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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A Cumming woman died from injuries sustained when a stolen car she was in crashed into another vehicle during a pursuit in Gwinnett County July 1.

Andrea Allison, 38, was ejected after the car she was a passenger in collided with another car during a chase with the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office.

Authorities said the car was driven

by Alston Spence, 28 of Cumming.

Spence attempted to flee after the collision, but he was apprehended.

Deputies first received a 911 call

that a vehicle had been stolen from the Shell gas station on Buford Highway near Samples Road. The victims were leaving their car to enter the store when the suspects reportedly took the car and fled.

A sheriff’s office K-9 unit patrolling Buford Dam Road saw the stolen vehicle and attempted to stop it, but the suspects fled into Gwinnett County.

The pursuit continued, but the suspects struck a civilian vehicle head-on at a curve on Sycamore Road.

The civilian vehicle had four occupants who were immediately transported to area hospitals for non-life threatening injuries.

The sheriff’s K-9 deputy arrived seconds after the collision, started CPR and attempted to use an automated defibrillator, but Allison died at the scene.

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ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell police freed two small dogs Sunday, July 2 from a car that had reached temperatures of over 160 degrees.

Police were called shortly before 4 p.m. to the Studio Movie Grill parking lot on Holcomb Bridge Road to help two distressed dogs. Only one was visible at first in the black Chevrolet Impala. The second had hid under a car seat in an attempt to shield itself from the sun.

The inside of the car was 167 degrees and the dogs had been in the car for more than an hour, according to police.

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Spence was wanted for felony probation violation in Hall County and is facing felony theft by taking and fleeing and attempting to elude charges in Forsyth County.

Spence has been charged with the following by Gwinnett Police Department: • Felony homicide by vehicle • Reckless driving • Fleeing and attempting to elude • Felony theft by receiving • A number of other traffic related charges The Gwinnett County Police Department Accident Investigation Unit is in charge of the fatality accident investigation. The sheriff’s office is assisting as needed.

Spence is currently in the Gwinnett County Jail. that doesn’t mean, you know, that the car is getting any sort of breeze,” Roswell Public Information Officer Lisa Holland said. “It was parked directly in the sunshine. There was no shade for this car.”

Both dogs were suffering from heat stroke and one went into a heat stroke-related seizure, police said.

They were treated on the scene by emergency responders, who had to crack open a fire hydrant to cool the dogs down. The pair was later taken to an emergency animal hospital and discharged with good health.

The owner of the dogs, Shaquanda Cole, 35, of Bonaire was charged with two counts of animal cruelty. The dogs were taken into Fulton County Animal Control custody as evidence.

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date to do that.”

She said has had plenty of political experience – serving on the City Council JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – and taking on roles in all levels of the Former Johns Creek government.

City Councilwoman “I think you have look at the conKelly Stewart has fidence the city of Johns Creek has announced she will placed in me to serve in the past,” she run for the vacant said. “That includes serving as mayor House District 50 seat pro tem. I think it is important to in the Georgia General support someone who has conservative Assembly. values who will work on the issues that Incumbent Brad are important to Johns Creek.”

STEWART Raffensperger has Those issues include taxes, public already said he will not seek re-election safety, education and transportation. to that office and will instead run for “These are the things that affect our Georgia Secretary of State. daily lives. And I think that I am the Stewart and Raffensperger had both best to do that,” she said. “Experience been re-elected to counts. Part of their respective being successful in City Council seats office has to do with in 2013 when the being able to work District 50 House with people and seat became vacant to have networks after Gov. Nathan of people. I have a Deal appointed the great network of incumbent Lynne people behind me Riley to be his and supporting commissioner of me.”

Revenue.

She said she Stewart and understands how Raffensperger the processes of resigned their government work. council seats to “I’m not new to run for Riley’s seat, this.” and Raffensperger Looking down won. Now Stewthe road at the art, a Johns Creek issues facing the KELLY STEWART resident, is again state, Stewart said House District 50 candidate seeking the District one issue jumps 50 post. out most.

Stewart said she is getting into this “I want Georgia to remain a state race because she wants to serve her that attracts businesses. We want city and the district again.

Georgia to have a very good business “I want to make sure our values are climate – a situation where people and represented at the State House,” she businesses can come in knowing we said. “And I believe I am the best candi- have great education, great universities

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Kelly Stewart at a glance Family: Married to husband John Stewart Education: Master’s degree in city planning from Georgia Tech, bachelor’s degree in public administration from Brenau University Business experience: Corporate executive, vice president/human resources for a national company.

Public service: Twice elected to Johns Creek City Council; Served on Georgia Municipal Association Board of Directors. Appointed by Gov. Nathan Deal to serve on the Department of Juvenile Justice Board of Directors. Serves as Georgia Director for Christians United For Israel. and a skilled work force.”

The state needs to maintain attractive tax rates. And good transportation is key to success also, she said.

These are the building blocks that create the environment in which new and established businesses can thrive.

“We have to provide a top-flight transportation system throughout the state. It is important that we can move throughout the state in all modes of transportation.”

The issues are those that affect quality of life – public safety especially, she said. Stewart said her grandfather was a sheriff and an uncle was a police officer – both were killed in the line of duty.

“So public safety is something near and dear to me,” she said.

Stewart said she wants reforms for the property assessment process that is a “broken system.”

“I think taxing people out of their homes is unconscionable. We need someone who will stand up for the people,” she said. “But I am not someone who wants to go down there just to raise a ruckus. I am going down there to serve Johns Creek and the 50th District.’

Stewart said in her career she has worked at all levels of government – local, state and federal.

She said she has positions on Capitol Hill in the U.S. House of Representatives; and in the state level in the University System of Georgia.

She was the first president of the Buckhead Republican Women and she received a citation from the governor for her volunteer work in Junior Achievement as well as a commendation for Georgia’s work in Christians United For Israel.

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State gives $3M for State Bridge Road widening Joint project with Gwinnett should ease traffic on Medlock Bridge

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The State Road and Tollway Authority has awarded Johns Creek a $1.5 million State Regional Transportation Authority grant which will be used for the State Bridge Road widening project from Medlock Bridge Road across the Chattahoochee River.

Gwinnett County also received $1.5 million for the project, which will expand the roadway from four lanes to six lanes from Medlock Bridge Road in Johns Creek to McClure Bridge Road in Duluth.

City Public Works Director Tom Black said the city’s $1.5 million grant was the result of a city application (with Gwinnett County applying likewise). In awarding the twin grants, the state is showing its approval of joint transportation improvements by cooperating local governments.

Johns Creek will handle the State Bridge Road widening from Medlock Bridge Road to the river, where the

Not only will [the widening project] ease the east-west movement on State Bridge Road, it will help ease congestion for Medlock Bridge Road as well.”

TOM BLACK Johns Creek Public Works Director road’s name changes to Pleasant Hill Road. Gwinnett County will construct the Pleasant Hill Road portion of work between the river and McClure Bridge Road.

Gwinnett County is also buying right of way to widen Pleasant Hill Road to six lanes on the east side of the Chattahoochee River.

“The project will widen the crossing at the Chattahoochee to six lanes,” said Black. “This will have a huge effect

on traffic in that area. Not only will it ease the east-west movement on State Bridge Road, it will help ease congestion for Medlock Bridge Road as well.”

At its busiest, 100,000 cars a day pass through the intersection. Cars traveling north and south on Medlock that want to turn left onto State Bridge often must wait because there is no more room to stack traffic on State Bridge.

So traffic is stacked on both Medlock and State Bridge roads at peak times – especially when school is in session.

“Once Gwinnett completes their work on their side of the Chattahoochee and we do ours, the motorists should see a huge difference,” Black said.

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What you do, say matters Open records laws face new The impact of role models on our children One of the first lessons I learned as a parent was that children watch and listen to everything we do and say. And generally, they never forget it. That is, they model their RAY APPEN parents’ behavior.

Publisher ray@appenmediagroup.com They watch how we speak to and treat our spouse; they observe how we talk to a clerk, a senior, or a custodian; they observe our anger or joy, our impatience, our compassion and everything else. Nothing we say or do – absolutely nothing – goes unnoticed or ignored.

From the time our children are infants they start becoming real people by modeling the behavior of their parents and then later the society around them.

If children see that their parents are kind, they tend to become kind. If they see their parents treat others — even others in a different political party — with respect they tend to become respectful of others.

If the parents value education and exhibit a strong work ethic, their children tend to approach life the same way.

Conversely, if the parents don’t respect others — including those who are different in some way from them, or who abuse drugs, disrespect the police, or abuse their spouses — their children often follow down that dead-end path, too.

It is a widely held belief that the first four or five years of a child’s life are the most important and determine to a large extent who they will become, what they will achieve and what values they will hold. In a sense, we as a society are “all in” those first five years of our children’s lives.

The “learning’ done during these first five years is critical and to a large degree the result of modeling the

behavior – the actions and speech – of those around them.

It is through role models – and modeling – that values and behavior are created and validated. Sometimes it works in reverse. I watched my physician father drink himself to death – a bottle of scotch and four packs of Winston’s a day. He destroyed his family and did great damage to many others around him. When my oldest son was around 6, I decided to abstain from all alcohol and cigarettes and for the next 20-plus or so years did so in order to provide an example to my children of an adult who did not drink, get drunk or smoke. They needed to be able to model an adult with healthy behavior and positive values. My decision therefore, was to model the opposite behavior of Dad’s.

Flawed role models or a lack of role models have unlimited impact on society. For example, one of the primary reasons that education in America is rapidly falling behind much of the rest of the Western world has to do with the growing percentage of U.S. households that are for all intense and purposes failing – failing from the absence of healthy role models, from the effects of systemic poverty, single-parent households, high levels of drug abuse and chronic unemployment. If children don’t have a stable home life and healthy positive role models, the odds are immediately and permanently stacked against them breaking out of the vicious cycle of enablement and failure – something we all foot the bill for.

Parent-teacher ratios, enhanced curriculums, length of school days and other academic strategies including school choice and privatization have repeatedly been proven to be diminished when undermined by a unstable home life.

Parents play the single most important role in providing effective role models. Teachers, coaches, faith lead-

If children see that their parents are kind, they tend to become kind.

If they see their parents treat others — even others in a different political party — with respect they tend to become respectful of others...

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challenges in Digital Age When the Open Records Act was crafted, no one had an inkling of the speed and stealth communications would take with the coming of the World Wide Web, cell phones, emails and HATCHER HURD texts and the misExecutive Editor hatcher@appenmediagroup.com chief new technology has unleashed.

Decision-making by elected officials is largely supposed to be conducted in public and entirely in the open. But as many local communities are discovering, it is hard to shine the light of discovery into the crevices created by phones and computers.

What once filled rafts of file cabinets can now be contained on one USB memory stick. And public meetings lose their cachet of openness when city council members can receive instructions and advice from clandestine sources emanating perhaps in council chambers or perhaps miles away.

And who is to know what sources or motives are at work?

Last week the Forsyth Ethics Panel found Forsyth County Commissioner Cindy Jones Mills had violated the Open Records Act by deleting texts she had received relating to matters before the county. The county Ethics Board could have removed her from office had the members found her deletions rose to an egregious level. As it was, they let her off with a reprimand.

But this was by no means an isolated case. At Milton City Council meetings it became public that council members were receiving texts providing information about a rezoning in progress. At last report, Milton elected officials have their phones out but untouched during meetings.

It seems some elected officials desire to be in continuous contact should a home emergency arise.

It makes one wonder at the courage of councils long past who braved the unknown and spent whole evenings conducting city business in the dark whether officials’ houses would still be standing when they returned home.

In Roswell there was a case of one councilman holding his phone as he spoke, waiting for the texts to keep prompting the points the puppeteers wanted Pinocchio to make.

Perhaps these actions did not arise to the proverbial hill of beans, but certainly it points to a danger if left unchecked.

The county Ethics Board could have removed [Commissioner Mills] from office had the members found her deletions rose to an egregious level. As it was, they let her off with a reprimand.

Johns Creek City Council streams its meetings live, and it is perfectly plausible for persons unknown to weigh in on say a zoning matter without going through the normal practice of filling out a speaker’s card much less making a case before all in attendance.

An old-school developer once explained to me why he backed away from a particularly convoluted real estate project. It “just don’t pass the smell test,” he said.

Neither does elected officials receiving texts or other electronic remote information or instructions while hearing zoning or policy debates. Open meetings means everything is out in the open. We are not innocents here.

Rene Guidry, the Forsyth County citizen who filed the ethics complaint against Commissioner Mills alleged that Mills violated the Open Records Act “on multiple occasions by deleting text messages between her and developers with pending zoning issues, other county commissioners and zoning attorneys.”

These are serious charges, and all the more serious because they call into question the integrity of the process of open government. Citizen Guidry summed up the case this way: “It’s about accountability,” Guidry said after the ethics hearing. “Why do we waste our hours coming to meetings? It’s to hold the government accountable.”

I can but add my own “Amen,” to that.

And for those elected officials who feel they cannot surrender an evening out of touch with kith and kin, I suggest they line up their phones with the security officer on duty. I am sure he can bring instant attention should any “trouble at home” arise during a meeting.

Meanwhile, we the electorate still must sit with our phones silenced and left with our private fears until the conclusion of the public’s business.

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Look at what unites us, not what divides us Kudos to you and the Johns Creek Herald for two very thought-provoking articles about freedom of the press (April 27, 2017).

As an old lady, I have observed the history of this great land over decades.

And I am alarmed at the vitriol today among our people.

My conclusion is that all of us, citizens and journalists alike, bear a heavy burden of responsibility for where we are today.

You are right: a thoughtful, civil conversation is in order, in fact, overdue. Active thinking with a clear conscience – NOT a conveniently seared conscience – is vital.

Although nothing is ever perfect, I remember the days when news organizations reported the unadulterated facts much more than they do now.

News was not skewed by political or other selfish agendas.

Stories included some context, and if necessary, a degree of pertinent historical background. Important infor-

mation surrounding the story was not purposely omitted, nor was questionable information added.

Journalists fully checked the veracity of their sources and waited until they were sure of their facts rather than reporting “news� quickly in order to be first.

Journalists and citizens alike could have differing opinions and still respect one another enough not to rudely interrupt one another. What I am describing tells how much journalism has deteriorated in America.

Why has this happened? Is it the 24-hour news cycle? Is it a deterioration of moral values? Is it that winning, no matter what, supersedes even our humanity? We need to think deeply about it and have an ongoing conversation.

Finally, all of us are in need of a self-evaluation. Why so much hateful gossiping, violent game-playing, Facebooking, porn-driven activity and the like?

Why such addiction to our cell phones to the neglect of face-to-face communication?

Why so much “knowledge� without truth?

Why putting out so much anonymous “information� without having the integrity to stand by one’s “information?�

Why are we not educating ourselves

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about the history of various parts of our world for greater understanding of its peoples and what has driven them to certain behaviors, political and otherwise?

Why aren’t we asking the right questions and seeking the full truth of a matter?

In other words, what are the provocations as well as the events?

My fear is that we may allow our many freedoms to slip out of our hands through inattentiveness, ignorance, mediocrity or not valuing the power of educating ourselves throughout life.

If we fail to understand our freedoms, if we fail to proactively protect them, we could lose them. –Barbara Nalbantyn, North Fulton

Health insurance should be available to all Health insurance is more than a policy, it’s peace of mind.

It’s knowing your family will be cared for and not having to worry about going broke when you get sick. That’s why I strongly oppose the U.S. Senate health care bill.

The more I learn about it, the less I like it. Robbing health care from millions of Americans to give yet another tax cut to the rich and powerful is just plain cruel.

Our health care system needs to be improved, we all agree on that. But this bill would do exactly the opposite. And for no other reason than greed.

I urge Sen. Johnny Isakson and Sen. David Perdue to vote NO on the Senate health care bill. – Ken Cooksey, Alpharetta

Drunk drivers on road worry young driver I am 15 years old, starting 10th grade at Johns Creek High School in the fall, and I’m learning how to drive.

I’ve seen in the Johns Creek Herald the many drug- and alcohol-related arrests, and it’s worrying knowing that the same roads I’m learning to drive on are being used by people who are under the influence of drugs and alcohol.

I am glad to see the police taking action and that your newspaper is covering these stories.

Covering the stories spreads awareness, which hopefully helps to prevent injuries or death, because parents, teachers and friends are able to think about drugs or alcohol being the cause of someone’s strange behavior.

The parents, teacher or friend might then be able to help the person by getting help for them and stopping their behavior before they become addicted. – Matthew Czarnomski, Johns Creek

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Performing Arts Center Task Force reaches out to city Community survey in hand, group seeks master plan funding

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, GA., – A task force, the Cultural Arts Alliance at Johns Creek, was established a few months ago with one purpose in mind: establishing a Johns Creek visual & performing arts center in the city.

BAUGHMAN Now the Alliance is trying to convince the City Council to free up funding from the Johns Creek Convention and Visitors Bureau to fund a feasibility study for such a performing arts center.

Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra Artistic Director J. Wayne Baughman has been the point man in the drive to get the city and the City Council interested in creating a cultural arts center, and Baughman is the Arts & Culture Task Force chairman.

“Our task at hand is to convince the Johns Creek City Council to appropriate funds from the Johns Creek Con-

vention and Visitors Bureau to fund a feasibility study,” Baughman said.

Such an arts facility could support the artistic, cultural, historical and educational organizations in and around Johns Creek.”

“A visual and performing arts center would surround city citizens with a welter of cultural experiences and opportunities. It would be an economic boon for the community as well as providing residents with quality-of-life experiences and opportunities.” Baughman said.

The task force has been reaching out to arts organizations and businesses: dance studios, art galleries, singers and musicians, painters and music teachers to muster organizational support.

Five specific surveys have been completed in the areas of music, dance, visual arts, theater and business.

Survey results show an overwhelming need for local arts and cultural businesses to have a visual and performing arts center in the city, according to board member Ron Cioffi.

“We think the City Council will see the benefit of such an arts center when they see the community support for it,”

Early performing arts survey results Surveys of arts organizations and area businesses were conducted this spring by the task force. Following is a short synopsis of the results.

• Music: Fifteen music orchestras, churches or other organizations reported annual budgets of upwards of $470,000. They had 130 performances per year and paid about $5,000 in rental fees. They counted about 185 years of experience.

• Dance: Johns Creek is the home of 10 dance companies, making it a hub of dance education in North Fulton County. With a combined annual expense of more than $310,500 in rental fees alone, the dance companies with more than 200 years of experience said they average 500 attendees for 45 performances each year.

• Visual Arts: The leading non-profit in the city, the Johns Creek Arts Center, has a $742,000 annual budget. Founded in 1996, the center conducts hundreds of classes, workshops and camps each year, along with a rotating series of art exhibitions. Annually, the arts center serves more than 11,000 participants.

• Theater: Two theater organizations, with 33 years of combined service to the community, performed 50 times per year.

• Businesses: All businesses responding to the survey said they were “extremely interested” or “very interested” in seeing the development of a visual and performing arts center. More than 96 percent said a center would increase business and “community feel.”

Cioffi said.

Those who would like to participate in the final survey may do so at the website www.artsalliancejc.org. The survey will take responses through July 19.

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By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Johns Creek City Council redefined and reordered public comment at council meetings Monday night after recent discussions over suspending time limits kept recurring.

What the council ENDRES mostly agreed to do was abide by its own rules and not routinely go off track on public comment.

One recent meeting in particular was the tipping point. At a May 22 City Council meeting, an organized group protested plans ZAPROWSKI for ball fields proposed for the 132-acre Cauley Creek Park.

Some two dozen people attended wanting to speak on the issue even though it was not an agenda item.

Normally, residents are allowed three minutes during the public comment part on the agenda and are allowed to speak on any issue. There is a 30-minute time limit.

However, Councilwoman Stephanie Endres stepped in to ask for a suspension of the three-minute rule and the 30-minute time limit to allow all of these people ample time to speak. The City Council allowed it.

Nearly 90 minutes later the onesided appeal – all of the speakers lobbied to limit the new park to passive uses – ended.

This was not the first time Endres had asked for suspension of time limits for people to speak on positions she appeared to support.

At the Monday night meeting, the council passed a resolution 5-2 (Endres and Councilman Chris Coughlin dissenting) to do several things: • It reaffirmed the three-minute individual speaker’s time limit and overall 30-minute time limit.

• The first round of public comment was moved from the first thing after roll call to after the consent agenda.

The consent agenda is passed by a single vote and considered routine

housekeeping. Any other presentations, such as conferring honors or passing resolutions, are under the consent agenda.

• Public comment can resume after all city business is concluded. The 30-minute limit on this round of public comment was lifted. All will be heard. The 3-minute individual limit was left in force.

At the time of the vote, Endres said she would not support the new measures.

“I don’t think anyone who wants to address the City Council should be turned away. It [affects] a citizen’s ability to address the entire body,” Endres said.

Coughlin also defended allowing unlimited public comment during meetings. He said statistically it is a rare occurrence and should be allowed.

“When that rare event comes up, it shouldn’t be cut off,” he said.

Councilman Lenny Zaprowski pointed out public comment is continued after the agenda is complete.

“Or we can call a public meeting at any time,” Zaprowski said.

Councilman Steve Broadbent agreed. He said with unlimited time for people to speak after the meeting “people got the best of both worlds.”

Mayor Mike Bodker said the point of the City Council meeting is first and foremost to conduct the business of the city.

“We have time limits for a reason.

This meeting needs to conduct its business in a timely fashion,” Bodker said.

After the meeting, Councilwoman Cori Davenport said there is a proper time and place for everything.

“We need a public comment portion of the meeting. But people come to our meetings for lots of reasons. They have a right to expect predictability in our meetings” Davenport said. “I know if I were having my property rezoned and had a lawyer beside me I was paying $600 an hour, I wouldn’t be happy.”

Davenport said their meetings were being turned into impromptu town hall meetings, but only one side of the issue gets the message.

“It is better to go public with [an issue] and let everyone weigh in,” she said.

Broadbent was on the side of keeping to the order of the agenda.

“We need a comment section, but it must have limits and it needs to be managed,” Broadbent said. “Government is deliberative by nature.”

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Group questions motives behind Milton redistricting Councilwoman denies personal gain behind her request

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com MILTON — A Milton group is questioning how legislation expanding a City Council district in 2015 to include a sitting council member’s residence passed the Georgia Legislature without discussion by the City Council in an open meeting.

THURMAN The legislative action extended the boundaries of District 1 into a bordering neighborhood that included property owned by Councilwoman Karen Thurman who has since taken up residence at the house in that location.

“I think this is pretty simple,” said Tim Becker, a member of the Milton Coalition, a citizen’s watchdog group. “Karen Thurman was moving outside of her district, and in order to keep her seat, she needed to have the district boundaries redrawn.”

Thurman denies the accusation saying that when the property was purchased in late 2014, she didn’t even know whether anything could be built on the lot. Emails from 2015 obtained through open records show Thurman expressing concerns about building on the property.

Regardless, Becker said redrawing the district constitutes a change to the city’s charter and should have been discussed at an open meeting of the City Council.

Changes to city district boundaries must ultimately be passed by the Legislature. Cities cannot modify districts by home rule, according to Milton City Attorney Ken Jarrard.

Milton’s city charter establishes three City Council districts, each represented by two council members elected at-large. Council members are required to live within the same district from which they were elected during their term, assuring that all geographic areas of the city are represented.

Thurman has represented Council District 1 since the city was founded in 2006. Agendas and minutes from 2015 Milton City Council meetings show no mention of the boundary change.

Correspondence begins Emails obtained through open records requests show Thurman contacted the office of Georgia House Speaker Pro Tem Jan Jones, R-Milton, early in 2015 asking that the border of District 1 – where she lived at the time – be extended northward to include the Estates at Atlanta National, then in District 2.

The request came one month after a lot on Tournament Players Drive within that neighborhood was purchased by an LLC which listed Thurman’s husband, Mark, as organizer. The LLC was later dissolved and the Thurmans are now listed as owners.

Jones said she recalled the request as fairly routine. After helping draw the original districts for the city, she has also taken the lead in other district modifications brought on by the 2010 census.

“This is not an uncommon thing in the Legislature,” she said. “They modify House districts, Senate

districts over that 10-year period [between the censuses] for a variety of reasons. It’s usually relatively minor changes.”

Jones said she was fine with the request and told Thurman that she would like something official from the city, and if there were no objections, she would go ahead.

Thurman’s emails include a copy of a letter dated Jan. 27, 2015 from Gina Wright, executive director of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office addressed to Rep. Jones.

Its subject reads “Milton boundary adjustment,” and states, in part: “I made the change as you requested – it ends up moving a total of 182 people…. Although it’s only 35 homes, the census block that contains that neighborhood also picks up the neighborhood further down New Providence Road that runs off of Gates Mill Way.” The email also includes the line: “To take in that address, this is as minimal change as we could go.”

There is no indication which “address” is being referred to, but the newly drawn District 1 map includes the property where the Thurmans now reside.

Jones said her administrative assistant asked for letters of support.

“This was a minor change that won’t affect voters, but I didn’t want to get in the middle of something that there might not be a consensus on,” Jones said.

In an email to Jones’ administrative assistant in late February of 2015, Thurman wrote: “If it is something official from the city then we will need to reflect it on a Council Agenda to discuss. If something from individual council members will suffice, all that I have spoken to have no objection, and I believe they would be happy to send something to Jan.” Legislation to change the district boundary was introduced March 9, 2015. Email records show Thurman notified Jones’ administrative assistant March 4 that she would get individual letters from council members to approve the change.

One letter sent out But only one council member, Bill Lusk, sent a letter. It was dated March 10, a day after the legislation was introduced. Lusk, who represents District 2, says the request was a minor change and he didn’t think it required a public discussion.

“Maybe if it was a major redistricting, particularly if it included school districts, that would probably warrant a public meeting,” he said.

Council members Matt Kunz and Joe Longoria said they were made aware of the potential district boundary changes by Thurman and neither opposed it, citing Thurman’s close relationship with residents in the area. Mayor Joe Lockwood said he heard about the redistricting shortly before the legislation was introduced in early March.

Councilman Burt Hewitt, who also represents District 1, said the same.

“There was an email that Councilwoman Thurman sent to the entire council in early March. To the best of my knowledge that’s the first I was aware of it,” he said.

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“I think anytime when you change stuff like that, I think it should be discussed in a public forum,” he said.

Becker said he thinks Thurman deliberately steered the redistricting away from public discussion locally.

To this day, he said, many residents don’t even know District 1 was redrawn. He also dismisses Thurman’s contention that the primary reason for the change was because she has always represented residents of the Estates at Atlanta National and that the neighborhood has always had ties to her former neighborhood.

“The charter is like the constitution for Milton,” Becker said. “We don’t change the constitution in a clandestine fashion.”

At the very least, he said, the change violated practices of good governance, transparency and fairness.

“Where’s the democracy in this?” he asked.

For her part, Thurman objects to the charges.

“It you want to say self-serving, I’ve been representing that neighborhood, handling all of their issues for years,” she said. “I don’t know how many times people would say, ‘why aren’t you our representative?’ because the two subdivisions are so closely connected.”

Thurman said she always listened to residents’ concerns and passed them on to city staff.

She said all redistricting in Milton, from its founding to today, has been handled at the state level.

“I’ve got a really good relationship with our legislators and I didn’t want it perceived as going around them,” she said.

Thurman reiterated that at the time the request was made, she and her husband weren’t even sure what they were going to do with the property on Tournament Players Drive.

“We didn’t even know if it was a buildable lot,” she said, adding that almost two years passed before they moved to the new property. There was no building permit or other documents indicating an intention to move to the lot when the redistricting was proposed, she said.

Thurman also said she is confused by the motives for the Milton Coalition’s accusations.

“I’m being accused of doing something unethical, and I object to that because ethics are very important to me,” she said.

Staff writer Joe Parker contributed to this story.

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Local institutions weigh in on new campus carry bill Those with Georgia weapons license now allowed to carry on campus

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com GEORGIA — Since July 1, anyone across Georgia with a valid state weapons license can carry firearms on public college campuses in specific areas.

House Bill 280, signed by Gov. Nathan Deal May 4, overwhelmingly passed in the General Assembly earlier this year.

The bill does prohibit carrying a concealed weapon in certain areas of a college campus: • Buildings or property used for athletic sporting events • Student housing, including but not limited to dormitories, fraternity and sorority houses • Any preschool or childcare space • Any room or space being used for classes related to a college and career academy or other specialized school • Any room or space used for classes in which high school students are enrolled through a dual enrollment program, including, but not limited to, classes related to the “Move on

When Ready Act” • Any faculty, staff or administrative offices • Rooms where disciplinary proceedings are conducted Now, local schools have executed the changes on their campuses.

Alison Tyrer, senior executive director of communications for the Technical College System of Georgia, which includes Lanier Technical College, said the system office provided uniform guidance in advance for the colleges in addressing any concerns by faculty, staff or students.

She said the focus of their colleges, and their goal, is to always provide a safe and secure environment for the campus community.

Mike Blouin, chief of the Gwinnett Technical College Police Department, said their focus, too, remains on providing a safe and secure environment for the campus community.

To do that, Blouin said they are taking a “smart and safe” approach in the implementation of the bill.

“The bill does not give Gwinnett

Tech the discretion to prohibit handguns on our campus or to add any additional exceptions to the ability to carry handguns, beyond those already outlined in the law,” Blouin said. “Our expectation is that individuals with weapons carry licenses understand and follow the law.”

The colleges were aware the bill was on the horizon and prepared for its enactment.

Blouin said they implemented a thorough communication process, which is what they do for any new laws or polices that touch their campuses.

For example, they posted information on their website, conducted training with faculty and staff and the topic is included in their new employee and student orientation programs.

University of North Georgia Chief of Police Justin Gaines said in the few days the bill has been implemented, not much has changed on the campus.

“Today is a normal day as it was yesterday,” Gaines said. “Albeit, our procedures have changed for our response to calls of people with weapons. People who want to carry on

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Lake Lanier up 50B gallons since March Despite shortfall from ‘full pool’ lake up 4.3 feet with help of rains

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com LAKE LANIER – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reports that substantial rain so far this summer has added 50 billion gallons of water to Lake Lanier. Yet the lake level is still far short of being deemed full.

Lake Lanier is still short of the “full pool” goal of 1,071 feet, standing at 1065.3 feet now. The Corps of Engineers reports the sustained rainfall and other conservation efforts have raised the lake’s pool by 4.3 feet (about 50.3 billion gallons). As a comparison, all the water in all of the Atlanta Aquarium’s tanks amounts to just 10 million gallons.

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The shoreline shows Lake Lanier still needs to get closer to full pool. to refill the reservoir every year, Oberle said.

Lake Lanier’s continued health is critical to the sustainability of the entire Atlanta region. The impact of its loss as a resource would be difficult to say – dominoes would be falling everywhere.

Nevertheless, a 2012 economic impact study done by the 1071 Coalition – a group comprised of civic groups, businesses, concerned citizens and other entities – determined the loss of Lake Lanier as a resource would be an economic loss of $35 billion to $40 billion annually.

The region’s dependence has only grown since then.

Lanier, in addition to being the engine to produce potable water for the

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The Corps of Engineers is not blind to these facts and is devoted to protecting the reservoir both as a valuable recreation source and an invaluable potable water source.

“The combination of conservative operation and increased rainfall has resulted in higher levels at the reservoir.

Continual rainfall above the dam needs to occur in order to refill the reservoir to the summer target level of 1,071,” Oberle said.

Corps officials point out Lanier is shaped like an inverted pyramid. That means as the lake is filled, it takes considerably more water to replenish it at

the top where the lake’s surface is at its greatest than it did say 20 feet lower. In other words, it takes considerably more water to move the needle the closer it gets to full pool.

Oberle said the difference in gallons of lake water at 1,065 feet and 1,066 feet is 11.73 billion gallons. So the lake must capture roughly another 68 billion gallons of water.

“Continual rainfall above the dam needs to occur in order to refill the reservoir to the summer target level of 1071,” Oberle said.

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Values have risen sharply over the last six years, but it’s hard for me GEOFF SMITH to see that we are Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com in a bubble.

The actions that led to the dramatic rise in home values leading up to the financial crisis of 2008 were born of greed and the lust for easy money. Today’s rise in home values, while dramatic, are based more on sound economic principles: high demand, low supply. This is a much safer place to be than where we were prior to 2008: high demand, high supply.

Prior to the crash, sellers were asking ridiculous prices for their homes.

And they got away with it because banks made it easy for buyers by giving ridiculous loans. Values soared and a bubble ensued. Today’s market is very different.

Investopedia defines a housing bubble as “a run-up in housing prices fueled by demand, speculation and exuberance.”

In today’s market, the demand is there, but I’m not so sure about the speculation and exuberance.

Speculation infers that houses are being overvalued without firm evidence. Today’s appraisal industry is on a much more firm footing than it was pre-2008.

Each appraisal today gets reviewed by a Fannie Mae system to make sure they are based on legitimate comparable sales.

Values are based not on what at least one person is willing to pay, but on what others have paid for similar homes near each appraised property.

As for the exuberance part, I’m not really seeing that either. Sure, most

people who have a pulse get excited when they buy a home.

But exuberance infers frivolity. To buy a house under $400,000 these days requires grit determination.

Inventory is as low as it has ever been in the metro area in that market. And those who want houses in that pricerange are fighting off multiple bidders to win the deals.

If a recession arose, you might see those homeowners try to sell. And you would see demand increase for the under-$400,000 market where inventory is already historically low.

If you go over $500,000, however, you see the opposite. It’s a buyer’s market. There could be some vulnerability there should the bottom of the economy fall out.

And there are some signs of an impending tightening. My favorite economist, Greg Ip of the Wall Street Journal, just last week wrote an article hinting that winter is probably coming.

In short, he said certain factors are in today’s economy: a labor market at full strength, frothy asset prices, tightening central banks, and a pervasive sense of calm. These were all characteristics of run-ups to past recessions.

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Today, they are unhealthily low in most markets. And that isn’t going to change any time too soon.

While more than 40,000 permits were issued in the metro area last year, more than 90,000 people moved into the metro area, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

If a recession came and demand for homes dried up, inventory levels would have a long way to go before we got to a place where there were too many homes on the market. That is at least true for the under-$400,000 market.

The above $500,000 market is a different story. When people lose their jobs and need to sell their homes, they downsize.

The over-$500,000 range already has too much inventory. If a recession arose, you might see those homeowners try to sell. And you would see demand increase for the under-$400,000 market where inventory is already historically low.

I’m getting way too theoretical, but in this scenario, you might encounter a situation where under $400,000 homes actually rise in value during the next recession.

It’s really hard to say what would actually happen, especially for a hobbyist economist like me. One thing I do know: You can only control what you can control. While thinking about this kind of stuff might make us feel smart, it doesn’t change the fact that there’s always good work to do right here in front of us.

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The Power of food 3:8 Juice & Eatery helps customers on their wellness journey

By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. - Like many moms, Leslie Graham started gaining weight with each pregnancy and found it increasingly harder to take the extra pounds off – even after her children were born.

But the goal to be healthier was more important than the numbers on the scale – and led her directly to a new life and career path.

Today, Graham is 90 pounds lighter than she was just three years ago and is the owner of 3:8 Juice & Eatery on Windward Parkway in Milton where she helps her customers meet their health goals as well.

“Our mission at 3:8 Juice is to promote wellness. We want to [help] our customers learn to take control of their health,” Graham said of her business model.

Graham was first introduced to the concept of juicing four years ago when she came across a television documentary, “Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead.” The film chronicled the life of an individual who lost considerable weight by drinking only fruit and vegetable juice which he made himself.

Graham was immediately hooked on the idea.

“I called my husband [who was working in California] and told him that when he got home, we were going to start juicing,” laughed Graham. “He said, ‘we’re going to do WHAT?’ and almost didn’t come home!”

But Graham was adamant, and over the next year her husband, John, lost 50 pounds, and she lost nearly double that by doing short juice fasts along with a mostly whole food, plant-based diet.

“John was able to go off his high blood pressure medicine, gout medicine and acid reflux medicine,” Graham said. “A nail fungus I had been unable to clear for the past four years went away on its own after I started feeding my body the nutrients [it needed].”

The idea to take her journey to others began when Graham starting sharing her experience. A friend from church heard her story and knew it could be the answer to medical problems he was having.

“His father had passed away about a year ago and he had been on high blood pressure medicine from his early 20s,” Graham said. “He was now 30 with a family and knew that if he didn’t make

Proverbs 3:8: “This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones.” some changes in his diet, he would not be around long for his family.”

Using Graham’s model of nutrition, her friend lost weight and was able to go off medication he had been taking for the past decade.

“It was at that point that I knew I wanted to open a juice bar,” Graham said. “I wanted more people to know about the power of food and how it can heal us.”

Her husband was cautious at first, urging her to try working at a juice bar before opening her own. She did exactly that, and within one year the opportunity to open 3:8 Juice & Eatery presented itself.

The name refers to the Bible verse from Proverbs, Graham explained, adding if you put good things in your body, you are protecting yourself from many diseases and costly medications.

John and Leslie Graham opened their store on Jan. 20 (Inauguration Day, she laughs!) with no advertising or promotions simply to get the kinks out before the formal opening. She was shocked at the number of customers who stopped in that first day.

“It was an amazingly busy day! It exceeded our expectations and everyone loved walking in, ordering, sitting down on the couch and hanging out,” Graham recalled.

3:8 Juice specializes in cold pressed juices, flavored with lots of herbs and spices to create unique blends. Graham points to the Taste of Mexico juice which includes pineapple, green apples,

Leslie Graham, owner of 3:8 Juice and Eatery.

3:8 Juice & Eatery Juices, smoothies, soups, salads, bowls and more, whole food, pant based options 5250 Windward Pkwy, Milton, GA 30004 (770) 680-2411; 38juice.com limes, cilantro and jalapeno – ingredients that are high in vitamins, mineral, antioxidants and help boost your metabolism.

3:8 Juice also offers salads and soups, along with a wide variety of smoothies and bowls. She listed the

most popular smoothies, including the Rejuvenator which contains kale, spinach, pineapple, peaches and fresh pressed apple juice.

The store’s customer base ranges from those who are seeking tasty, healthy, wholesome food, to those who want the juice to help them “reset” their taste buds, to those simply looking to lose weight.

“Other individuals may want to supplement their diet by replacing meals with healthy smoothies or bowls, or possibly juices,” Graham said. “We listen to our customers’ needs and then suggest or create a plan just for them.”

While smoothie locations and juice bars are relatively common in the metro area, Graham said 3:8 Juice is far more than just a juice and smoothie bar. A knowledgeable staff can answer all your questions, information resources abound on site, and customers can even create their own juices based on their individual preferences.

To stay up to date on emerging trends, the Grahams attend multiple conferences by Remedy Food Project that brings together physicians, dietitians, athletes, leading researchers, cook book authors and celebrity chefs in the world of plant-based nutrition.

Looking to the future, for their second store, Graham said they hope to open a second location for their second store and are fielding numerous requests to franchise.

“We think this is a concept that is ready to be implemented in other markets,” Graham said. “Every year, more and more people are choosing this lifestyle to bring health and vitality back into their lives.”

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CALENDAR FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS: ALPHARETTA FOOD TRUCK ALLEY ALIVE IN ROSWELL

Families are invited to the monthly Alive in Roswell festival featuring live bands, food trucks, kid games and more. A free, regular trolley service connects the two venues along Canton Street.

Alive in Roswell will be held Thursday, July 20, 5 p.m.-9 p.m. For more information and maps, visit aliveinroswell.com.

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EVENTS: SFX CHALLENGE

What: SFX and A Step Ahead Physical Therapy present the SFX Challenge in which participants can run a 5K, one mile fun run or a three mile race with fitness stations known as “The Challenge.” The race will benefit Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

Registration required.

When: Saturday, July 15, 7 a.m.

Where: Blessed Trinity Campus, 11340 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: sfxchallenge.com

MOVIES UNDER THE STARS

What: Families are invited to bring a picnic and lawn chairs or blankets to enjoy an evening under the stars while watching “Finding Dory.” Foods and drinks may be purchased at the concession stand.

When: Saturday, July 15, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

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What: Enjoy a free 30-minute tour of the gardens and historic plants on the grounds of Barrington Hall. Learn how the gardens have been restored and receive gardening tips. No reservations necessary.

When: Monday, July 17, 9:30 a.m.

Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

CREATIVE WRITING DAY CAMP

What: Barrington Hall is hosting a creative writing day camp for children ages 10-14. Children will learn via oneon-one and group instruction, as well as through creative exercises.

When: Monday, July 17-Friday, July 21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $250 per camper More info: 770-640-3855

BINGO

What: Johns Creek residents are invited to play bingo. The activity is free, and snacks and drinks are provided.

When: Wednesday, July 19, 1 p.m.-2 p.m.

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

FORSYTH COUNTY WOMEN’S CLUB LUNCHEON

What: All women of Forsyth and the surrounding counties are invited to the monthly Forsyth County Women’s Club luncheon.

When: Thursday, July 20, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Polo Golf and Country Club, 6300 Polo Club Drive, Cumming Cost: $22 More info: forsythcountywomensclub. net

POTLUCK LUNCH AND BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

What: Park Place member are invited to the monthly potluck lunch and birthday cake party to celebrate members’ birthdays. Attendees are asked to bring their favorite covered dish or side items to share with friends.

When: Thursday, July 20, 12 p.m.-1 p.m.

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

DO IT HERSELF WORKSHOP

What: Join this demonstration workshop to learn to build a create end table. Watch Home Depot associates show how to properly use wood crates and PVC pipes to create a functional table. In addition, participants will also learn how to safely use common project tools.

When: Thursday, July 20, 6:30 p.m.8p.m.

Where: Home Depot, 5300 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta More info: homedepot.com/ workshops/#store/0149

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

CUMMING FARMERS MARKET

What: Come by for a chance to enjoy locally produced vegetables, meat, baked goods, honey, soaps, flowers, art, woodworking and more.

When: Wednesday and Saturdays, 6:30-10:30 a.m., through Sept. 30 Where: Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Road More info: cummingfarmersmarket.com

JOHNS CREEK FARMERS MARKET

What: Held at the Newtown Park Amphitheater, each market features more than 25 local farmers and vendors with organic and/or sustainable foods and produce.

When: Saturdays through Aug. 26 Where: 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

LAMBERT FARMERS MARKET

What: Every Saturday of the summer, Lambert High School will serve as the grounds for a farmers market showcasing local vendors. Products include fresh baked cookies, locally made honey, homemade pasta sauce, and more.

When: Saturday, July 1, 4-7 p.m.

Where: 805 Nichols Road, Suwanee More info: Lambertfarmersmarket.com

ROSWELL FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET

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., Roswell More info: roswellfam.com

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER:

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What: Watch Lee Bryan’s retelling of Pinocchio. This original, one-man show combines authentic Italian music, Commedia-style mask work and plenty of audience participation.

When: July 14-15, times vary Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest Street, Roswell Cost: $5 per person, $30 for a summer pass More info: roswellpuppets.com

SUMMERHOUR HOUSE CONCERTS

What: The Autrey Mill Nature Preserve presents the Summerhour House Concert series, featuring local musicians in an intimate concert setting.

When: Saturday, July 15, 7 p.m.

Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek Cost: $18 More info: johnscreekga.gov

STEVE MILLER BAND

What: The Steve Miller Band will perform with Peter Frampton.

When: Sunday, July 16, 7 p.m.-11 p.m.

Where: Verizon Amphitheater, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta Cost: $39-$115 More info: vzwamp.com

“BRER RABBIT”

What: Enjoy David Stephens’ rendition of “The New Adventures of Brer Rabbit” as he takes Brer Rabbit and his friends on adventures.

When: July 17 22, times vary Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest Street, Roswell Cost: $5 per person, $30 for a summer pass More info: roswellpuppets.com

SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: HEATHER LUND

What: Heather Lund will exhibit her art at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center through July. Her light-hearted works are characterized with a mix of watercolor, pen and ink, acrylic and screen printing.

When: June 1-July 31, all day Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: heatherlund.format.com or roswellgov.com

WALK ON THE WILD SIDE

What: Find out how different artists interpret a “walk on the wild side” at this gallery featuring works in several mediums, including oil, acrylics, watercolors, pastels and collages. Some art is for sale.

When: Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m.1 p.m., through Sept. 18 Where: The Gallery, 9100 Fouts Road, Roswell More info: rfaa.org

CALENDAR

What: This in-depth digital photography workshop, presented by Saima Jewett, will cover 13 simple lessons to learn how to make your next photo look fantastic. Ages 12-18.

When: Friday, July 14, 2-4 p.m.

Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Alpharetta More info and registration: laura. hoefener@fultoncountyga.gov

GREAT SUMMER SALAD IDEAS

What: Join Chef Lynn Ware of Custom Gourmet Solutions as she covers great ideas for your favorite salad dishes using fresh summer ingredients. These salads require minimal or no cooking.

When: Saturday, July 15, noon-1 p.m.

Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org

NAVIGATING COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

What: Join Wendy Hayes, Independent Educational Consultant, to learn how to make sense of the college admissions process. Begin to develop a plan and relieve the anxiety.

When: Sunday, July 16, 4-5:30 p.m.

Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: afpls.org or 770-640-3075

AEROSPACE, STAR WARS AND DRONES, OH MY

What: This program introduces the youngest engineers to fundamental concepts of aircraft and spacecraft design.

Students will explore drone science and will create small scale drone/ airplanes with LED lights. Ages 8-12.

When: Monday, July 17, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Alpharetta More info and registration: laura. hoefener@fultoncountyga.gov

MARVEL-OUS MOVIES

What: Bring some friends and enjoy free movies from the Marvel Universe. This week’s movie is “Guardians of the Galaxy.”

When: Monday, July 17, 4-6 p.m.

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

PET ADOPTIONS: 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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Hiking a hidden corner of the Hooch Exploration can be a challenge, and one reason is that you eventually run out of places to explore.

Or do you just become forgetful?

I like to think I know the ChatSTEVE HUDSON tahoochee pretty Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net well. But once in a while I run across something I’ve missed (or forgotten).

That’s how it was when I rediscovered what’s now Simpsonwood Park in Gwinnett County.

Rediscovered? Well, yes. I’d visited the area years ago, long before Gwinnett County acquired it. But like so many things, the details had slipped from active memory and hid, untouched, until I awakened them when I stumbled across the park again a few weeks ago.

The land on which this 223-acre park sits was for years a conference center owned by the North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church. The property was given to the church in 1973 under the condition that it not be divided or developed.

But faced with mounting costs, the church began to consider its options – including the possibility of selling the site for some sort of development.

To make a long story short, Gwinnett County eventually purchased the Simpsonwood tract for $14 million.

Today it’s Simpsonwood Park.

What awaits you when you visit?

Besides the amenities such as a pavilion, grills and restrooms, the park is also the site of a quaint chapel that’s a popular wedding venue.

But the big draw is hiking. You’ll find about three miles of relatively lightly-used hiking trails traversing upland terrain or following a portion of the river. Simpsonwood has about 2,100 feet of river frontage, and a nicely shaded trail (with several strategically placed trailside benches) follows the riverbank for most of that way.

From the main entry, follow the pavement almost all the way to the chapel and park. It’s foot travel only beyond that point, so walk on down the paved road until it intersects a gravel road. At that point you’re near the river, which is hidden in front of you behind trees.

A number of short connector trails link the graveled road with the riverside portion of the loop trail. It’s a nice hike, though you’ll need to return to the gravel a couple of times to make

The “Hobbit Tunnel” at Simpsonwood Park in Gwinnett County. your way around creek gulleys which would otherwise block your progress.

As on most trails, this one offers surprises. One of the neatest is what one little girl hiking with her family excitedly described as the “hobbit tunnel” – a point where the riverside trail passes through a tunnel-like arch of vines and branches. Now I don’t know what a hobbit tunnel looks like, exactly, but that surely has to be pretty close.

At either end of the riverside trail, the hiking continues as the trail swings away from the river and climbs up from the river’s floodplain.

Be aware that the park is surrounded by private land. Observe those “private property” signs, and be sure that you stay within the park boundaries. Orange blazes mark the trail itself, though some have said that this loop is a little hard to follow.

But figuring out new trails is part of the fun of finding a new place, don’t you think?

I do!

Discover more great hiking along the Chattahoochee in Steve Hudson’s book HIKING THE HOOCH, available from local outfitters and on Amazon. Signed copies are available direct from the author at www.chattahoocheemedia.com.

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By Dr. Ushma Patel, D.M.D and Dr. Brittany Corbett, D.D.S Center For Advanced Dentistry Your child may have the latest wardrobe, school supplies and sports equipment for the new school year, but does she have a healthy mouth and the tools they’ll need to maintain it?

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Dental: Continued from Page 26 A big part of the dentist’s role is to monitor children as they grow. They see where things need to improve and can give you the tools to maintain and improve your child’s oral health.

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The early signs of periodontal disease

By Dr. David Remaley Gum disease is an infection of the tissues that surround and support your teeth.

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Here are some warning signs that can signal a problem: • gums that bleed easily • red, swollen, tender gums • gums that have pulled away from the teeth • persistent bad breath or bad taste • permanent teeth that are loose or separating • any change in the way your teeth fit together when you bite • any change in the fit of partial dentures Some factors increase the risk of developing gum disease. They are: • poor oral hygiene • smoking or chewing tobacco • genetics • crooked teeth that are hard to keep clean • pregnancy • diabetes • medications, including steroids, certain types of anti-epilepsy drugs, cancer therapy drugs, some calcium channel blockers and oral contraceptives Roswell Dental Care can help you diagnose your problem if you suspect you have gum disease because the sooner you treat it the better. The early stage of gum disease is called gingivitis.

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St. Francis graduate signs with NBA team Kobi Simmons signs with Memphis as free agent

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Passed over in the 2017 NBA draft, St. Francis graduate Kobi Simmons will get his shot in the NBA after signing with the Memphis Grizzlies as a free agent on July 1.

Details of the signing were not disclosed, but Simmons’ signing could be a two-way contract.

The newly implemented two-way contracts would allow Simmons to appear on the Grizzlies roster for up to 45 days in addition to playing for the Grizzlies’ G League affiliate – the Memphis Hustle – where many NBA experts believe he will play the majority of next season.

In a statement on social media, Simmons said, “Your dream as a child is to play in the NBA, and I made that happen through ups and downs, haters, negativity as well as support. Thank you to Memphis for believing in me and giving me this amazing opportunity. My story is just starting.”

A 2016 graduate of St. Francis, Simmons declared for the NBA draft in

April after his freshman season at the University of Arizona. Though he was projected to be a mid to late second round pick, Simmons went undrafted in the June 22 draft.

During his freshman season with the Wildcats, Simmons scored 323 points and had 60 rebounds, 73 assists and 24 steals.

He started 15 games for Arizona, which reached the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.

While at St. Francis during 201316, Simmons appeared in 124 games and scored 2,456 points, including 799 in his senior season. He also accounted for 409 rebounds, 520 assists, 225 steals and 51 blocks. Simmons holds school records in scoring, assists and steals.

He led the Knights to four state championship appearances, including two Class A-Private state titles in 2014 and 2015.

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Johns Creek Arts Center Task Force members Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra Artistic Director and founder J. Wayne Baughman has served as organizer and chairman of the task force since its inception in January.

A volunteer group of 16 citizens with more than 100 years of professional experience and/or active interest in the arts in Johns Creek have been working on the task force since then.

Those members are: • Kamini Anand: Johns Creek Arts and Culture Board vice chairwoman • J. Wayne Baughman: Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra artistic director, Arts & Culture Task Force chairman • Ron Cioffi: Arts on The Creek founder & vice president, Johns Creek Arts and Culture Board member, Georgia Piedmont Youth Orchestra Board member • Joan Compton: Fulton County Arts Council board member, Cultural Arts Alliance at Johns Creek vice president, Johns Creek Historical Society president • Stephanie Donaldson: Johns Creek Arts Center registrar • Nathan Frank: Johns Creek Chorale founder & director, Johns Creek United Methodist Church director of

Arts: Continued from Page 10 at artist and cultural events, 22.6 percent said they did so every week.

Respondents also indicated 34.8 percent would spend at least $250 when attending each event. The community was asked their preference on funding of an arts center. The vast majority – 90.6 percent – supported a public/private partnership.

Asked if they would donate to build an arts center, 84.1 percent said yes.

The task force is continuing to solicit residents for their input in a survey

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Early results from the Community Survey include: The responses to “What do you want in the Arts Center?” were: • Performance Hall, 98.7 percent • Visual Arts Center, 60.3 percent • Flexible Meeting Space, 60.3 percent • Sculpture Garden, 34.6 percent • Historical Museum, 25 percent • Asked how often they attended arts or cultural events, 78 percent said at least once a month.

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North Fulton, Forsyth Teams of the Year

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON/FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. —Appen Media continues its Best of the Year awards for sports, including the best athletes, coaches, games and teams from North Fulton and Forsyth County in the 2016-17 high school athletic year.

This week features the top teams in no particular order.

Fellowship Christian football

In the 2016 season, the Paladins became the underdog many rooted for as they won an unlikely berth in the state championship. Using the fading triple-option and starting a majority of players on both sides of the ball, the Paladins captured the Region 6-A championship and went 13-0 before falling to ELCA in overtime in the state championship game.

Cambridge softball Using strong pitching and a stout defense, Cambridge allowed just 37 runs in 36 games on its way to a near

perfect, 34-1 record, region championship and state championship. The Lady Bears finished the season ranked No. 3 in the nation by MaxPreps. Starting pitcher Keara Napoli was named the Gatorade Girls Softball Player of the Year for Georgia.

Blessed Trinity baseball With talent throughout its ranks, the Titans went 36-6 this season and captured the Region 7-AAAA championship, going undefeated in region play.

The Titans allowed just 57 earned runs this season and outscored opponents by an average of 5.3 runs per game.

The Titans reached the state championship series for the fourth straight year, finishing as state runner up after falling to Marist in three games.

Johns Creek boys/girls golf Though neither the boys or girls teams were able to capture a region championship, both Johns Creeks teams were consistently at the top of the leaderboards throughout their season. And when it mattered most,

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Johns Creek was unbeatable, sweeping the Class AAAAAA golf state championships.

Alpharetta volleyball Alpharetta set a program record with 44 wins this season and finished as state runner-up in Class AAAAAA. A total of 36 of the Lady Raiders’ were either 2-0 or 3-0 in sets. The Lady Raiders were also tough to beat in late play, going 8-2 in decisive sets.

Northview girls basketball With a mix of talent extending beyond upperclassmen, the Lady Titans reeled off a perfect 16-0 record in Region 7-AAAAAA, capturing the program’s first region title. The Titans finished the season 28-4 and reached the Final Four in the Class AAAAAA state playoffs, the deepest playoff run in the program’s history.

Roswell football For the second straight season, Roswell compiled a near perfect 14-1

record and finished as state runner up in the highest classification, falling to Grayson in overtime of the state championship. The Hornets offense averaged 34 points per game while its stout defense allowed just nine per game.

Blessed Trinity volleyball It was another state championship year for BT volleyball, its third straight, but this title came in Class AAAA. The Titans compiled a 55-9 overall record, dropping just four matches to in-state opponents. BT captured the Region 7-AAAA title and went 15-2 in sets in the state playoffs.

Chattahoochee boys soccer With size, speed and agility throughout its roster, Chattahoochee went 19-2-1 this season and won the Class AAAAAA state championship.

The Cougars defense, which dubbed itself the “brick wall,” held region opponents to just five goals and led to a Hooch region title. In five playoff games, the Cougars outscored opponents 24-2.

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Johns Creek swept the Class AAAAAA golf state championships as the boys and girls teams both captured state titles.

Milton girls lacrosse

championship game appearances.

The Milton girls lacrosse dynasty continued this year with the Lady Eagles reaching their 13th consecutive state championship appearance and winning their 11th state title.

Milton went 19-4 this season and went undefeated against in-state opponents.

The four teams Milton lost to had a combined record of 86-9 and all either won state championships or made state

South Forsyth girls cross country South Forsyth captured the Class AAAAAAA state championship by a 54-point margin over second-place finishers Brookwood at the state championship meet. South placed three runners in the top-10 and four in the top-15.

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CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following items will be heard at a public hearing held by the Planning Commission on Thursday, August 3, 2017 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.

Items forwarded by the Planning Commission will be considered by the City Council on Monday, August 28, 2017 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. PH-17-20 Unified Development Code Text Amendments Consideration of text amendments to Unified Development Code, Appendix A: Alpharetta Downtown Code and Alpharetta Downtown Design Guidelines in order to add architectural styles. Text amendments are proposed to increase the single-family detached minimum lot size in the DT-R (Downtown Residential) zoning district. b. PH-17-21 Unified Development Code Text Amendments Consideration of text amendments to Unified Development Code in order to modify the definition of open space, MU (Mixed Use) zoning district standards and landscape strip requirements. c. V-17-20 199 Academy Street/Beecham & Young (Council Only) Consideration of a variance request for the purpose of subdividing one (1) single-family detached lot into two (2) lots. Variances are requested to reduce the front, side and rear setbacks, as well as to increase the minimum building coverage. The property is located at 199 Academy Street and is legally described as being located in Land Lot 1267, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. d. PH-17-18 Acupressure of North Point/Massage Services (Council Only) Consideration of a request to change previous conditions of zoning to allow for an expansion of an existing acupressure massage therapy business in North Point Mall. The property is located at 1000 North Point Circle and is legally described as being located in Land Lots 701 and 742, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. e. PH-17-22 48 Old Roswell Street/Addition to Contributing Historic Building (Council Only) Consideration of a request to allow an addition to a structure listed in Unified Development Code, Article II, Appendix A: Historic Resources Inventory – Contributing Historic Buildings. The property is located at 48 Old Roswell Street and is legally described as being located in Land Lot 1269, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. f. PH-17-23 69 North Main Street/Addition to Contributing Historic Building Addition (Council Only) Consideration of a request to allow an addition to a structure listed in Unified Development Code, Article II, Appendix A: Historic Resources Inventory – Contributing Historic Buildings. The property is located at 69 North Main Street and is legally described as being located in Land Lots 1253 & 1268, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia.

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

Matters: Continued from Page 8 ers, Scout leaders, mentors and others of similar ilk are also important.

Socially and culturally, our role models are often found in famous people including musicians, pro athletes and actors. One would think that possibly CEO’s could or should be on this list, but they are not. And, unfortunately, these days it is more the exception than the rule that this category of role model presents honest and healthy examples for our kids to emulate.

Elected government officials are also — or should be — primary role models.

They literally and symbolically help set societal standards and validate the values we hold through their decisions, their official and personal behavior and their words.

The impact that elected officials have cannot be underestimated; they make a huge positive or negative difference to each of us, including our children. If it’s OK for the elected official to do it or say it, it’s OK for our kids to do the same, right?

My goal as a parent has been to instill in my children honor, a sense of right and wrong, honesty, integrity, compassion and a sense of fairness and respect – for other people, for other ideas and faith. I taught them to respect authority – including both the positions of authority as well as the persons in the position. I also tried to teach my children about empathy and how it’s not all about “me” but “us” – that we are all connected, and when

CITY OF ALPHARETTA PUBLIC NOTICE PH-17-AB-15 PLACE City Hall Two Park Plaza Council Chambers July 20, 2017 3:00 P.M. PURPOSE Convenience Store Beer & Wine – Sunday Sales APPLICANT 194 Old Milton LLC d/b/a Circle K 3955 Old Milton Parkway Alpharetta, Ga. 30005 Owner: Shams Nanji Registered Agent: Siraj Ali

If it’s OK for the elected official to do it or say it, it’s OK for our kids to do the same, right? one of us falls or is hurt, we all hurt and suffer.

“Empathy” has always been that value often most difficult to foster. Role models – good ones – foster these values through their acts and words.

Teaching my kids these things was not easy. Preserving them in spite of the environment around them has proven to be far more difficult. Ideas and values are fragile things that can never be taken for granted or abused.

They can be destroyed, distorted, twisted, marginalized and manipulated.

To be preserved they must be nurtured, protected, and defended.

Leaders – all leaders – bear the responsibility of not only being symbols of positive values but actually living those values as well.

The greater the stature of the leader – especially elected leaders – the more vital the responsibility becomes.

At the end of the day we must ask ourselves if we are willing to compromise any of our core values – respect for each other and for our institutions and respect for the dignity of all people regardless of race, color, creed – or gender.

We cannot afford to offer to our children or our grandchildren or their children any role model – any leader — who does not exude and embrace these core values, because if we are willing to sacrifice any of these, what really do we have left?

Carry: Continued from Page 15 cording to Deal’s website, House Bill 859 permitted a weapons carry license holder to carry a concealed weapon into certain areas of a college campus that had previously been prohibited.

Deal reportedly voiced “major concerns” regarding that bill due to it not addressing the prohibition of firearms in “sensitive places,” including campus preschools, disciplinary hearings, or faculty and administrative offices.

HB 280 maintains the same restrictions in HB 859, but addresses Deal’s concerns along with other areas on campuses where weapons are not permitted.

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Blotter: Continued from Page 2 man avoided being scammed out of $1,500 when he questioned a caller claiming to represent the IRS. The man received a letter June 29 from the IRS saying he owed $1,500, due late July at the latest, because of a mistake on a previous tax return. He said that the letter looked legitimate.

Later the same day, he received a

Arrests: Continued from Page 2 Road, Alpharetta, for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Jason Andrew Sell, 35, of Peace Creek Trace, Alpharetta, was arrested July 3 on Old Milton Parkway,

call from someone who said they were a detective with the IRS. The caller said the man had been flagged for owing $1,500 and needed to pay immediately to avoid arrest. He was told to use an “electronic expense voucher” that could be bought from WalMart or Kroger.

Suspicious, the man asked for more identifying information and was instead transferred to another caller who claimed to be a supervisor. When the man asked the supervisor for specific information from his tax return, the supervisor became confused.

At this point, the man said he realized it was a scam and hung up. He has since received multiple calls from the same number, which he has ignored and reported.

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — After a tip from a confidential informant, Johns Creek police arrested a Buford man attempting to sell two pounds of marijuana.

The informant exchanged text messages and phone calls with the suspect, Kenneth Kim, 31, of Woodward Down Trail, who agreed to sell the informant two pounds of marijuana for $4,600.

Kim and the informant agreed to meet at the Goodwill parking lot on Jones Bridge Road June 28 for the sale.

Police arrested Kim without incident after the informant gave a predetermined takedown signal.

Kim was arrested for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute.

Alpharetta, for DUI and speeding. ►► Xavier Ryan Burgess, 25, of Colony Glen Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested July 2 on State Bridge Road, Johns Creek, for DUI and possession of cocaine. ► ► Jeremy Dodd Tonjes, 35, of Riveredge Drive, Peachtree Corners, was arrested June 29, on Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek, for

DUI. ►► Kimberly Stuckey Lindgren, 58, of Amberfield Drive, Peachtree Corners, was arrested June 30 on Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek, for DUI and

failure to maintain lane. ►► Hargreaves O Kenyanya, 31, of Tuckerbrook Lane, Alpharetta, was June 30 on Tuckerbrook Lane, Johns Creek, for DUI.

Tip leads to arrest for intent to distribute

ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROPOSALS CITY OF ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA FOR PUBLIC SAFETY UNIFORMS AND DUTY GEAR RFP 18-101 The City of Alpharetta is requesting proposals for Public Safety uniforms and duty gear, including, but not limited to, pants, shirts, footwear, outerwear, equipment, etc.

The Request for Proposal document will be available online Thursday, June 22, 2017, at our bid posting website, https://www.ebidexchange.com/alpharetta. Interested parties are required to log in to review the RFP documents and submit any specific bid related questions.

Proposals will be due on Thursday, July 27, 2017, at 10:00 AM at Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009.

For information, please contact Abby Shipp at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department at purchasing@alpharetta.ga.us or 678-297-6052.

DEATH NOTICES Susann Clement, of Roswell, passed away July 3, 2017. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Benjamin Jones, 54, of Alpharetta, passed away June 30, 2017. Arrangements

by Roswell Funeral Home.

Stephen M. Ludlow, 65, of Johns Creek, passed away June 18, 2017.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.

Ricky Lee Mashburn, 47, of Roswell, passed away June 10, 2017. Arrangements

by Byars Funeral Home.

Robert J. Miranda, 57, of Alpharetta, passed away June 21, 2017. Arrangements

by Roswell Funeral Home.

Carol Pendley, of Johns Creek, passed away July 3, 2017. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Dr. Wendell Phillips, of Roswell, passed away June 29, 2017. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Enid H. Schneider, 74, of Johns Creek, passed away June 29, 2017.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.

Sharon Studley, 77, of Cumming, passed away July 3, 2017. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

John Wade, of Alpharetta, passed away July 2,2017. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

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Other locations in Augusta, GA; Dalton GA; Chattanooga, TN & Cleveland, TN We accept most insurances & HMOs. We honor all hearing aid benefits. BCBS provider. proud provider for the Department of Labor. Many federal insurance plans cover two hearing aids at NO OUT OF POCKET EXPENSE.

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1 Individual replacement needs may vary. Duration of device battery life varies by patient and is subject to individual ear conditions. 2. Professional fees may apply. Annual subscription begins the first day of trial. 3. Lyric is water resistant, not waterproof, and should not be completely submerged under water. 4. Based on results from two surveys totaling 109 patients who had worn Lyric for at least 30 days. Lyric is not appropriate for all patients. *IP68 indicates that the hearing aid is water resistant and dust tight. It survived continuous immersion in 1 meter of water for 60 minutes and 8 hours in a dust chamber as per the IEC60529 standard. No traces of dustwere evident within the housing. See a Lyric Provider to determine if Lyric is right for you. Lyric, Distributed by Phonak, LLC©2017. All rights reserved.