they’ve accomplished over the past session and answer questions from the public. The attendees included Sen. Steve Gooch, Sen. Michael Williams, Rep. Geoff Duncan, Rep. Sheri Gilligan and Rep. Kevin Tanner. Hot topics included MARTA’s expansion northward, local school capacity and the possibility of Sharon Springs becoming a city. As MARTA is often brought up when discussing transportation and traffic, a question was asked regarding lightrail coming to the state. Gooch, vice chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee, said there were bills regarding this in both the House of Representatives and Senate this year that didn’t pass but will be worked on next year. “The Senate did a study committee
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Five Forsyth County legislators, including, from left, Sen. Steve Gooch, Sen. Michael Williams, Rep. Geoff Duncan, Rep. Sheri Gilligan and Rep. Kevin Tanner discuss national, state and county issues. last year on public transit,” Gooch said. “We can’t fix the traffic problems in Atlanta simply by building more highways. If you believe that, then go down there this morning, ride around and look. We had the bridge collapse and Interstate 20 buckle. Next week could be another problem.” The solution to traffic will be a hybrid solution, he said, involving buses, trains and rail. “We have to look at Atlanta like an urban, metropolitan area because that’s what it is,” Gooch said. “It’s a very rapidly growing part of our state. By the year 2040, two million people
will have moved to Georgia primarily for Atlanta. We have to prepare for that, invest in our infrastructure and provide more public transit options.” Overcrowding in schools also was discussed at the event. Duncan said there are no guidelines to running one of the nation’s fastest growing counties, including how to cope with overcrowded schools. “We have to figure out how to balance the schools and keep our taxes low while trying to educate our kids who beat the rest of the state,” Duncan
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Cumming Mayor Gravitt will seek reelection Successful bid would continue 47-year tenure By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — Cumming Mayor H. Ford Gravitt has squashed rumors that he was sitting the next one out. “I’ve recently gotten my approval from my doctors,” Gravitt said. “They’ve assured me that I’ll die of something else before I’ll die of the cancer they’ve been treating me for. I offer myself for re-election of mayor of the city of Cumming.” In addition to being cleared medically, Gravitt said he’s had hundreds of people tell him he needed to run again. “I’m humbled to the fact they think I’ve done such a good job they want to keep me,” Gravitt said. “Every time elections have come up for the past 50 years they’ve told me. I’ve had good support over the years with every governor and the state legislative body. We know who to go to to get things done.” Not looking for a paycheck, Gravitt said when he first got elected, the job paid $100 a year. Today he said he makes $1,000 a month, which he said he gives to different charities.
“I don’t have my own secretary, city vehicle, expense account or credit card,” Gravitt said. “I’m strict about the city’s money which is why we’re in good financial shape. I think it’s also why my supporters want me to GRAVITT continue to serve.” Speculation into his plans began at a Feb. 2 Board of Commissioners meeting. Commissioner Cindy Jones Mills said the county would have to “work with a new mayor” next year while developing the county’s future taxes. Mills confirmed after the meeting that she was told by Gravitt that he would not be seeking reelection due to personal reasons. When asked back in February, Gravitt’s office said he would be making an official statement on the topic at the city’s next council meeting Feb. 21. But the mayor stayed quiet. “I have a health issue and I’m going to have surgery in the middle of March,” Gravitt said in February. “Be-
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fore I make any announcements I’m going to wait until I get through with my surgery and get some doctor’s advice.” Gravitt was first elected mayor in 1970, taking office in January 1971. Gravitt also served from 1967-1970 on the City Council prior to becoming mayor. During his tenure, Gravitt said he is proud of all the city has accomplished, including the fact that Cumming has no debt. In the midst of this year’s political uncertainty, Cumming resident Troy Brumbalow announced his candidacy for mayor Jan. 31. “I want to use my business and government experience to lead my hometown of Cumming as its next mayor,” Brumbalow said in a statement. “I have been honored and humbled by the outpouring of support I have already received. Over the next several months leading up to the election in November, I look forward to working hard and earning the votes of the good people who live in Cumming.” He said he will still be qualifying this August and wishes the mayor the best with his health issues. “While the mayor wants to add another big courthouse in our downtown,
Every time elections have come up for the past 50 years they’ve told me. I’ve had good support over the years with every governor and the state legislative body. We know who to go to to get things done.” H. FORD GRAVITT Cumming mayor I want to develop a city center concept with shopping and restaurants that will be the envy of the metro area,” Brumbalow said. Registration for the mayoral seat will be Aug. 21-23 with the election in November.
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Freedom of the press rare commodity in this world I met a man last week who a year ago was the editor of a newspaper with a circulation of 1 million readers. Today he is in exile and looking for a job. Erdogan was able to pack ZaHATCHER HURD man’s board of diExecutive Editor hatcher@appenmediagroup.com rectors with people associated with the Justice and Development Party. The Republic of Turkey has always been a country with one foot in the East and one foot in the West straddling the Mediterranean Sea at its narrowest point. Turkey has been a shining example of a Muslim democracy practicing religious and cultural tolerance. It has been an important member of NATO and an important U.S. ally in the fight against radical Islam. Bilici and his newspaper, Zaman, show how fast one’s rights can go away, how fast a country can slip away, too. He visited our news office to tell his story of how Turkey was plunged into a darkening abyss and there is little hope of his country’s return to a true democracy. Turkey was always one of those countries I never concerned myself about. It was a country that came out of World War I one of those bankrupt empires – along with Austria-Hungary Empire and the Russian Empire. Kemal Ataturk is the Turkish George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. In the 1920s he fashioned a vibrant, progressive, democratic Turkey. He did it in a part of the world where we seldom find such adjectives today. Turkey was a stable democracy, one that practices a secular form of government. While mostly Muslim, it allowed minorities religious freedom and political participation. Notice the use of the past tense here. Last July, there was an abortive coup in Turkey apparently begun by dissident military officers. It was quickly put down by other members of the military, but the damage was done. There have been military coups in Turkey in its past and although this one ended in a few hours – and about 400 deaths – Erdogan began to consolidate power in the hands of his executive branch. Judges, professors, military officers, legislators – almost anyone with authority – began to be arrested. Dissent was quashed. Erdogan purged the judiciary and then began to use the courts
The head office of Abdulhammit Bilici’s former newspaper, Zaman. and police to silence all dissent while amassing more power to his executive authority. You may have noticed the newscasts making a big deal out of a recent Turkish referendum that just about ensures Erdogan will have the powers of a dictator. The coup that spawned the power grab was so inept, it caused many to question whether it was a ruse to allow Erdogan to seize more power. But there was still the media to deal with. And Erdogan went to work. Media outlets were attacked from many sides, Bilici told us. Some media outlets against Erdogan were shut down as spreading treason. As Erdogan’ s authoritarian regime pulled in more and more power, it gained power in the judiciary by having any true democracy-minded judges expelled or arrested. With the courts in hand, journalists, editors and even politicians could be arrested on trumped-up charges. Sometimes Erdogan’s minions bullied advertisers to withdraw support or face the consequences to their own businesses. Other media outlets found their companies had been bought by people
Read “Journalism under attack: Turkey” Page 26 friendly to Erdogan and emasculated the news reporting from the inside. Arrests, bankruptcies, hostile takeovers – all were methods to eliminate a free press in Turkey, Bilici told us. His newspaper, Zaman, was known for its diversity of opinion. Minority editorialists were encouraged to provide a voice and a view from other sides of society. Erdogan was able to pack Zaman’s board of directors with people associated with Justice and Development Party. Those who wrote anti-Erdogan articles were simply fired – or arrested. Some 50 Zaman journalists are in prison today. In all, more than 200 have been jailed. Bilici was forced to flee the country. Today, he is telling his story to anyone who will listen. His country is being consumed from within. Just last week, reforms that would greatly increase Erdogan’s authoritarian powers passed by the narrowest of
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margins – and brought out immediate charges of voter fraud. “Today, 90 percent of the media are under government control,” Belici said. “The remaining 10 percent struggle to survive. With control of the judiciary it is easy for anyone against Erdogan to land in jail.” The 200-plus journalists in jail lead the world in that category of prisoner, he said. Turkey is headed for one-man rule. Look at any country that experienced one-man rule and see what has happened. He ticks them off: Iraq, Iran, Russia, Libya, North Korea, Venezuela, Cuba. The list goes on. “Turkey is a secular state. It had an exceptional place as a nation situated east and west. We have one leg in NATO,” Belici said. “We had a role to play until Erdogan became an authoritarian.” Belici asks for nothing. He is a journalist and he simply wants to tell his story. It is a sad story, perhaps with implications in a region already sitting on a lit powder keg. But it couldn’t happen here. Not in the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave. Not here. Could it?
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Rep. Duncan announces Lt. Gov. campaign Legislator says he will keep seat until term ends By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Rep. Geoff Duncan, R-Cumming, is moving on from the Georgia House of Representatives in hopes of becoming the state’s next lieutenant governor in 2018. Duncan announced his intention to run and filed paperwork last week. He said his family, including wife Brooke, is excited about the 16-month journey
they have ahead. Duncan will continue to serve in his current role as state representative which he’s had since 2013. “The plan is to finish out my term,” Duncan said. “I’m excited to continue to represent Forsyth County.” His journey into the lieutenant governor race began over a year ago, Duncan said. Since the family made the announcement, he said it’s been “extremely encouraging” to have support
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Forsyth launches online transportation survey FORSYTH COUNTY, GA. — Forsyth County is updating its comprehensive transportation plan, a guiding document that outlines the long-range vision for transportation in the county. The Forsyth Transportation Plan upd ate will examine the many changes that have occurred in the county’s population, employment, land use and development since the 2011 plan. Updated every five years, the plan will take a close look at the transportation needs of people who live, work and play throughout the county and will result in projects to address vehicular, freight, bicycle and pedestrian needs. In an effort to reach a broad representation of residents, the project team has launched an online survey to solicit input from the public. The community is encouraged to visit the project website – forsythtransportationplan.com – to participate in the online survey. The survey will be available until Wednesday, May 3.
from all over Georgia. “Folks from around the state started to reach out to me and encourage me to look at a statewide office,” Duncan said. “Brooke and I started looking at what we felt like the best role would be for our family and my skillset. The role of lieutenant governor is a good spot.” As the CEO of Wellview Health, Inc., Duncan said the business community “feels good about a CEO of a business and someone with an entrepreneurial background taking on lieutenant governor.” “One of the roles of the lieutenant
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governor is to be the president of the senate,” Duncan said. “There is an opportunity to reward good policy, not necessarily good politics. I’m encouraged by the hard work we do in the General Assembly. Continuing to be DUNCAN an advocate for process and procedures in committees and a champion of good conservative solutions is part of the job description.”
through 12 also gather at FCPL for monthly programs at the Cumming and Post Road libraries.
FORSYTH, Ga.— The first Forsyth Writes Together workshop of the year will take place at Cumming Library on Tuesday, May 2 at 6:30 p.m. This free 90-minute seminar will feature a panel of four local authors with published memoirs or novels woven from family stories. The workshop is for adults only and registration is not required. After short presentations, the authors will engage in a Q-and-A session with the audience to address specific memoir-writing topics and offer guidance on self-publishing or finding a publisher. The authors will also stay to sign copies of their books. G. Ross Kelly is the author of What’s Your Favorite Song? The Life, Family and Music of George and Emma Kelly. His mother, Emma Kelly, was the remarkable entertainer described as “The Lady of 6,000 Songs” in the true crime book Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. She and her husband managed complex careers and life in show business, all while raising 10 children. Other authors on the panel include Charlotte Gober Czekala, Charles A. Pitcher and Syed Riz Ahmed. In addition to the Forsyth Writes Together series of workshops that are to be offered quarterly in 2017, FCPL hosts a semi-monthly writing group for adults at the Post Road Library. Teen writers in grades 6
North Ga. Community Foundation accepting grant applications FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The North Georgia Community Foundation is currently accepting grant requests for projects funded through its Community Impact Fund. Nonprofit organizations located in the Community Foundation’s 15-county North Georgia service area may apply for funding. Funds are available for organizations with projects designed to improve the quality of life in the region. The Community Impact Grant Program was established to enhance the spirit of community and quality of life by supporting the network of nonprofits that serve the North Georgia region. The program awarded more than $28,000 to 15 organizations in 2016. An online application is available at ngcf.org/ communityimpact and must be submitted by noon on June 30. To apply, nonprofits must create a login to the North Georgia Community Foundation’s grant application portal. Login requests may take up to 48 hours to be approved. Contact Margaux Dolenc with additional questions about Community Impact Grants at 770-535-7880 or mdolenc@ngcf.org.
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Commissioners approve 287-acre development near Greenway More than 300 residential lots, 49,000 square feet of commercial approved By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Commission approved a 287acre development of residential lots and commercial buildings that backs up to the Big Creek Greenway. The development includes 344 residential lots, 84 attached residential units with a density of 1.48 units per acre, proposed 9.5-acres of commercial buildings totaling 49,800 square feet and 239 parking spaces. The property is located off 7240 Castleberry Road near the intersection of Castleberry Road at Atlanta Highway. The applicant initially requested a rezoning from Agricultural District, or A1, and Commercial Business District, or CBD, to Master Planned District or MPD. However, after discussion by the board at its April 20 meeting, the property was approved as CBD and Single Family Residential District 2, or RES2. Chairman Todd Levent said the board has gone back and forth on finalizing conditions for the property for months.
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Attorney for the applicant Ethan Underwood said it is not required to have a connection to the Greenway, but they would need an easement granted by the county to gain access. The 9.5 acres of commercial were not in the initial plans for the development Underwood said, but his clients eventually capitulated. “There is a trailhead at Fowler Park and when it crosses Ga. 9,” Underwood said. “You have an access point there with the trail that runs along Ga. 9 and then turns and goes north. It traverses this property. We agreed at the request of the commission that we will leave that commercial so there’s an opportunity to create that.” Commissioner Cindy Jones Mills said the connection is needed because there are only so many places economic development can be placed along the trail in the county. “If you talk to the chamber of commerce and go to other counties that have successful Greenways, that will be a huge marketing for that property,” Mills said. “We will be totally remiss if you don’t have that, parking and something with the Greenway. In the
We will be totally remiss if you don’t have [connection], parking and something with the Greenway. In the future, the Greenway will be a source of income for commercial development.” CINDY JONES MILLS Forsyth County commissioner future, the Greenway will be a source of income for commercial development.” Underwood said the developers don’t have a problem with allowing the access. They just don’t want to be required to build the trailhead. “If you want to require the commercial to have access, that’s fine,” Un-
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Fire Station 8 opens in North Forsyth Station will serve Chestatee community By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — For many years, the Chestatee community in North Forsyth relied on a group of local volunteer firefighters. Then in 1998, the county hired its first 30 full-time, career firefighters. And on March 21, the new Fire Station 8 opened at 6015 Keith Bridge Road. But the citizens never forgot the history, according to Commissioner Cindy Jones Mills, in whose district Fire Station 8 is located. “The Chestatee community has long awaited a new fire station,” Mills said. “I am certain (the volunteer firefighters) here with us today are overjoyed to witness the opening of this replacement fire station. We are grateful to those who now serve our fire department. Their professionalism is second to none, and I beam with pride when I get to open a new fire station alongside them.” The new fire station replaced the former Station 8, which had been built by volunteers, was opened in 1984 and had far exceeded its life expectancy. Unlike the old building, the new Fire Station 8 was designed for 24-hour occupancy. It is a four-stall facility, better suited to house the equipment
stationed there and to allow for growth. Construction of the new station was funded by a combination of the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax VI program and impact fees. Forsyth County Fire Chief Danny Bowman said there was a great need for the replacement station. “For years, Fire Station 8 has been in need of replacement,” Bowman said. “The former Station 8 was a modest, little fire station built with the purpose of sheltering a single fire truck from weather and hosting an occasional meeting. It was never meant to be occupied for 24 hours a day. Fire Station 8 will be the center point of public safety in this location for 50 years or more.” The replacement station was built adjacent to the former structure, which was razed in March 2016. To ensure coverage during construction, personnel and equipment from Forsyth County Fire Station 8 were temporarily relocated to and responded from Dawson County Fire Station 2, located at 145 Liberty Drive just off of Highway 53 East. “I have been impressed by how well our staff worked side by side with Dawson County personnel and made the transition near seamless,” Bowman said. “We are forever grateful to Chief Lanier Swafford and Dawson County for allowing Fire Station 8 to operate out of their facility during this past year.”
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New Look: Chick-fil-A opens in Avalon New location brings 100 jobs to Alpharetta By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Chick-fil-A at Avalon is open and ready to welcome customers in what will to be a unique experience. “The design of the building is completely different than any other Chick-Fil-A you will see,” said franchise owner John Crays. “It’s a one-of-a-kind custom design.” The 5,000-square-foot restaurant boasts a two-story indoor play area, 140 indoor seats and 20 outdoor seats. Inside, nine peach-basket lights hang from the ceiling to give the area a rustic feel. Customers can also find a large gathering table in the dining area that is made from reclaimed wood and subway tiles. Above it hangs a light fixture created from recycled Coca-Cola bottles made by local artist Kathleen Plate. One of the features that makes this Chick-Fil-A unique is the drive-thru, which has two lanes and can fit 33 cars at a time. The developer of Avalon purposely sought out Chick-Fil-A to have one of the restaurants built on the property. “One of the concepts they were very interested in being a part of the Avalon brand was Chick-Fil-A,” Crays said. “That’s how it all got started.” To celebrate the opening, the ChickFil-A held a “First 100 Pay-it-Forward” promotion in the days before the official launch. A kiosk was set up in different locations at Avalon that dispensed tick-
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Cristina and John Crays now work at the Chick-fil-A in Avalon instead of downtown Decatur.
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ets for free meals, but some tickets had a sticker on them promising that the holder would “be surprised” if they gave it away within a minute. Those who gave there prize away, as the sticker said, were given free ChickFil-A for a year by a disguised employee waiting nearby. “It’s all about promoting generosity,” Crays said. John and his wife Cristina Crays previously worked at a Chick-fil-A in downtown Decatur. John had been working at Chick-fil-A since he was in high school – 6 years as a team member and 15 as an owner. However with the new Chick-fil-A at Avalon announced, the two decided to move to the Alpharetta location to connect more with the community in which they live. Alpharetta is “where we do life,”
restaurant Marketing Director Cristina said. “We see people every single day that we know from the community.” Many of these community members now work for the duo at the new ChickFil-A “It’s a unique situation,” John said. “It’s very rare that we walk out into the dining room, and we can’t find somebody we don’t know.” The restaurant has brought 100 new jobs to the area. John said that the reason for the high number is because of the restaurant employs a large number of local students, all hand-picked by John and Cristina. “Because they’re really good high school students, they don’t want to work five nights a week,” John said. “They can work a couple nights a week instead and still have time to study or
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go to prom.” These alternating schedules more than double the amount of employees needed to run the restaurant. But John said it has been great working with every one of them. “Our vision is ‘to deliver a remarkable experience executed by a remarkable team,’” John said. “And we have an incredible team.” The Chick-fil-A already has plans to get involved with the community with themed nights and has started partnering with several local schools to arrange fundraising nights. They recently signed on with their first schools, Alpharetta Elementary and the Lionheart School. “Almost everything we do is centered around families,” John said. “For us, that’s our passion.”
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Panel talks effects on trade with China, Mexico Learning from Trends, relationships your mistakes analyzed by group By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Georgia is leading the country in foreign trade and ranks 9th among states, according to data from the Georgia Department of Economic Development. Last year alone, 78 percent of the state’s total trade and 96 percent of the state’s foreign investment originated from markets where the state has representation. This is important to note because throughout President Donald Trump’s campaign, he often made references to Mexico and China, promising bold actions such as building a wall and bringing jobs back to America. Now, with 100 days in office, various professionals met April 20 to talk about what impact the new president will have on business at The Trump Effect: the future of Georgia’s economic ties with China and Mexico event. The meeting, sponsored by the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce, brought together: • Mary Waters, deputy commissioner of International Trade at the Georgia Department of Economic Development • Mike Whitacre, partner at Frazier & Deeter • Jim Blair, managing director at Navigator Consulting • Consul General of Mexico in Atlanta Javier Diaz de Leon In 2016, Georgia saw $121.9 billion in merchandise trade globally, which is a 45 percent increase over the past decade, Waters said. Last year the state had $35.5 billion in exports to 214 countries and territories. Of those, Canada, Mexico and China took the top three spots, with
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The panel discusses President Trump’s impacts on business with China and Mexico. Canada comprising 16.35 percent, Mexico 9.86 percent and China 7.20 percent of the state’s global trade. “There is so much value in having representatives in all these countries,” Waters said. “The folks in these countries support our state, help drive greater trade flow through the ports and are driving foreign investment to Georgia from their markets. We want to continue our relationships around the world.” Georgia has had representation in Mexican markets since 1993, she said. In 2016, the trade between Mexico and Georgia totaled $10 billion, with $3.58 billion in exports. “There is a tremendous opportunity for Georgia businesses in the Mexican market,” Waters said. “We need to continue to support that and look to our neighbors to the south for a diverse range of opportunities. I’m bullish on the opportunities in the future for Mexico.” The state has had representation in China since 2007. The total trade in 2016 was $21 billion, with $2.55 billion in exports.
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“I expect our relationship with China to continue to grow as they continue to put money into their infrastructure and travel,” Waters said. Blair said despite what has been said, China has created jobs, not taken them away from America. “We don’t have a good standing in the world right now,” Blair said. “We are a very small part of this world. People think we think we’re better than everyone else. The world is looking at us.” Europeans think Mexico is a viable option for international trade, Blair said. “I see danger in not educating ourselves,” Blair said. “We have to be educated before we make policies. I see risks.” There are many businesses in the United States, China and Mexico that rely on the strong relationships already made, Diaz de Leon said. “We share millions of products,” Diaz de Leon. “The demographics and numbers are there. We share history, families and economic prosperity with each other. It’s more than beaches and tequila. We are partners.”
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North Fulton CID, creates gateway with Encore Bridge $18M bridge leads effort for rebranding Northpoint area By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Passing over or under the not-quite-finished Encore Bridge over Ga. 400 and connecting Westside Parkway with Northpoint Parkway, you know this is not your average bridge widening. Call it a bridge makeover. The $18 million project begun a year ago is open to traffic but still has some finishing touches – and oh what touches they are. The North Fulton Community Improvement District (CID) has adopted the project, beautifying the bridge and improving it to be a multimodal portal linking Verizon Amphitheater Encore Park at Encore Parkway to Northpoint Parkway and the Alpharetta Greenway. The North Fulton CID wants to integrate Westside Parkway and Northpoint Parkway which straddle Ga. 400 so that between them is a well-branded and distinct live-work-shop-play area. “Encore Bridge will be a big part of branding the CID’s area, and we intend for it to be a gateway that is both multimodal and makes a visual statement as well,” said North Fulton CID Executive Director Ann Hanlon. It will easily handle pedestrian foot traffic well screened from the bike lanes and motorist lanes. In addition it will be well-landscaped. “The bridge will carry through the look and the feel that the district will have throughout,” she said.
Encore Bridge at a Glance • Thee $18 million project has widened the existing twolane Encore Parkway between Westside Parkway and North Point Parkway, a distance of 0.7 miles. The new roadway will include: • Two 14-foot travel lanes, • Two 6-foot bike lanes, • 8-foot sidewalks on either side, • Landscaped buffers on each side, • A raised, landscaped median. • A sidewalk will connect the east side of North Point Parkway and the new Encore Bridge to give greater access to the Big Creek Greenway trail. • The bridge’s streetscape features include trees, landscaping, pedestrian lighting, street furniture, and architectural bridge elements. Atkins North America Inc. Senior Project Manager Aaron Wadley has been charged with making it all happen. “It has been an engineering challenge as well as an aesthetic one,” Wadley said. “The challenge is to take that aesthetic appeal and maintain it. But we will have plazas, and the major intersections that will do just that throughout the district.” That starts with the stone pillars and the stone bridge over Ga. 400. It has been the job of Kimley Horn planner and landscape consultant Eric Bosman to mark each molded concrete “stone” for Hunt Valley Contractors to paint using their pallet of colors. “We did a mock-up three times to get the right mix and mingle of the colors that make up the palette used on the mold,” Bosman said. Those forms are then “washed” with a solution after they are painted that blends the colors of the concrete “stones” giving them a natural look. The overall effect creates a realistic patina. “The effect is really something,” Bosman said. “It gives the bridge a distinctive look and personality.” He said using real stone was not an option because Ga. 400 is a state highway, and the Georgia Department of Transportation will allow only concrete bridges to span the roadway. North Fulton Community Improvement District is contributing almost a third of the cost ($6 million) so that Encore Bridge is a true gateway into the North Fulton CID’s district.
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Encore Bridge over Ga. 400 at North Point Mall is getting a super makeover and lots of TLC. Ensuring that TLC is at left Kimley Horn Planner and landscape consultant for the North Fulton CID Eric Bosman, ACIP. With him are North Fulton CID Executive Director Ann Hanlon and Senior Project Manager Aaron Wadley with Atkins North America Inc. “It is all about giving walkability and livability qualities to this part of the Northpoint corridor,” said Hanlon. “The original plan for the bridge did nothing to encourage people to get out of their cars. We think it is necessary to be a walkable community to be sustainable. The main reason for the project is to create a pedestrian crossing over Ga. 400.” The enhanced bridge will change the way people think about the area, she said. Hanlon pointed to the new projects that have gone up at the bridgehead on the Westside Parkway (eastern) side of the road. “Making the bridge not only accessible to bike and foot traffic but by actually inviting it has been transformational for the area,” she said. Instead of more commercial development at the Westside bridgehead, the proximity of Verizon Wireless Amphitheater at Encore Park, Northpoint Mall and the Big Creek Greenway in one area has sparked three major residential developments at the western bridgehead totaling $58 million. They are: • Overture at Encore, a gated John Wieland townhome community with 76 homes of 3,000 square feet-plus and 4 bedrooms. $550,000 and up. • Encore Walk, a 38-townhome community with two or three levels starting at $400,000. • Echo Apartments with 111 “luxury” units, pool, gym and restaurant on
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North Fulton CID consultant Eric Bosman shows what the finished work on Encore Bridge looks like. the premises. Opening soon.
Alpharetta Community Development Director Kathi Cook says the Encore Bridge project is having a huge impact on the Northpoint-Westside Parkway corridor at the mall. “This is only the beginning of rebranding the Northpoint area. But we are already seeing a new interest in the district,” Cook said. “The multimodal aspects that link not only the mall but the greenway as well create new opportunities in the area. And we are seeing them already.”
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What: Centennial High School FBLA will host a car show with multiple awards in order to benefit their trip to Anaheim for the National FBLA conference. When: Saturday, April 29, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Centennial High School, 9310 Scott Road, Roswell More info: badurab@fultonschools.org
CORNHOLE CHALLENGE
What: Gather a team of four and come out to the inaugural cornhole challenge to compete for a free cornhole set and free entry to next year’s tournament. Music, food trucks and other vendors will be on site. When: Sunday, April 30, 1:30-5 p.m. Where: Roswell Town Square, 610 Atlanta St., Roswell Cost: Team registration for residents is $40. $60 for non-residents. More info and registration: roswellgov. com
TRY OUT THE CIRCUS
What: Akrosphere is hosting a free “Try-Out-the-Circus Day” for anyone to try out circus apparatuses like those seen in Cirque du Soliel. Experience aerial silks, trapezes, Cyr wheels and more. Ages 6 and up. When: Sunday, April 30, 1-2 p.m. Where: 390 Winkler Drive, Alpharetta More info and reservations: akrosphere. com/free-try-day
FULTON GOLDEN GAMES
What: For over 20 years, the Fulton Golden Games has helped mature adults stay physically active, socially engaged, and competitive to improve their quality of life. When: Through May 25 Where: Throughout North Fulton More info: facebook.com/pg/ FultonGoldenGames
What: This week-long festival celebrates all things cycling. Recreational rides, educational events and races highlight some of the many events and activities available for all ages and skill levels. When: April 22-30 Where: Throughout Roswell More info: roswellcyclingfestival.com
SPRING BAZAAR
JOHNS CREEK FOOD TRUCKS RETURN
What: Johns Creek’s Food Trucks return as Wheelin’ Wednesdays. There are five Wheelin’ Wednesdays planned featuring at least four food trucks once a month through Oct. 4. When: Wednesday, May 3, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Empty lot south of 11300 Johns Creek Parkway, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekadvantage.org
What: The Dream Weavers of Georgia will be hosting their first Spring Bazaar with local vendors, who will include Mother’s Day and teacher gift ideas. Light refreshments will be provided. When: Friday, April 28, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Where: The Kalen Center, 201 Vaughan Drive, Alpharetta More info: ashleymariegifts.com or 770255-1019
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ROSWELL AZALEA FESTIVAL
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What: Events will take place throughout the city to celebrate spring, Roswell and the abundant azaleas, a native Georgian flower. Activities include plant sales, art exhibits, bicycle races, ghost tours, comedy night and more. When: Through April 30 Where: Multiple locations throughout Roswell More info: roswellazaleafestival.com
ATLANTA BIRD FEST
What: Presented by the Atlanta Audubon Society, the festival features field trips, workshops and speakers for both casual and experienced nature and bird observers across metro Atlanta. When: Through May 15 Where: Throughout metro Atlanta More info and full list of events: atlantaaudubon.org/atlanta-bird-fest
FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS: ALPHARETTA FOOD TRUCK ALLEY
What: Alpharetta’s weekly gathering returns on Old Roswell Street with rotating food trucks and music each week. Six to eight food trucks from the Atlanta area will come out to help kick off the weekend early. When: Thursdays, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Where: Old Roswell Street in Alpharetta’s historic district More info: awesomealpharetta.com
ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET
What: The Alpharetta Farmers Market features fruits, vegetables, natural meats, fresh flowers and herbs, and a variety of home goods. When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., through Oct. 29. Where: Old Canton Street in downtown Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us
What: The Roswell Farmers & Artisans Market offers fresh, local farm, ranch and artisan foods direct from producers, and much more. When: Saturdays, 8 a.m.–noon., through October Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St. More info: roswellfam.com
MILTON’S ‘CIRQUE OLANO’
What: Milton High School will present “Cirque Olano,” a cautionary tale that illustrates ideas are not always as attractive or compelling as they might first seem. When: May 4-6, 7 p.m.; matinee May 6, 2 p.m. Where: Milton High School, 13025 Birmingham Highway, Milton More info and tickets: miltontheatrecompany.com
LIBRARY EVENTS: MEET ANDREW CARROLL
What: Join for a chance to meet NY Times bestselling author and historian Andrew Carroll as he presents on the American experience in WWI. Event is free, but registration is required. When: Thursday, April 27, 1:30-3 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: milton.branch@ fultoncountyga.gov or 404-613-4402
SPRINGTIME PUP PARADE
What: Bring leashed and vaccinated dogs to the second annual Springtime Pup Parade to celebrate dogs. Parade will be outdoors and photo opportunities are available. When: Saturday, April 29, 11:30-12:15 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org
TURKISH FESTIVAL
What: Sponsored by Alpharetta’s Istanbul Culture Center, the free inaugural Turkish Festival will include live music, authentic Turkish cuisine and coffee, a cultural exhibition and Turkish marbling. When: Saturday, April 29, noon-1:30 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-6735
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS QUESTIONS
What: Join Diane Cohen, CEO of College Process Consulting, for a two hour crash course in navigating the college admissions process. Questions and answers will follow. Reservations suggested. When: Sunday, April 30, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info and registration: michael. salpeter@fultoncountyga.gov or 404613-6735
ROSWELL LIBRARY BOOK SALE
What: Hard cover and paperback fiction and non-fiction books will be available along with DVDs, CDs and children’s books. All proceeds go directly to the Roswell library for materials and community programs. When: April 27-30, times vary Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: afpls.org
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS PROCESS PRESENTATION
What: Independent Consultant from College Process Consulting will present free program designed for high school students and their parents on navigating the college admissions process. When: Sunday, April 30, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info and registration: michael. salpeter@fultoncountryga.gov or 404613-6735
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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Blue Ridge Trout Festival and Outdoor Adventures this Saturday With spring here at last, serious trout fishing time is here too– and a great way to jumpstart this year’s trout fishing adventures is coming up this Saturday, April 29. It’s the STEVE HUDSON Blue Ridge Trout Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net Festival & Outdoor Adventures Festival in Blue Ridge, and it’s sure to bring a smile to any trout enthusiast’s face. The festival runs Saturday from 10 a.m. till 7 p.m. at Downtown City Park in Blue Ridge, and admission is $5. Located in Fannin County, about 90 minutes up the road in northwestern Georgia, the town of Blue Ridge has become known as “The Trout Capital of Georgia.” Without question, there’s plenty of great trout fishing in the Blue Ridge vicinity – everything from fishing for wild trout on tiny mountain streams to going for the trophy brown trout known to prowl parts of the Toccoa River. It’s easy to see why this area is a favorite destination of many trout anglers. According to festival planners, the Trout Festival is designed to “increase the public’s knowledge of trout, coldwater fisheries and the conservation ethos in Fannin County and around the world.” “The Festival is built around the fact that Fannin County has become a trout-fishing destination for fishermen from all over the nation,” noted House Speaker Rep. David Ralston, 7th District. In 2016, Ralston led the effort behind House Resolution 1039 that gave the Festival its official status as the “Official Trout Festival of Georgia.” If last year’s festival is any indication, this is sure to be a great time for trout fishing enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels. It’s a great place to learn about the many-faceted world of fly fishing, and you’ll enjoy talking with knowledgeable experts on the area. A major highlight of the festival is a line-up of trout fishing seminars. Beginning at 11 a.m., the program will feature talks and presentations by some the area’s top trout fishing experts. A series of one-hour sessions will cover topics ranging from “Trophy Trout Fishing in Fannin County,” “Fly Casting to Catch Fish,” and “Spinning Tackle Strategies for Trout” to “Fish-
A fisherman releasing a Toccoa River Trout. ing/Floating the Toccoa Tailwater” and “Trout Fishing the Upper Toccoa Watershed.” The seminar program concludes with a presentation entitled “Catch More Trout: Nymphing Strategies,” presented by none other than Yours Truly. This entertaining and informative nymphing seminar begins at 3 p.m. and promises to be a great deal of fun. I hope you’ll be able to drop by! Other great learning opportunities await you and your family too. For example, throughout the day, members of the Blue Ridge Mountains chapter of Trout Unlimited will be demonstrating the art of fly tying. In addition, representatives from the Atlanta Fly Fishing School will be at the instruction tent and casting pond to help you understand the gear, tactics and techniques of the fly fishing. There will even be trout cooking demonstrations at 1 and 3 p.m., featuring Chef Derek Dollar of Milton’s. In addition to these great programs, the festival includes a “Breakout Marketplace” featuring a variety of
vendors offering fishing and outdoor gear, guided fishing trips and more. The afternoon features live music featuring Wyatt Espalin from 4-5 p.m. and Hunter Morris, of Blue Blood, from 5:30-7 p.m. This year’s Blue Ridge Trout Festival and Outdoor Adventures event promises to be a great one. For additional info, visit the festival’s website at blueridgetroutfest.com. Steve Hudson has written numerous books on travel and outdoor recreation, including FLYFISHING 101, the perfect guide to help you get started in the world of fly fishing. It’s available on Amazon and from many outfitters and book shops. Autographed copies are available direct from the author at www. chattahoocheemedia.com
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Photodynamic Therapy A blue stop sign for skin cancer It is often after a patient’s first Mohs surgery that I am asked a very important question: What can I do to prevent future skin cancer surgeries? Besides jumping into a DeLorean and convincing your TAYLOR adolescent self to use sunscreen and wear a hat, one of the best options for resolving much of your sun damage lies in none other than more exposure to light! But sun worshipers need not get too excited – this is not the light of more sun exposure or of indoor tanning beds but rather photodynamic therapy (nicknamed PDT or blue light therapy). The question of whether someone has skin cancer is not always black or white. Often, there are shades of gray. Yes, many moles are simply healthy, and a few other growths prove to be melanoma. However, for most people and for most concerning growths, skin cancers progress through early “pre-cancerous” stages when they can be more easily treated and can be addressed non-invasively and non-surgically. Many skin cancers begin as a “precancer” called an actinic keratosis or “AK” – a rough or discolored area that usually arises in an area of sun-damaged or sun-exposed skin. Often, a heavily sun-damaged individual will have ten or twenty actinic keratoses. AK’s typically grow slowly with perhaps 1-2% progressing to skin cancer per year. To put it simply, if you have 10 AKs on your body, you have a 10%20% chance per year that one will develop into a skin cancer. This slow growth rate means that there is time to treat AKs before they become skin cancer. If individuals with red or rough sun-damaged skin address their sun damage now, they will have less reason to regret their fun summer memories later. Active individuals such as the residents of our area enjoy family time outdoors, golfing, going to the pool, and outdoor exercise. These minutes clocked under the sun add up. Luckily, a single PDT treatment can erase 75% of pre-cancers in a single area in just one treatment. So what exactly is PDT? During PDT, a nurse or physician applies a liquid medicine called ALA to
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Overdose: Continued from Page 2 receive a response. When she broke into the bathroom, she found him on the floor unconscious. The sheriff’s office said deputies located evidence in the backpack of significant drug trafficking taking place at the scene of the fatal overdose. That included large amounts of suspected heroin, marijuana, prescription narcotics, unknown white powders and large sums of money. Later that day, the girlfriend was found by her father unconscious and having trouble breathing. EMS applied Narcan to the woman and she was transported to the hospital. There was a pipe with marijuana in it on her nightstand and a syringe inside the garbage next to her bed. Deputies also found large amounts of heroin, cocaine, Xanax and other pills.
Legislators: Continued from Page 4 said. “As I travel the state, we have the best education system. There are no two ways about it. You can measure it any way you want, but Forsyth County educates our kids better than anyone else in the state and I’d argue even in the country. It’s with a community effort.” Incorporation of Sharon Springs was another topic raised at the breakfast. In 2015, then State Rep. Mike Dudgeon introduced House Bill 660 that would initiate a referendum to incorporate the city of Sharon Springs in southern Forsyth County. However,
A third overdose occurred that day on Nichols Road. A 30-year-old man told his 26-year-old girlfriend he had snorted oxycodone. She said she thought he was overdosing when she found him unconscious and turning blue. She then called 911. He was conscious but not coherent when EMS took him to the hospital. A fourth person, a 19-year-old female, died the morning of April 24 in the Polo Fields subdivision near Vickery. Authorities said the death was due to an apparent overdose of suspected heroin/fentanyl. “Our deputies are working nonstop to locate and apprehend the dealers of this poison in our community,” the sheriff’s office wrote on its Facebook page. “These incidents today may well be indicative of a bad batch of deadly drugs such as heroin or fentanyl making their way into Forsyth County this weekend. Anyone contemplating using or knowing persons addicted to such drugs should heed this warning, ‘Your life may be at stake.’” in December 2015 at a pre-legislative breakfast, Dudgeon said the delegation decided the bill was “unconstitutional” due to it being a city-light. At that same event, Williams said the legislators wanted to regroup and find another way to create Sharon Springs. In January 2016, Williams announced that legislation was officially withdrawn to create the county’s second city of Sharon Springs. “We all know Forsyth County is growing fast,” Williams said. “So we will soon have a lot of change. It’s a good thing to figure out how the county will look in the next 10-15 years. Will there be multiple cities? The more we come together, talk and discuss the issue, the better off we are. Growth is coming. We just have to learn how to deal with it.”
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BLACKBOX SPECIAL REPORT: PART VII
Journalism under attack: Turkey
By HANS APPEN hans@appenmediagroup.com Once the Editor in Chief of the largest daily circulation newspaper in Turkey, Abdülhamit Bilici now lives in exile in the United States, searching for a job, and doing what he can to bring the injustices of the Erdogan regime to light. In the Appen Media conference room, in Alpharetta, Georgia, Bilici sits calm, cool and collected at the head of the table. He is sharply dressed and speaks softly; each word calculated. Just a year ago, Bilici was living in Turkey and leading the Zaman newsroom that boasted nearly a million daily readers of its print edition. That was before the government shut it down after last summer’s failed military coup. By comparison, Appen Media publishes 75,000 copies of Herald newspapers per week. Bilici explained that the government was able to take over Zaman, and control its editorial direction, by adding members to its board of trustees who were sympathetic to the Justice and Development Party, led by Erdogan. “They fired any journalists who didn’t like the government and Erdogan, the man who is ruling Turkey now,” Bilici said. “They changed the editorial policy in 24 hours, and made us the mouthpiece of the government. And then, when there was a military coup in July of last year, they shut down the newspaper, together with 160 other news organizations including newspapers, TV and radio stations.” While the newspaper planned its 30th anniversary, the government started to jail its reporters one by one. When that occurred, Bilici, a vocal critic of President Erdogan’s, was fired. “The newspaper was critical of the corruption, and the authoritarian tendency,” Bilici said. “Like other newspapers that were critical, that angered Erdogan. And since he was controlling the judiciary, it was very easy to jail journalists. Now, there are 50 journalists from my newspaper alone [in prison].” “Almost 90 percent of media is now under control of the government and Erdogan,” Bilici said. “The critical media is limited to maybe 10 percent, and they are struggling to survive. Some of the editors are in jail and have lots of problems.” In total there are 200 journalists in Turkish prisons, according to Bilici. The Committee to Protect Journalists has kept statistics on jailed journalists since 1990 and reports that 2016 saw a record
Why we wrote about Turkey
From left, Appen Executive Editor Hatcher Hurd, former Editor in Chief of Turkey’s largest daily newspaper Abdülhamit Bilici and Appen General Manager Hans Appen. number of journalists jailed, with Turkey representing nearly a third of all cases. “Turkey is not a perfect democracy,” Bilici said. “But it was the only Muslim secular democracy in NATO and has been an ally of the United States for 60 years.” Now, Turkey is headed in a very authoritarian direction. “We have experienced what happens when freedom of expression is not possible, when the judiciary is not independent, and when the country is ruled by one man,” Bilici said. “Look at Syria. There, one man ruled, and look at the result. Turkey is in a very political region. It is neighbors to Syria, Iraq, Iran, and Russia. Almost 99 percent is Muslim. But it is the only secular Muslim state among [57] Muslim countries.” Bilici said Turkey had an exceptional position. With one leg, it was in the West, as a member of NATO and other European institutions. And with the other leg it was among other Muslim countries. So, it could bridge different cultures, religions, and continents. When asked if he saw any parallels to the attack on media in Turkey, and those in the United States today, Bilici paused. “Right now, there are no journalists in jail [in America] despite being very critical of the Trump administration,” he said. “There are no judges in jail for deciding cases Trump does not like, and there are no professors fired for teaching things the president disagrees with.” But, right now, there is a kind of solidarity among journalists covering Trump, and that helps, Bilici explained. Specifically, he cited Fox News’s Shepard Smith’s defense of CNN’s Jim Acosta. They have decided that while each news organization’s coverage may represent different viewpoints or arrive at different conclusions, an attack on one member of the press as an attack
on all members of the press. “When U.S. journalists were denied access to a White House briefing — we had that in Turkey, at press conferences, where press cards were revoked. But in America, there were other press organizations that protested this, together. In Turkey, this did not happen.” Bilici pointed to several examples of a slow erosion of democracy in the United States. President Trump making declarations about which news organizations are legitimate and which are “fake,” is an attack on the media. Congress ignoring President Obama’s nomination of Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court politicizes the Judicial Branch. “In my view, freedom of expression, and an independent judiciary are two critical red lines for any democracy,” Bilici said. Bilici warned Americans should keep an eye out for signs of an attack on democracy: • Using the IRS to target those who disagree with the government or people that the president does not like. • Labeling individuals “un-American” to erode their reputation or damage their brand. • Attacking the character or professionalism of what the government deems “controversial” reporters. • Trading government contracts in exchange for favors, like agreeing to no longer advertise in certain publications. • Loaning money to media groups in financial distress and then selling the loans to companies sympathetic to the government in power. Bilici said the media has never been very popular in Turkey. Because of that, it was easier for those in power to get rid of journalists or entire news groups.
For the past 27 years, our core mission has been to focus on local news – local people, local events, local institutions. Generally, we do not cover national stories without a local angle. So why are we writing about Turkey? Where is the local angle? The short answer is that Turkey is the poster child for once thriving democracies that failed or are in danger of failing. We believe in democratic forms of government, we care how other democracies are doing. Since 1923 Turkey has been a secular, democratic, “parliamentary republic” (the United States is a “constitutional federal republic”) and a major ally of the United States. The current president Recep Erdogan has asked for, and the voters recently approved in a referendum, substantial changes in the Turkish constitution that eliminate many checks and balances and transfer greater power to the president. Additionally, Erdogan, in an effort to consolidate power, has in essence dismantled Turkey’s once-thriving media by jailing journalists and shutting down about 200 media outlets. One of the country’s largest newspapers – Zaman was one casualty. Before it’s seizure, the paper had a circulation of nearly a million daily – more than double that of the Atlanta Journal Constitution. Freedom of the press and the persecution of journalists anywhere in the world is a problem. It is instantly “local news” no matter where it happens. What is happening in Turkey is a threat to freedom everywhere. We were fortunate to be able to interview the former publisher of Zaman who now lives in exile in the United States. Appen publishers Ray and Christina Appen toured Turkey on vacation a number of years ago including a tour of Zaman and met some of the news staff. Scarier still, Bilici said with the media neutralized, the government is now targeting private businesses, universities and trade unions. In Turkey, 7,000 members of academia have been fired in the past eight months. “Turkey is very divided today,” Bilici said. “Half of it is very much in love with Erdogan, and the other half hates him. This is very dangerous. We should not hate each other, we should not encourage people in that direction even if politicians would like us to do that. We should love our neighbors, we should love other people that have different opinions. Thus far, we have not been able to do that in Turkey.”
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