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2 dogs rescued from hot car 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. “The windows were actually cracked, all of the windows were
only one suspect is known to have had a gun during the attempted robbery. The suspect brandishing a handgun and wearing dark clothing, a bandana over his face and red gloves, ordered the five employees and one customer in the store to get down on the floor. An attempt was made to zip-tie a victim’s hands together, but the suspect was unable to do so. During this time, two store employees ran outside through the back door, which triggered the suspects to apparently give up their robbery attempt and flee the store. The three men exited through the store’s rear entrance and fled in a silver Infiniti. According Capt. Charles Barstow of Milton Police, the suspects were in and out of the store in approximately 30 cracked, but 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.
seconds. After their failed attempt at the Milton location, the suspects were successful in robbing a Sandy Springs AT&T location around 4 p.m. that afternoon. The suspects stole $65,000 worth of cell phones and $7,000 worth of jewelry from that location. The suspects’ Infiniti was later found in Clayton County. Barstow said Milton and Sandy Springs police are collaborating to identify the suspects and process the recovered getaway car for potential information. “Sandy Springs has been very eager to work with us and make sure that we bring these people to justice,” Barstow said. “I would imagine…they should bring this to closure quickly.”
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The City Council also approved: • A construction services agreement with Bartow Paving Company, Inc. for asphalt reconstruction and resurfacing of city streets. • Amending the city’s personal policy to include a 6-week maternity leave policy. • Consideration of a construction services agreement with Superior Arbor Management, Inc. for the removal of trees along Hopewell Road. The trees have caused a limited sight distance for a home along the road and could present a liability for the city, according to Ken Jarrard, Milton city attorney. Hopewell Road north of Canton Street and the eastern border of the city from Morris Road to Francis Road. The City Council still has the option to unilaterally expand these areas or add new locations in the future. Also at the meeting, council members approved two subdivisions. The vote was 4-1 with Councilman Matt Kunz opposed and council members Rick Mohrig and Bill Lusk absent. A 13-lot subdivision along Free-
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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. 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.
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Digital Age adds challenges to state open meetings law
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
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.
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 leaders, 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
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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
Open meetings means everything is out in the open. We are not innocents here. 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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Matters: Continued from Page 8 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 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
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If children see that their parents are kind, they tend to become kind. ple 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?
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LETTERS TO EDITOR:
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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On June 29, White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders stated, “The President, in no way, form or fashion, has ever promoted or encouraged vioNATASHA ROY lence.” Three days Appen Intern news@appenmediagroup.com later, Donald Trump tweeted an edited video of himself beating up a person who had a CNN logo superimposed on his head, captioning the tweet “FraudNewsCNN #FNN.” As an aspiring journalist, I’m more than slightly upset by the President of the United States promoting violence against members of the press. As an American, I’m disturbed by the fact that the leader of the free world so shamelessly and unapologetically attacked freedoms granted by the First Amendment. A free press can, at times, understandably be an annoyance to the subjects of stories. However, it exists to inform the public about the daily and even hourly matters of the world
around it —including the government. The American people are allowed to form their own opinions, then vote for representatives they feel most identify with their beliefs. The free press is the vehicle for transparency between the government and the governed, ensuring that the government is truly run by the people. No matter what political party you affiliate with, I think we can agree that the American government should serve to protect the rights guaranteed to all citizens through the Constitution and Bill of Rights. And as the leader of the country, the president should reiterate the importance of upholding and promoting these rights, not denounce them. When someone in as high a position as Trump attacks journalists for doing their jobs, and in a way that incites violence against them, journalists’ jobs become more dangerous. When the president consistently attacks journalists, it becomes normal for anyone else to do so — both physically and verbally, as when U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte body slammed a reporter in May. The normalization of violence against journalists discourages them
from doing their jobs, because it makes it easier for sources to limit public information given to journalists. It also discourages aspiring journalists from going into the field. This, in turn, does a disservice to the American people by blocking their access to information on governmental matters. Huckabee Sanders said, “I think the president is pushing back against people who attack him day after day after day. Where’s the outrage on that?” The problem with this argument is that journalists are legally free to report on what the president does. Any citizen is guaranteed the right to freely state his or her opinion about what the president does. Because Trump is, at the end of the day, also simply an American citizen, he can state his opinions. But he was also elected to represent every American — including his supporters, challengers and watchdogs. When he attacks journalists, he fails to protect the rights of all American citizens. Rather than commend violence against citizens, the president should use reporting done by journalists to improve his own performance.
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Jewish Kids Groups expands to Alpharetta ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Jewish Kids Groups, an independent Sunday and Hebrew school, has opened its fifth location in Metro Atlanta. The new site will operate out of a facility on Haynes Bridge Road in Alpharetta. “Expanding northward to serve more families is part of Jewish Kids Groups’ strategic plan, and we’re thrilled to have a new site in Alpharetta for fall 2017,” said Newish Kids Groups Executive Director Ana Robbins. “There is an incredible excitement surrounding our programs, as they’re fun, enriching and accessible to families who might not belong to synagogues or other Jewish organizations.”
Jewish Kids Groups Sunday is in session from Aug. 27 through May 6, and classes are held 9:30 a.m.-noon on Sunday mornings. The new site is located at 11675 Haynes Bridge Road and will operate in conjunction with its other sites in Old Fourth Ward, Brookhaven and Dunwoody. During the upcoming academic year, the Alpharetta location will serve students in preschool through second grades, with expanded grade levels the following year. Tuition for the full year is $1,325 per student. For more information about Jewish Kids Groups, visit jewishkidsgroups. com or call 404-850-0681.
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Ivy Bridge celebrates wins at national tournament NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Ivy Bridge Academy won multiple categories at this year’s National Speech and Debate Tournament, held in Birmingham from June 18-23. Annan Biswas and Omer Mujawar finished second overall from Autrey Mill Middle School. Brian Shon, a rising ninth grader at Alpharetta High School, won first place in the Individual Speaker round for Public Forum Debate. Autrey Mill Middle School received the School of Excellence Award for Speech and Debate. Other winners from local schools include: • Annan Biswas and Omer Mujawar finished second overall from Autrey Mill Middle School
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Brian Shon and Linjay Zeng finished fifth from Webb Bridge Middle School Rishi Gowda and Mayukh Keelar finished 10th from Autrey Mill Middle School Vinayak Menan and Bobby Missell finished 11th from Riverwatch Middle School Sri Pinnamareddy and Jonas Du finished 21st from Riverwatch Middle School Individual speaker awards include: Brian Shon finished first from Webb Bridge Middle School Sri Pinnamereddy finished sixth from Riverwatch Middle School
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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.
Breaking down House Bill 280: Who can carry on campus? Anyone with a valid state weapons license, which are people 21 or older who are fingerprinted and complete a background check Where is this restricted on campus? Athletic venues; childcare spaces; career academy classes; student housing including fraternity and sorority houses; faculty, administrative or staff offices; disciplinary rooms The firearm can be concealed. The bill applies only to public colleges and universities.
“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
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Campus: Continued from Page 12 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 campus will have to go to the registrar to find out whether they can or can’t carry. Other than that, it’s business as usual.” Last year, a similar bill was attempted but ultimately vetoed. According 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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Nationally recognized journalist speaks to Drug Council Sam Quinones talks opiate epidemic By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Throughout his journalism career, Sam Quinones covered various beats often revolving around drugs. He shared his experiences and gave advice July 5 to the Forsyth County Drug Awareness Council. Quinones often covered topics like drugs, gangs, politics and immigration both when he lived in Mexico from 1994-2004 and when he worked for the L.A. Times after he moved back to the states. He said frequently people turn to drugs when they are out of shape due to pain or medical problems, which leads to addition. “I realized I have to be the change I want to see in the country,” Quinones said. “So I stopped drinking sodas. This says a lot about corporate power and the ability of pharmaceutical companies to market these as great. They get millions of doctors to change how they practice medicine.” Holding yourself accountable is one
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Via Skype, author and journalist Sam Quinones spoke with members of the Forsyth County Drug Awareness Council about the drug problem in America.
way to combat this problem, Quinones said. “Doctors across the country have been convinced that the only way to treat pain is to plaster it with pharmaceutical painkillers,” Quinones said. “This all plays a part in the story of who we become as a country.” When he had surgery a few years ago, he was prescribed a large amount of pain killers. He said he was not educated on the dangers of the pills’ addictiveness, but he was able to stop taking them after two pills. “They just told me to ‘take as
needed,’” Quinones said. “We need to start asking questions about why we need 60 pills for a routine surgery recovery that will last more than one or two days. That’s how you get to a black market of opioid pills.” He also said the public defenders who work with drug dealers often don’t show remorse for helping the dealers. “I was surprised at how little they cared,” Quinones said. Sometimes when a poor community is able to profit from selling drugs, it starts a vicious cycle, he said. “Heroin helps you build a house in nine months instead of nine years or 15 years,” Quinones said. “The houses are nicely built. I talked to one guy who knew someone who went to sell heroin in the United States and was the first to come home and have a house with an automated garage door.” That house was like a recruiting poster for others to start selling heroin, he said. “That overpowers normal traditions,” Quinones said. “Before this, everyone was poor and didn’t know there was another way. You couldn’t be a man of respect without an automated garage door. The only way to get that quickly in this town is by selling heroin.”
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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. Hewitt said any change to district boundaries
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should probably be discussed openly. “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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Ethics panel issues reprimand to Commissioner Mills Texting practices called into question By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. —Forsyth County Commissioner Cindy Jones Mills received a slap on the wrist July 6 after a county ethics panel investigation into her texting practices. A complaint filed in March charged that Mills improperly deleted text messages from her personal phone contrary to county policy. The panel first met in May to determine if there was a need for an evidentiary hearing for further review. That hearing was held June 21. Then in July, the panel reconvened to issue its conclusion and gave Mills a written warning about the deletions, which it determined were subject to the county’s retention policy. For elected officials, there are three consequences for being found guilty of violating the county’s ethics ordinance: Written warning, censure or reprimand Removal from office to the extent provided by state law; and/or Repayment to the county of any
unjust enrichment Ethics panel Chairman Charles Pollack said he didn’t think any of Mills’ communications violated the county’s retention policy. According to the county policy, mesMILLS sages documenting the formulation and adoption of policies and procedures and the management of agency programs or functions — for example case file management, constituent correspondence, periodic reports or budget documents — must be retained long term. However, Pollack said the panel heard testimony from Mills and saw written materials regarding her personal policy of deleting messages. “In one case she said she automatically deletes them,” Pollack said. “Then in another case when she testified she said she manually deletes the messages when she has a space issue on her phone.” But Mills’ personal policy “probably violates the Open Records Act and violates the county’s policy on retention,” Pollack said.
It’s a blanket policy and doesn’t make any distinction on whether it’s a substantive communication or non-substantive communication.” CHARLES POLLACK Ethics panel chairman
“It’s a blanket policy and doesn’t make any distinction on whether it’s a substantive communication or nonsubstantive communication,” Pollack said. “It’s totally indiscriminate.” He said he didn’t see any communication regarding substantive matters like zonings or similar topics that would be subject to the retention policy. But he does think her personal policy of indiscriminatingly deleting messages creates a dangerous situation where, intentional or not, a substantive correspondence could be deleted.. Ethics panel member Mike O’Hagan said he hoped Mills wasn’t intentionally
trying to remove information necessary for open records. “I understand keeping texts can be very cumbersome,” O’Hagan said. “I keep a year’s worth of texts still. I don’t think this warrants anything as extreme as removal of office. I think you need to be more careful.” Forsyth County resident Rene Guidry filed the complaint against Mills claiming the commissioner “violated the Georgia [Open] Records Act on multiple occasions by deleting text messages between her, developers with pending zoning issues, other county commissioners and zoning attorneys.” He said July 6 he felt vindicated with the outcome of the panel’s investigation. He said he received feedback from others claiming he was on a “witch hunt.” “I didn’t have an outcome,” Guidry said. “I had evidence, felt the law was violated, presented it and whatever the panel decided I would be happy with it.” The process was “one of the hardest things” Guidry said he’s done in his life, but he’s happy he did it. “It’s ultimately about accountability,” Guidry said. “Why do we waste our hours coming to meeting? It’s to hold the government accountable.”
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Lake Lanier up 50B gallons since March Water level inches closer to full pool at reservoir thanks to recent 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. Despite rumors that the Corps of Engineers, which manages the lake, is keeping the lake’s pool at a lower level due to “some construction on the North end of the lake” that simply isn’t true, said one Corps official. “We have heard that same story, but that is false,” the official said. The Corps’ Deputy Public Affairs Officer Tim Oberle said Lanier’s level is 6.7 feet below full pool. Heavy rainfall since mid-March has helped immensely, adding four feet to the level, but a lot more rain would be needed to reach full pool – about 68 billion gallons. The Corps of Engineers is not intentionally keeping the reservoir below the summer level of 1,071. The goal is
Buford Dam outlet. 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
Atlanta region, it serves as a magnet for real estate development, recreation and leisure and allows Atlantans to flush their toilets. 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. Hindering that is the fact that Lanier captures rain runoff from a relatively small area compared to the water it releases below. The Corps must also release water downstream regularly to accommodate downstream users in the greater Atlanta area and points south.
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Nervous about rising home values or just blowing bubbles Since I’m a mortgage banker, people are asking me more and more if we are in a housing bubble. Values have risen sharply over the last six years, but it’s hard for me GEOFF SMITH to see that we are Assurance Financial, in a bubble. gsmith@lendtheway.com 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
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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 you go over $500,000, however,
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. 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. When the economy tanked in 2008, there was a huge glut of homes on the market here in Atlanta. Everyone was a builder. There were thousands of homes for sale and thousands under construction. If you lost your job and needed to get out from under your mortgage payment by selling your home, you had to compete against thousands of other
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homes that were for sale. Inventory levels were unhealthily high. 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. “Do what you must do, and do it well.” Geoff Smith gsmith@lendtheway.com 770-674-1433 Personal: NMLS#104587 Business: NMLS#70876 *The views and opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the views of Assurance Financial Group
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Winning back lost customers Are you losing customers at your small business? Are you scratching your head wondering why? Are you trying to figure out how you can get lost customers back? Lost customers DICK JONES Founder & President don’t have to be lost Jones Simply Sales forever, but if you don’t have a plan of action to get them back, they very well might not return. The first and easiest step in winning back a lost customer is to try and find out why. Did they find another place to buy your product or service? Did they not like your customer service? Were your prices higher than your competitors? Asking a lost customer why they left is paramount to winning them back. Once you have determined the reasons your customer left, you need to put as much effort in getting them back as you did when you first got them as a customer. This could include reevaluating their needs, buying priorities, or better understanding dozens of decision criteria that may have changed over time. Statistics say that you have a much higher chance of winning back a previous customer vs. attracting a new one. A customer who stops doing business with you was most likely dissatisfied with something at your small business. To get them back you need to understand what the problem was, fix the problem, and let the customer know it’s been fixed. One of the best ways to demonstrate your small business cares about its customers is to reacquire a lost customer. Over time, that lost customer may very well turn into your best customer!
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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
Proverbs 3:8: “This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones.”
30 with a family and knew that if he didn’t make 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
Leslie Graham, owner of 3:8 Juice and Eatery.
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Juices, Smoothies, Soups, Salads, Bowls and More, Whole Food, Plant Based Options 5250 Windward Pkwy, Milton, GA 30004 38juice.com • (770) 680-2411 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, 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. Looking to get the word out about your event? Submit it to our online calendar at NorthFulton.com/Calendar.
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
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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
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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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published in 2016 looking at aspirin and other NSAIDS (for example, ibuprofen) and found that use of one of these medicines was associated with about a 10% lower risk of basal cell carcinoma. Even more inTAYLOR triguing, vaccination against the human papilloma virus (HPV) may decrease the number of cancers that one develops. The Gardasil vaccine is indicated for prevention of genital warts and cervical cancer and is typically administered to young females, but the HPV virus comes in many variations and types, and theoretically it would not be surprising if vaccination against a few of these viruses protected against the effects of other HPV strains. Use of this vaccine in an adult to prevent skin cancer would be off-label and experimental. However, two patients reported on in a recent publication in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) were developing an average of 10 skin cancers per year that dropped to an average of 3 to 4 skin cancers per year after vaccination. There is not time to discuss every possibility, but a fern called Polypodium leucotomos appears to decrease the risk of UV damage and sunburn when taken by mouth in the form of the supplement Heliocare. Some dermatologists advocate its use in addition to sun screen when someone will find themselves suddenly thrust into a very sunny or tropical environment such as during a sunny vacation. As always, talk with your dermatologist before starting any new medicine or supplement. And, when thinking about new and exciting studies, one important caveat to keep in mind is the possibility of “publication bias.” This is the general rule that exciting studies with intriguing results tend to get published and negative studies without exciting findings tend to get rejected. Publication bias matters because its effect is to allow publication of studies whose results are not real but rather happened by chance. Careful consideration to evidence quality must always be given before embarking on a new therapy.
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Help your kid say no to underage drinking (NAPSI)—How do you prepare your child with the knowledge, skills and confidence to say no to alcohol? The task can seem challenging, but you as a parent or caregiver do not have to feel powerless. You can take action to help your child make healthy decisions that prevent underage drinking. While the rates are declining, alcohol is the most widely misused substance among America’s youth and underage drinking remains a serious concern in the U.S. The 2016 Report to Congress on the Prevention and Reduction of Underage Drinking finds that youth start drinking at an early age. Although the peak years of underage drinking happen from 7th to 11th grade, 10 percent of 9- to 10-year-olds have already started drinking and nearly one-fifth of underage drinkers begin before age 13. The report also finds that any alcohol use can have serious consequences for young people. It contributes to risky sexual behavior and increases the risk of suicide and using other drugs. It can negatively impact brain development, which can have lifelong effects. It can increase the risk for heavy drinking later in life. And underage drinking can result in arrest or, worse yet, death from drunk driving or alcohol poisoning. So what’s behind this issue? There are many reasons young people are tempted to drink, including peer pressure. Underage drinking typically happens in a group, and for adolescents the desire to fit in is powerful. Other risk factors include having a history of social and emotional problems, such as depression, and a family history of substance abuse. Trying to cope with difficult life transitions, such as divorce in the family or moving from middle to high school, can also trigger underage drinking. The first-ever Surgeon General’s Report on Alcohol, Drugs, and Health shows how parents are a leading influence in a child’s decision about whether to drink. How Parents Can Help 1. Be a positive role model. Children learn from observing and that starts at home. Don’t let your child see you misuse alcohol or drugs, and get help if you think you have a substance use problem. Even if you have misused drugs or alcohol in the past, you can still have an open conversation about their dangers and the reasons to stay away from them. In addition, keep temptation away by safeguarding alcohol and medications at home so they are not accessible to your child. 2. Strengthen family bonds. Be
involved in your child’s life and spend more time together. Show interest in your child’s activities and plan ones you can do together based on their interests, such as attending sports games or having family movie or game nights. Know your child’s daily routine in and out. Get to know your child’s friends and friends’ parents, so you can share your rules about not allowing any form of alcohol or substance use. 3. Encourage your child to get involved in extracurricular activities. In the same way, support your child’s involvement in school clubs, such as debate or yearbook, team sports or other outside interests. Doing so will help build your child’s confidence, respect, leadership, sportsmanship and ability to work with others. Also, keeping your child engaged in positive activities helps avoid the chance that idle time is filled with potentially dangerous behavior. 4. Balance your child’s independence with safe boundaries. Provide daily encouragement to your child to boost self-esteem and confidence. Find ways for your child to have more responsibility in family life, such as doing chores or caring for a younger sibling. Set clear expectations, including about alcohol and drug use. Create a pledge between you and your child that commits your child to not drink or use drugs. 5. Talk to your children regularly about alcohol. Young people are more likely to listen when they know you’re on their side. Try to reinforce why you don’t want your child to drink—not just because you say so but because you want them to be happy and safe. The conversation will go a lot better if you’re working with, and not against, your child. Keep it low key. Don’t worry about getting everything across in one talk. Many small talks are better. Help for Parents If you are worried your child may be involved with alcohol or drugs, it’s important to seek professional guidance. Your pediatrician can be a first-stop resource. There are also many online resources to help you better understand the issue of underage drinking and talk to and encourage your kid to stay away from alcohol. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has underage drinking prevention resources specifically for parents and caregivers at www. samhsa.gov/underage-drinking. This includes access to SAMHSA’s free app for parents called “Talk. They Hear You” to help prepare you to talk to your kid about underage drinking through practice drills.
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Milton celebrates new officers, promotions Two officers sworn in at Friday ceremony By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Milton Police welcomed two new officers and promoted two existing officers to sergeant at a ceremony Friday at City Hall. The ceremony was the first of its kind for the city, and Police Chief Rich Austin is aiming to make the promotion ceremonies a Milton tradition. Austin said when he first was hired, he and Steve Krokoff – current city manager and former chief of police – spoke of the importance of instilling traditions such as the promotional ceremonies. “Ceremonies such as these are important, not only for those being recognized but for our organization,” Austin said. “It gives us an opportunity to reflect on our goals, our missions and our values. It also helps us who have been in the organization for quite some time to remember why we elected to enter into public service.” At the event, recruits Lindsey Causey and Lindsey Morton were sworn-in
as officers. Causey comes from the Statesboro Police Department where he has been an officer since 2015. He is trained as a field sobriety officer and will join Milton’s Uniform Patrol Division. Morton joins the Milton ranks as a local. She is an Alpharetta native and graduate of Milton High School. Morton’s promotion to officer will be her first in law enforcement, though Austin said Morton brings a “wealth of community knowledge” having grown up in the area. After stints as officers in the city, Seth Chafee and Scott Lappin were promoted to sergeant during the event. “These officers have excelled in informal leadership, and we are confident they will be successful as we place formal leadership responsibilities and duties on them,” Austin said. Chafee joined Milton Police in 2014 after serving with Gwinnett County for four years. He is a recipient of the High Shooter Silver ribbon for maintaining a 90 percent shooting average for three consecutive years, was named Officer of the Quarter during 2016 and was awarded the Exceptional Duty Medal in May. Chafee has also earned certificates
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Alpharetta puts performing arts center on backburner City officials to focus attention on other projects By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com
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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – City leaders are setting aside plans for a performing arts center, the latest casualty of rising construction costs and budget tightening. The performing arts center, in fact, had only recently received a nod from the City Council as an exploratory project. Mayor David Belle Isle floated the idea last fall, calling for the city to send out feelers to find out whether there was any interest in the private sector to help fund the project. Early plans called for a 1,400-seat fully equipped theater with stage, proscenium (stage area in front of the curtain), fly loft and orchestra pit. Not long after, though, the city began seeing potential cost overruns in projects that were already underway. And, just last month, the city learned that because of the disarray in this year’s property appraisals, it would likely see property tax revenues fall short of expectations. In a statement issued last week, the city said Mayor Belle Isle and the Alpharetta City Council have decided to focus the city’s resources and funding on several key projects that are already underway or have been promised to the public. Those projects include the anticipated 2018 delivery of the Alpharetta Conference Center at Avalon, enhancements to the municipal pool and Greenway and improvements to key road corridors like Rucker, Kimball Bridge, Webb Bridge, and Haynes Bridge roads. “The mayor and council continue to view the performing arts center as a valuable tourism and economic development tool, but they believe it is something that should be considered after projects voted upon by the public during recent bond and sales tax referenda have been delivered,” the statement said. Construction estimates for road and parks projects, many funded through a $52 million bond referendum passed in 2016, began climbing over anticipated costs this year. Two projects in particular — construction of the Wills Park pool and the Alpharetta Arts Center — are already anticipating cost overruns
of more than $1.5 million combined. In addition, the city has learned that two parking decks proposed for the west side of Main Street are also likely to cost more than originally expected. A running total comes to close to $3 million in estimated shortfalls for the projects, due in large part to rising labor costs as the Atlanta area experiences a building boom. City officials are still sharpening their pencils to determine whether one of the decks can be built this year while
In a statement issued last week, the city said Mayor Belle Isle and the Alpharetta City Council have decided to focus the city’s resources and funding on several key projects that are already underway or have been promised to the public. the other awaits funding. The city also faces rising costs for its ambitious slate of projects to be funded through the countywide transportation sales tax approved by voters last November. Alpharetta is expected to receive a little more than $52 million from the five-year sales tax, which went into effect this spring. Its list of projects include: • Haynes Bridge Road widening: $5 million (Johns Creek: $5 million) • McGinnis Ferry Road widening from Union Hill Road to Sargent Road: $5.5 million (Johns Creek: $5.5 million; Forsyth County & GDOT: $25 million) • Windward Parkway widening: $15.5 million (Milton: $500,000) • Academy St/ Webb Bridge Road: Bike/ pedestrian/ operational improvements: $13 million • Old Milton Parkway Widening: $6 million • Morris Road operational improvements: $2.7 million • Bethany Road at Mayfield Road intersection: $1.28 million • Bethany Road at Mid-Broadwell Road intersection: $1.28 million • Kimball Bridge Road: Bike/ pedestrian/ operational improvements: $6 million
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Milton Library to host Milton Summer Nights event returns July 28 at Little River Farms bestselling authors MILTON, Ga. — The community is invited to Milton Summer Nights as the event returns Friday, July 28 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Little River Farms in Milton. The party will feature popular local band Canton Street. “Other than Friday night home games in the fall, Milton Summer Nights is Milton High School Football’s biggest event of the year,” said Adam Clack, head coach at Milton. “It’s a night for all of Milton to come out and celebrate the end of summer and enjoy some great food and drink. And yes, there may be just a little football talk amongst some of our guests, but it’s really all about a fun night for the entire community.” The event is presented by the Milton Touchdown Club and will feature a silent auction where vacation stays, golf, tutoring, reserved student parking spaces at Milton High School, reserved seats at commencements and other items will be up for grabs. All proceeds from the event will benefit Milton football. Guests will enjoy small plates from a variety of top local restaurants, including Ceviche Taqueria & Marga-
Adam Clack, Milton Head Coach, will help host the event which benefits Milton Football rita Bar, ‘Cue Barbecue, Olde Blind Dog Irish Pub, Pure Taqueria, Your Pie Express Your Inner Pizza, with dessert by Da Vinci’s Donuts. There will be an open bar for beer and wine, and a cash bar for liquor. Milton Summer Nights tickets are on sale now at www.miltoneaglesfootball.com for $75 per person, including food, open bar for beer and wine, live music, dancing and valet parking. This adults-only evening is expected to sell out for the second year in a row. For more information, email: info@miltoneaglesfootball.com.
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Michael Malkowski received an award from STR8UP SPORTS MILTON, Ga. — Michael Malkowski, a rising senior at Milton High School, was named STR8UP SPORTS male student athlete at the end of the 2017 academic school year. Malkowski was presented with this award at the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce Breakfast May 31. Malkowski received the award for his academic, athletic and civic accomplishments. This past 2017 track and field season, he was the Fulton County Champion in the 800 meter and 1600 meter. He followed by taking podium finishes in both the 800 meters and the 1600 meters, finishing as state runner-up in the 1600 with a time of 4:15.60. Malkowski was also sixth place in the 7A state cross country championships in Fall 2016. Malkowski’s love for running and racing makes him want to compete at the next level in college. “Michael is one of the hardest working athletes I have ever coached,” Milton cross country and track and field head coach Andy Carr said. “He is a student of the sport, knows and follows his competition and is one athlete who is ready for any situation that comes his way. Michael is always ready to step-up to a challenge and looks forward to big races where he can improve his times but also become a better runner and racer,” Carr said.
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Chase DuMond selected for 2017 National Lacrosse Classic MILTON, Ga. — Cambridge High sophomore Chase DuMond was recently named a 2017 Brine National High School Lacrosse All-American and was selected to represent Georgia at the National Lacrosse Classic. The National Lacrosse Classic provides lacrosse athletes with a competitive process to benchmark their skills and athleticism, qualify for selection
Blotter: Continued from Page 2 $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 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
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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.
$6k of items stolen from parked van ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Three people visiting Alpharetta’s Sushi Nami for lunch returned to their vehicle to find $6,000 of items, including two computers and luggage, had been stolen. The group arrived at the restaurant around 12:30 p.m. and were informed approximately 45 minutes later their Dodge Caravan had been burglarized. The front passenger window and the back driver’s side window had been smashed with an unknown object. Missing from the van was a laptop computer valued at $2,000, an iPad and $3,500 worth of luggage. The owner of the iPad attempted to
locate the device through the “find my iPad” feature, but the feature had been disabled. No surveillance of the incident was caught on tape.
Tip leads to arrest for intent to distribute 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.
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Continued from Page 2 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.
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Alpharetta sisters run nonprofit encouraging teens to volunteer TeenHOP, promotes leadership and charity for young and old By JORDAN MEAKER news@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga.— Before they were even in high school, sisters Gracelyn and Brooke Leath were making an impact in their community. Inspired by a yearly volunteering event held at their school, the sisters said they got hooked on helping others and wanted to continue making a difference with their friends. As a result, the Leath sisters founded a nonprofit in 2012 called Teens Help Other People, or TeenHOP, to help them do just that. “We wanted to do something we could do every day instead of just one day of the year,” Gracelyn said. TeenHOP is a community service program with the mission to empower youth and adults to volunteer in their communities and encourage others to develop leadership skills and live healthy lifestyles. Teens can join an existing TeenHOP chapter in their area or create a new chapter with the help of Gracelyn and Brooke. When members join the club, they can record their service hours on TeenHOP’s website. Having a log of volunteering hours becomes crucial when high schoolers become members in clubs like National Honor Society and Beta Club, or when they apply to colleges. “The TeenHOP board verifies they
Brooke Leath,16, and Gracelyn Leath,17, devote their time running TeenHOP and spreading their love for volunteering.
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The sisters are members of many clubs in their school, including National Honor Society and Beta Club. Both said they enjoy reading, writing and blogging in their free time. “We love our school because even though it’s online, it has so many clubs, and so many clubs we can also integrate with TeenHOP,” Gracelyn said. The Leaths encourage students at their schools to join the club, and they travel with a collection of TeenHOP brochures in their car. Dual-enrolling has also helped both sisters get an early start to their college educations. Gracelyn aspires to become a criminal justice lawyer, and Brooke aims to become a high-risk pregnancy doctor. Both are looking at the University of Georgia and Emory University as options. The sisters plan to stay involved in TeenHOP through college and beyond. “Even though we’re going to college, I don’t want this just to be a part of my past,” Brooke said. “I want to be able to say, ‘This is a part of me, this is who I am.’ ” “When it’s your passion, you can’t just let it fade away,” Gracelyn added.
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not be fearful,” said Brooke, who is the vice president of education for the club. Gracelyn serves as the founding charter member. Now, TeenHOP has more than 50 chapters in Georgia, many chapters around the country and a few around the world, in countries such as Australia. Gracelyn and Brooke travel around the country visiting TeenHOP chapters, spreading the word about the club and planning events like Gavel Club meetings. “We encourage volunteering all the time. Volunteering is a lifestyle,” Gracelyn said. The sisters are dual-enrolled at Georgia Cyber Academy, the state’s public online school, and Gwinnett Technical College. Both will be entering their senior year of high school and agree their non-traditional education helps them to run TeenHOP while preparing for college. “It allows us the freedom to help other people with their needs,” Brooke said. “If they need help organizing something for TeenHOP, we can be there because we’re not stuck in school all day.”
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North Fulton/Forsyth Games 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’s conclusion features the top games in no particular order. Milton vs. Alpharetta football (Aug. 19, 2016): Milton and Alpharetta kicked off the 2016 football season with a thrilling game between the rivals – and for the seventh year in a row the game was decided by one score. Alpharetta trailed 14-12 after a missed PAT and failed two-point conversion but put together a drive in the final three minutes of the game. The Raiders reached Milton’s 26-yard line with 14 seconds remaining. Alpharetta’s lined up for a game-winning field goal, but the kick fell just short in the waning seconds, allowing Milton to escape with the victory on its home turf. Lambert vs. North Forsyth girls basketball (Feb. 10, 2017): With the Region 5-AAAAAAA title on the line, Lambert trailed 56-50 with under two minutes remaining, but forced three straight turnovers and scored to tie the game at 58-58 with 10 seconds remaining. Lambert’s M.E. Craven intercepted a North Forsyth inbounds pass and was fouled with 6.5 seconds left. She went 1-2 on free throws to give Lambert the 59-58 lead. North threw a long inbounds pass, but a scrum under North’s offensive net took up the final seconds, earning Lambert the thrilling win in the region title game. Johns Creek vs. Harrison girls soccer (May 13, 2017): Neither Johns Creek nor Harrison had given up a goal in the playoffs, and in the Class AAAAAA state championship game, that was still the case after regulation. In a game defene-minded fans loved, the struggle moved into penalty kicks. Harrison would win the shootout, and the state championship, by outlasting Johns Creek 4-2 in the penalty shootout. Chattahoochee vs. Northview baseball (March 24, 2017): Northview and Chattahoochee dueled in a marathon affair late in the regular season, with Northview getting an emotional, 13th inning win on the night it dedicated its park to a former player. Northview forced extra innings with a three-run comeback in the bottom of the seventh. In extra frames, both teams had multiple chances to score, but it was Northview who ultimately
broke the stalemate in the bottom of the 13th inning, winning on a walk-off single. Johns Creek vs. Alpharetta football (Oct. 14, 2017): Johns Creek held off a potential game-winning drive from Alpharetta in the final minute to win what would later prove to be a mustwin for the Gladiators’ region title. Johns Creek led 20-14 with under three minutes remaining, but Alpharetta would drive to Johns Creek’s 5-yard line, setting up a fourth-and-two with 10 seconds left. On the game-winning play, Johns Creek blitzed and batted down Alpharetta’s pass in the backfield to seal the win. Alpharetta vs. Cambridge boys basketball (Jan. 21, 2017): It was a regular season matchup, but Alpharetta and Cambridge’s meeting on Jan. 21 was an exciting, back-and-forth affair in front of a rowdy Cambridge crowd. The Bears had chipped away at Alpharetta’s slim lead in the final minutes of the fourth quarter, but with under 30 seconds remaining, a three-pointer to tie the game missed. Alpharetta used two free-throws to go back up by five, but Cambridge hit a quick three to get within one score with 6.5 seconds left. A foul led to a made Alpharetta free throw, extending the Raiders’ lead to 69-66 with 4.5 seconds left. Cambridge quickly drove down the court, but their three-point attempt just missed the mark off the rim. Roswell vs. Grayson football (Dec. 10, 2016): If the hype surrounding Roswell and Grayson’s battle for the Class AAAAAAA football state championship wasn’t enough, the game itself proved to be an overtime thriller. Trailing 20-13 with 58 seconds left, Roswell took over on offense needing a touchdown. With just five seconds remaining, Roswell connected on a touchdown pass as time expired to force overtime, an electrifying play to keep its hopes of a state title alive. In overtime, Grayson connected on a field goal and then held Roswell’s offense at bay, forcing the Hornets to settle for a field goal attempt to force a second overtime. Roswell’s next field goal attempt missed, giving Grayson the win in the heavyweight fight for the state championship. Centennial vs. Chattahoochee boys soccer (March 10, 2017): Chattahoochee prevailed in overtime in a matchup of two undefeated region rivals, which ultimately clinched the region championship for Hooch. With the Cougars leading 1-0, Centennial incurred a red card early in the second half. Even playing a man down, the Knights tied the game just
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Cambridge’s Kyler Ingram drives to the net against Alpharetta. The Raiders would prevail in a thrilling region showdown between the teams.
three minutes later. For the remainder of the game, both teams played with exhausting tenacity, with the Knights able to keep Hooch’s fast offense from scoring and even getting a few offensive chances of their own. But 30 seconds into the first overtime, Hooch broke the stalemate to go up 2-1 and hold on for the win.
Blessed Trinity vs. St. Pius X football (Aug. 19, 2016): Blessed Trinity started its season with a riveting comeback win against St. Pius X, erasing a nine-point deficit in the final five minutes of the game. St. Pius led 18-9 after scoring a
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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
Games: Continued from Page 32 touchdown with 5:08 remaining, but BT quickly responded with a 50-yard touchdown rush to cut the lead to 1816. After forcing a punt, BT’s offense took the field with 1:25 remaining needing a score to complete the comeback. A 60-yard pass and 17-yard touchdown rush with 18 seconds remaining gave Blessed Trinity the lead and eventual win. Fellowship Christian vs. Prince Avenue Christian football (Dec. 3, 2016): Fellowship Christian earned a state championship berth by holding off a late PAC comeback in the state semifinal game.
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, 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. 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
Fellowship led 31-7 in the third quarter, but PAC mounted a comeback by scoring three unanswered touchdowns to cut the Paladins lead to 31-28 late in the fourth. Fellowship was forced to punt with two and a half minutes left, giving PAC the ball at midfield with a chance to take the lead. But on PAC’s first play, Fellowship forced a fumble and took over on offense. PAC still had three timeouts and forced Fellowship to earn a first down to run out the clock. On third-and-six with just over a minute remaining, Fellowship elected to pass, a risk that would stop the clock if incomplete and give PAC another chance. But Fellowship’s risky call worked out when they earned a first down with the pass and eventually won a state championship berth.
Cambridge went 34-1 and captured its first softball state championship this season. runners in the top-10 and four in the top-15. 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. Milton girls lacrosse: The Milton girls lacrosse dynasty continued this
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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 championship game appearances.
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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 de-
clared 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 2013-16, 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. Simmons is the third North Fulton graduate to sign with an NBA team in the past two years. Simmons’ former St. Francis teammate Malik Beasley was drafted 19th overall by the Denver Nuggets in the 2016 draft and 2012 Chattahoochee graduate Jaron Blossomgame was selected 59th overall by the Spurs in this year’s draft.
Gate City Brewing, Roswell Arts Fund to host ArtAround sculpture tour, July 23 Milton installs new sunscreen dispensers at park MILTON, Ga. — Milton is aiming to fight the rise in Melanoma with free sunscreen dispensers at the city’s parks. Milton›s parks and recreation department installed two free sunscreen dispensers loaded with SPF 30 lotion at Bell Memorial Park. “We know that Melanoma rates are on the rise, and one of the ways we can help prevent burning and possible skin cancer is by protecting ourselves with sunscreen,” said Jim Cregge, Milton›s director of parks and recreation. The bright yellow sunscreen dispensers are located across from the park atrium near the public restrooms. The SPF 30 lotion is safe for use by those six months and older. Each dispenser supports approximately 250 users. During the first few months, city staff will monitor usage to ensure timely refills. Sunscreen stations will also have contact information posted for residents to report an empty dispenser.
ROSWELL, Ga. — Gate City Brewing Company and Roswell Arts Fund invites the public for an afternoon of local art, beer and music July 23. Participants can enjoy an interpretive tour of the art, learn about each of the unique pieces and interact with the sculptures. Attendees are encouraged to take photos with the art and ask questions. A guided bus tour of selected ArtAround sculptures will depart from the parking lot at Gate City Brewing Company at 1 p.m. Attendees should gather between 12:30 p.m.-12:45 p.m. The bus will return to Gate City around 3 p.m.
After the tour, attendees have the option to receive a 20 percent discount on the entry fee at Gate City Brewing Company. The entry fee includes a tour of the brewery and six tickets to sample delicious craft beer. Attendees can select a pint for $15 or a tulip glass at $20. Billy Brown is scheduled to perform live guitar music at the brewery. Attendees can enjoy dinner at one of Canton Street’s restaurants following the afternoon of tours. For more information about the ArtAround Roswell sculptures, visit artaroundroswell.com. Register at gatecity-art.eventbrite.com to reserve a spot.
Priest to speak about gang youth at St. Thomas Aquinas ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Reverend Gregory J. Boyle, founder of Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles, will speak at St. Thomas Aquinas Church July 30 at 7 p.m. Boyle is known for his program addressing the problems and needs of gang-involved youth, called Jobs for a Future. He aims to develop positive opportunities for them, including establishing an alternative school and day BOYLE care program, and seeking out legitimate employment. “Gang violence is about a lethal absence of hope,”
Boyle said. “Nobody has ever met a hopeful kid who joined a gang.” In his books, Boyle shares what three decades of working with gangs has taught him about faith, compassion, and radical kinship. Boyle has also received several awards for his work including the California Peace Prize and the 2016 Humanitarian of the Year from the James Beard Foundation. He was also named a 2014 Champion of Change by the White House. Boyle will be signing his books following his presentation. For more information, contact Terry Zobel at tzobel@ sta.org.
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‘Ring of Fire’ lights up summer at Nature Center Theater production to feature music of Johnny Cash By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, GA. – The music of The Man in Black is back in Georgia Ensemble’s presentation of “Ring of Fire, the Music of Johnny Cash” a retrospective of Johnny Cash’s long and spectacular career. Georgia Ensemble Theatre is again partnering with the Chattahoochee Nature Center in Roswell for a blockbuster musical event. “After two summers with the “John Denver Almost Heaven” show, we were looking for something new to do at the Nature Center,” said Theatre Artistic Director Bob Farley. “The men and women I work with on these [musical] shows – we’ve been doing this for several years now — we know how to work, play and trust one another. “It’s like being in a really good band. It’s tight,” he said. And Farley had just finished working with the actor who played Cash in the company’s wildly successful “Million Dollar Quartet,” Chris Damiano. “He’s an incredible artist and outstanding musician. Johnny Cash is one of his favorites,” Farley said. Of course Damiano had done “Ring of Fire” on Broadway and Chicago for five years. He is the music director of the show. “He is just great to work with. I enjoy having a talent like that on our stage,” Farley said. “And as we looked at who is around right now – cast from the John Denver show and the ‘Million Dollar’ show – we said we have the talent to do something special here,” Farley said. From there it was “no-brainer” territory. Farley said there is plenty of chemistry among the actors/musicians. But Damiano is special in this show. “First he is a phenomenal artist and outstanding musician. So we started with that,” he said. And when he began making the announcement for “Ring of Fire” coming to the Nature Center at the beginning of “Million Dollar” performances at the theater, the audience reception was electric, Farley said. Tickets began to go early, and now many performances are already sold out. “We’ve been having a ball at rehearsal,” Farley said. “The music has
If you go What: The Georgia Ensemble Theater’s “Ring of Fire,” a retrospective of Johnny Cash’s music in concert. When: Thursdays through Saturdays, July 13-29 Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, Ben Brady Pavilion, 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell 30075 Tickets: $15 general admission lawn seating; $30 reserved table seating under the Pavilion. Tickets are at www.get.org or call 770-641-1260. Seating , advance reservations are strongly encouraged. No group discounts for this venue. been phenomenal.” Joining Damiano onstage are longtime Atlanta actor/musician Scott DePoy who was a part of “Almost Heaven John Denver’s America” at the Georgia Ensemble Theatre and the Nature Center. Christopher Kent is a holdover from the fabulous run of “Million Dollar Quartet,” while company stalwart Mark Schroeder (Pump Boys & Dinettes) is also on board. Laura Lindahl makes her Georgia Ensemble Theatre debut. Farley said he really liked the script. It “transcends” the usual musical revue format. “There’s not a lot of book to it. But the thing about Cash is, the music really does inform you about where he was in his life almost every step of the way,” Farley said. “So it is easy to tell the story directly through the music. You don’t have to say much more than that. You can tell through Cash’s songs – there is an eloquence to the lyrics and their rhythm and cadence that elevate the songs with such clarity.” Cash was not afraid to dip into other genres. He could travel freely in the world of the blues, gospel, rock ‘n’ roll as well as country. In 2003, Cash released his version of “Hurt,” a song written by the heavy metal band Nine Inch Nails by its member Trent Reznor. As with most songs, Cash made it his own. It went double platinum and was Single of the Year at the Country Music Awards that year. “Ring of Fire” is an adapted concert version of the Broadway play that emphasizes the music, Farley said. The music is the show. Some two dozen classic Cash hits, including “I Walk the Line,” “A Boy Named Sue,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” and of course “Ring of Fire” are on the playlist.
Christopher Kent, left, and Chris Damiano star in “Ring of Fire.” In addition, audience members will have the opportunity to enjoy all of the amenities of the Nature Center beginning at 6:30 and bring a picnic to dine on site. There will also be a cash bar available before and during the show. Chris Nelson, executive director of the Chattahoochee Nature Center, said
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the facility is once again we looking forward to partnering with the Georgia Ensemble Theatre to bring fantastic music to Roswell. “The past two summers have allowed both organizations to grow our patron bases through working together and we do it very well,” Nelson said.
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Members of Cambridge High School’s graduating class of 2017 returned to Cogburn Woods Elementary School to walk the halls in the first ever “Senior Walk.”
Cambridge graduates return to Cogburn Woods for ‘senior walk’ ALPHARETTA, Ga.— Students who comprised the first kindergarten class of Cogburn Woods Elementary in 2004 returned to the school as high school graduates for a ‘senior walk.’ The 45 Cambridge graduates walked through their first school with elementary students flanking the recent graduates down the halls. “Elementary school students look up to high school students as role models,” said Lisa Garosi, Cogburn Woods principal. “The seniors walking our halls today will help motivate and encourage school success in the younger
kids.” The graduating seniors took an emotional trip down memory lane before embarking on their next chapter. “Seeing the enthusiastic elementary kids reminded me it wasn’t too long ago I was sitting in a Cogburn classroom,” said Cameron Moore, a Cambridge graduate. “I hope our senior walk today inspired the kids to dream big.” The Cambridge senior walk at Cogburn Woods was an inaugural event with the hope the new tradition continues for years to come.
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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The community can honor and celebrate war veterans Aug. 5 at the Old Soldiers Day Parade and Road Race hosted by the city of Alpharetta and American Legion Post 201. The 8K road race will start off the day at 7 a.m. in Wills Park behind the pool. Then, at 9:15 a.m., parade festivities begin and will take place all throughout downtown Alpharetta. The city band will kick off the parade followed by the Memorial Service at 10 a.m., and the parade at 10:30 a.m. The public can enjoy floats, high school marching bands, military units, classic cars, clowns, music and more. The parade was first organized and observed in Alpharetta in 1952 to recognize Civil War veterans. However, it has now become a celebration of all veterans who have served. “We’re excited to have the Old Soldiers Day Parade and Race as an annual tradition for Veterans, festival goers and families,” said Janet Rodgers, president and CEO of the Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau. “This is a special event and
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Reframing and managing stress Local therapists discuss changing how people think about stress By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup This is part one in a series about what local therapists are seeing with stress, and how it’s affecting people in the community. Next week’s article will focus on children and adolescents. NORTH FULTON, Ga. — For many people as they age, stress can become almost unavoidable. But not all stress is “bad,” and according to local therapists, learning the difference and how to manage stress can save people a lot of frustrations. “Stress has a bad reputation as something we want to get rid of or reduce,” said Dr. Jeannine Jannot, student and parent coach at Peachtree Psychology in Roswell. “The perfect life would be a stress-free life. We really need to reframe that thinking and understand it is vitally important.” According to Jannot, the most common image of stress is of the fight-orflight response, which can be damaging if left unchecked. During such a response, the body’s systems that “aren’t really necessary for our survival at that moment, like our immune or digestive system, are shut down,” Jannot said. Shutting down those systems allows the body to get to safety or protect itself, but getting stuck in that state can have harmful effects on people. Constantly suppressing the immune
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.
system, for example, can make people vulnerable to frequent colds or infections. Jannot, who also teaches as an adjunct instructor of psychology at Georgia State University’s Alpharetta campus, said she sees JANNOT this all the time with students around finals time. Many of them start falling ill around periods of high stress. Stress, however, isn’t necessarily always a bad thing. “It’s like a scale,” said licensed associate professional counselor HARRIS Julia Harris, M.S., of Summit Counseling Center. “Some stress or anxiety is good because it motivates us to get stuff done. People who never experience any stress often don’t accomplish much.” A healthy stress response, for example, can enhance performance. Jannot identified this response as the challenge response, which might kick in when someone is preparing to present a proposal or they are concentrating in an interview. “Their body is actually using the stress to help them perform,” Jannot said. “If they had a fight-or-flight response in that situation, they would likely choke.” She also recognized the positive tend-and-befriend response that helps people bond and seek out help during tough times. That method of finding meaning and connection during a terrible situation is a part of what Jannot
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.
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calls “stress resilience.” “It actually makes your brain better at responding to stress in the future,” Jannot said. “The chemicals released during those kinds of stress responses kind of inoculate the brain against
stress.” This is incredibly useful when stressful situations can’t be avoided, Jannot said. Common sources of stress for adults include work, productivity, self-worth, relationships, family and health. One trend in stress that Summit Counseling Center licensed professional counselor Carleen Newsome, M.S. has seen growing with adults in particular is tied to their children’s success. Many parents have been feeling an increasing pressure to be a good parent and for a lot of people, that means having a successful child. A child’s failure, then, is seen as a failure in parenting. These kinds of stressors often overlap with what people consider the most important to them, Jannot said. Stress, then, can be thought of as a response to protect. “It’s your body’s way of saying, ‘Pay attention – this is something important to you. I’m giving you the energy to respond to this,’ ” Jannot said. “If you reframe it that way, you can utilize that stress and your body will respond in a much healthier manner. “To be stressed is to be human. We can’t really ever completely get rid of stress. Fighting it is sort of a useless battle, and I think that’s why we see so many problems surrounding it.”
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.
Stress and adults Some of the possible effects of prolonged stress in adults include: • Back or chest pain • Difficulty sleeping • Headaches • Heart disease or heart attacks • Hypertension or high blood pressure • Kidney failure • Lower immunity against diseases • Stroke Chronic stress can also lead to psychological issues such as anxiety or depression. Stress management can include mindfulness practice, exercise, healthy eating, participating in social activities or focusing on positive activities to promote happiness or relaxation. People should consider seeking out help when there has been a “remarkable” change in behavior, especially if it’s impacting their quality of life, according to Dr. Jeannine Jannot. These changes could include excessive irritability, withdrawing from friends and family, or any deviations to sleep or eating patterns. Changes in people’s language – if they’re frequently talking about being worried or annoyed or constantly talk negatively about themselves – could also be a sign that the stress could be becoming too much to handle.
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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EDUCATION SUPPORT SPECIALIST: North Fulton Community Charities (NFCC) has an immediate part time position available for our Education Center in Roswell. The Education Support Specialist will be in daily contact with new and established patrons and students. In addition to administrative support, this position provides class enrollment services, government benefits screening, and placement testing. Bilingual in Spanish. NFCC is a 501(c)3 human services nonprofit dedicated to the prevention of homelessness and hunger in North Fulton by providing emergency assistance and enrichment programs. Located in Roswell, NFCC is an equal opportunity employer. e-Verify. Please send your resume including experience, qualifications, and references to info@ nfcchelp.org.
EXPERIENCED MEDICAL INSURANCE VERIFICATION CLERK Needed in Alpharetta. 8am-5pm. Monday-Friday. Email resume aoparnica@ atloms.com PRESCHOOL TEACHER-FT/PT INFANT TEACHER. CLEANING PERSON Positions open immediately! Benefits available. Excellent p a y. Friendly environment. Call 678-648-3175 or info@ krk52.com
Foster Care Support Foundation is hiring for multiple full & part time positions in the distribution center’s warehouse. Tasks include part or all of the following: managing donations and volunteers, sorting, restocking, and serving foster children and their parents. Background check required. Please send resume to info@fostercares.org
FRONT DESK Doctors office. Computer experience. Pleasant team player. Positive attitude. Alpharetta/ Roswell. Resume: medoffice123@gmail.com
Job Seekers
Cemetery
Furniture
Now Hiring Mammoth Detail Salon is offering part time an dfull time work positions for responsible, hard working young men and women who are looking for a great work place experience. 770-521-0599 Call to speak with a manager. Note: $50 on call shifts for part time workers.
Arlington/Sandy Springs Pine Hill Section-Lot 176D; Spaces 3 & 4. Nice view of lake. $5000/ OBO. Retail $10,000. 678-860-5981
CHERRY HUNT TABLE with mirror, $700. 404-889-3233
Greenlawn/Roswell Chapel of Peace, prime location inside. 2 sideby-side crypts on 3rd (eye) level. $12,000 both, priced for quick sale. 706-825-2842
BAR STOOLS, swivel seats & backs. Two 24”, one 29”, all wood construction; great condition! $20 each. 770-888-2790
Sales Estate Sale ALPHARETTA Multi family. 190 Canton Street 30009. Thursday 7/13-Saturday 7/15, 10am-4pm. Large collection of framed prints, and antique furniture
Garage Sale ALPHARETTA Windward Subdivision; 1330 Hillcrest Heights 30005. Friday 7/14, 8am-3pm. Furniture, decorative items, toys, books, MORE!
Bargains Building Supplies VELUX SKYLIGHTS, used. (Eight, 21”x44”, two miscellaneous sizes). $295/all. 770-992-6848 leave message
Cemetery GREENLAWN ROSWELL Beautiful, sought-after location next to lake with fountain. Adjacent to marble/stone bench. Shady, wooded hill above lake. Natural space for quiet meditation. For one casket or multiple urns. Please visit “Virtual Tour” feature, Greenlawn Cemetery website; choose “THE LAKE Location”. Lot 2-B, Space 4. $8500. 828891-2446; gilld@earthlink. net
Collectibles MENS’ RING: 18 carat yellow gold. Size 12. Featuring 1.79 carats round blue sapphire surrounded by 1 carat channel set baguette diamonds. $5000/ obo. Appraised $8446. 678-551-3782
Furniture BOMBAY CHEST $275; antique wicker rocker, chair & small table $300; wood, metal & glass shelving unit $275; exercise bike $50. 478-320-7905 OAK DINING ROOM SET: 8 chairs, China cabinet. $700. 770-769-6135 RECLINERS: Two leather La-Z-Boy, $500/both. 770-495-1304 CHILDRENS’ TABLE, cherry Delta $90. 404-889-3233 BARSTOOLS 30” cherry 404-889-3233
(3) $300.
HENREDON CUSTOM SOFA: Extremely comfortable. Beautiful fabric. Asking $1800. 404-245-7798 PARSONS CHAIRS: Black, cushioned, no armrests. New! 2 at $40/ each.. 678-663-5953 LOVESEAT: Blue leather. $250. 770-769-6135 E N T E RTA I N M E N T CONSOLE: $150. 770-769-6135 RECLINER CHAIR: Blue leather. $250. 770-769-6135
LOVESEAT 770-495-1304
$150.
BEDROOM: 6 piece Mediterranean style. King headboard, triple dresser, 2 mirrors, 2 night tables. $250. 404-797-3422 BEIGE LAZY-BOY RECLINER, new. $700, originally $1099. 770-605-0399 DINING ROOM TABLE, glass top, cherry inlay, 6 covered roll-back chairs $800. 404-889-3233 COFFEE TABLE: Doubletiered, glass-top. $500. 404-245-7798
Garden/Lawn LAWN TRACTOR, Craftsman 42”. 19.5 HP variation speed. Slightly used. $849.50. 770-410-9331
Household S A M S U DISHWASHER 678-525-6655.
N G $150.
FRIGIDAIRE FREEZER $125. 404-889-3233 CABINET OVEN $350. 678-525-6655 SECTIONAL SOFA SET $125. 678-525-6655
Medical Equipment HOVEROUND MOBILE CHAIR MPV-5, Joystick control, 300 pound capacity, leather seats and cup-holder, used 6 months $1600. 770-653-3271 MOBILITY SCOOTER, great condition! New batteries. $1200. Pictures available. 770-495-3714.
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MAIN CLASSIFIEDS SERVICE DIRECTORY continued from page 38 Miscellaneous POLARIS Kids’ 4-Wheeler $150. 404-889-3233 STROLLERS 404-889-3233
$40.
LITTLE TYKES COUPE and Fire Engine, both for kids $70. 404-889-3233 DUNE RACER (kids) $150. 404-889-3233 JOHN DEERE KIDS’ GROUNDLOADER $150. 404-889-3233 YA M A H A 4-WHEELER 404-889-3233
kids’ $150.
AIR COMPRESSOR: Coleman Powermate, 5HP, electric, with all attachments, like new! $199. 770-881-7325
Musical Instruments PIANO, Baby Grand: Elegant case, matching bench; warm, rich tone. Sacrifice $1650 obo. 678-445-3654 PIANO: Henry F. Miller Upright, matching bench $500/firm. 770-552-4034
Recreation SKIS, BOOTS, POLES, womens’ and mens’ 7/1/2 and 9-1/2. $400. 404-889-3233
Wanted to Buy LOOKING TO BUY OLD DOLLS including vintage & antique bisque, composition, vinyl, plastic, wooden, doll parts, clothing, accessories, and more! Please, no new porcelain dolls. All will be considered. Call 214-883-8216 (local number)
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Real Estate Real Estate Wanted WANTED-EXTRA HOME BEDROOM For nice clean quiet responsible older nonsmoking gentleman. Access to shower, closet, toilet. Cumming area. 678-294-2384
Waterfront in GA LAKE NOTTELEY 1-acre lakefront wooded lot, just 90 miles north of Atlanta in upscale mountain-top community with pool, clubhouse, stables and many more amenities. Motivated seller $149,000. 770-778-0290
Entertainment & Event Services Weddings Tianna’s Place Creating impeccable memories, one event at a time. Full-service, special event-planning. Focusing on corporate and celebratory events. w w w. t i a n n a s p l a c e . com. 678-879-5253/ 404-903-2441
Personal Services Eldercare YOUR HOME Nights or days. 8-12 hours. $14/hour. Verifiable references. 20+ years experience. Transportation. Nonsmoker/Englishspeaking. No pets. 4 7 0 - 7 7 9 - 4 7 2 3 / 470-545-1910
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AC/Heating
Handyman
Landscaping
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Kitchen & Bath:
Plumbing, Electrical Drywall and Other Repairs and Installations. Home Maintenance. Small Jobs Preferred. Call Mike. 404-647-1406
RAS Landscape Design Installation A full service landscape company capable of doing your job. 25+ years experience. Ralph 678-898-7237
ALL CARPENTRY & REPAIRS: Roof Leaks, Wood Rot Repair, Siding, Deck Repairs and Refinishing, Painting, Doors/Windows. Excellent References. 404-895-0260
Yellow Ribbon Tree. Near perfect reviews and award-winning service. Hands on owner. Free estimates and insured. 770Tree.com 770-744-2200 and ask for Gary.
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Drywall
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NEED A BEDROOM OR BASEMENT FINISHED? Drywall services. Drywall so clean you won’t see lines! 678-909-9773 Call for consultation.
Carpet Cleaners/ Installation GreenFreaks Carpet Cleaning: “The Cleaner That’s Greener!” Powerful, non-toxic, truckmounted system; the cleanest, healthiest carpet and upholstery ever! greenfreaks.net. 770-549-9613
Concrete/Asphalt We fix UGLY driveways and patios. $100 OFF any concrete job over $1000 New or Repair: Driveways, patios, sidewalks, walls. Dave McKemey. 678-648-2010.
Driveway DRIVEWAY REPLACEMENT: Patios and walkways. Stonework. 17 years experience. Hundreds of reviews online; see our online photo gallery: Sudlowconcrete.com 404-450-3753 REPAIR or REPLACEMENT Driveways, patios, sidewalks, walls. $150 off any job over $1500 Residential or Commercial. For a FREE estimate call Dave of McKemey Concrete and Hardscapes 6 7 8 - 9 1 4 - 2 5 7 6 . Competitive pricing. Many local references.
Flooring PHILLIPS FLOORING Hardwood, laminate, carpet & tile installation and repairs. We do tile floors, showers, tub surrounds and kitchen backsplashes. Re-grouting is also available. Call 678-887-1868 for free estimate. Install/Repairs: Carpet, Laminate, Tile (wall/ floor), Vinyl, Wood. Free Estimates! I can remove carpet wrinkles. Restretches start $35/ room. 706-429-4453
Gutters AARON’S ALL-TYPE GUTTERS Repaired and Installed. Covers, siding, soffit, facia. www.aaronsgutters.com. Senior citizen discount! 770-934-2766
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RAM’S HOME SERVICES Kitchen hardware replaced. Appliances and ceiling fans installed. Sink/ toilet/leak repair. www. ramshs.com for list of services. Experienced. 770-769-5498
Home Improvement Phillips Home Improvement We offer drywall, painting, carpentry, plumbing and electrical. Basements finished, kitchen and bath rehabs. All types flooring. Also total home rehab for those who have a rental house or one to sell. Call 678-887-1868 for a free estimate Finegan Home Improvements LLC: License #RBQA004932. Remodeling, handyman. 31 years experience. Basements finished, decks, screen porches, doors, drywall, painting, flooring, custom kitchens, bathrooms. All insurance. Credit cards accepted. Paul Finegan 404-353-5611
Landscaping 404Cuttree. One of the most experienced and reliable tree companies in North Atlanta. Perfect reviews and reliable, professional, and honest service. Free quotes. Fully insured. 770Tree. com 678-506-0006
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Masonry MASONRY REPAIRS Stone, brick, block. Fireplace, walkway, retaining walls etc. Guaranteed work. Terry Conley 706-435-7596 (N. Fulton/S. Forsyth)
Pinestraw PINESTRAW, mulch delivery/installation available. Firewood $110/$200, plus delivery. Licensed, insured. Angels of Earth Pinestraw and Mulch. 770-831-3612.
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