Alpharetta-Roswell Herald – October 11, 2018

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Alpharetta reconsiders major road projects

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Roswell crowd opposes tennis center at park

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A home for the arts Close to 300 people were on hand Oct. 4 for the grand opening of the Alpharetta Arts Center at the corner of Mayfield Road and Canton Street. Mayor Jim Gilvin cut the ribbon on the $3.3 million project, a renovation of the old Fulton County Library.

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Library renovations draw pushback

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ROSWELL, Ga. — The Roswell Police Department and Fulton County School Police arrested a former Chattahoochee High School teacher and coach Oct. 1 for inappropriate contact with at least one juvenile.

Preston Paris, 32, of Marietta, faces charges of child molestation, statutory rape and enticing a child for indecent purposes.

Paris previously taught social studies at Chattahoochee High School and was the head coach of the school’s swimming and diving team. He is no longer employed with the Fulton County School System.

In late September, Roswell police were contacted by the Cobb County Police Department regarding an incident involving Paris and a 13-year-old girl that occurred within the City

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Several cars burglarized at Best Buy parking lot ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta police are investigating a string of car burglaries from Sept. 23 that resulted in at least five cars with damaged windows.

Officers met with one of the victims at the Best Buy at North Point Parkway who told them his car was damaged after he had entered the store to buy a dash camera.

When he returned a few minutes later, the back passenger window of his car was shattered and a wallet was missing.

Police found pry marks on the door.

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Paris allegedly arranged to meet with the juvenile.

The juvenile was not one of Paris’ students, Roswell Police spokeswoman Lisa Holland said. The two met on the mobile dating app Tinder, she added.

Paris was arrested Monday morning at the school before classes started.

The Fulton County District Attorney’s OfParis fice aided in the investigation.

Any additional victims are urged to contact the Roswell Police Department at 770-640-4100.

– Julia Grochowski

At least four other nearby cars were burglarized in a similar manner — with shattered windows and pry marks on the doors.

Police investigate incident linked to credit card ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police are looking into an incident from Sept. 25 that resulted in several fraudulent charges totaling $2,000 to a woman’s credit card.

The woman was notified about the charges Sept. 25 by her credit card company and issued her a new card. The woman said the data breach might have occurred while she was attending school in Clarkston.

Three days later, the woman received a package containing a brake tool that was delivered from Missouri. It was ordered using the compromised credit card.

When the woman called the company, a representative said they had been receiving several calls from the suspect asking about tracking information for two packages.

The representative helped the woman get in contact with a delivery truck driver who had information and footage of the suspect who picked up the second package under the woman’s name.

All of the information was turned over to police to aid in the investigation.

Man driving over 100 mph on Haynes Birdge arrested ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police arrested a man Sept. 26 for reckless driving and speeding after an officer clocked the man driving over 100 mph.

The officer was patrolling on Haynes Bridge Road, when he saw a car pass by at high speed.

A sensor showed that the car was moving at over 100 mph.

The officer pulled the man over. The man told police that he was speeding to get out of the way of a truck that was flashing its lights.

He was arrested for speeding and reckless driving.

Gate sensors missing from private residence ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police are looking for a suspect in connection with a burglary Sept. 24 that resulted in the loss of two $1,400 gate sensors.

The sensors – which allow the residential gate to open and close – were installed that morning at a house on Wills Road and were working.

But when the couple returned home that night, the gate would not open. The sensors, worth $1,400 each, were missing.

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Sales tax shortfall forces Alpharetta to pivot on road projects

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta is revising portions of its list of transportation projects assigned for funding through the 2016 transportation sales tax.

The action comes after city officials learned at a daylong planning session Sept. 28 sales tax revenues are falling short of the state’s original estimates.

Not only that, but in some cases, construction costs are coming in higher than earlier estimates for transportation sales tax projects and for those funded through a special $52 million bond passed by local voters in 2016.

Collections for the transportation sales tax are running at 89 percent of estimates, enough to fully fund the city’s Tier 1 projects but not enough for all lower tier projects.

In at least one case, elected officials have identified a high-dollar project that could be deprioritized, freeing money for other projects.

City officials have directed staff to begin the public process of deprioritizing plans for $19 million in capacity improvements through the portion of Windward Parkway Business District west of Union Hill Road. Original plans called for adding one travel lane in each direction along the 2.1-mile stretch and enhancing bicycle and pedestrian amenities.

The city says a planned new interchange farther north at Ga. 400 and McGinnis Ferry Road, along with capacity improvements being made to McGinnis Ferry, will likely relieve some of the congestion along Windward.

The city is also anticipating a shortfall of $5.8 million for two other major corridor projects. These include operational, bicycle and pedestrian improvements along Kimball Bridge Road from Westside Parkway to North Point Parkway and along Academy Street from Ga. 9 to Ga. 120. The shortfall could increase to nearly $18 million if the Georgia DOT does not fund replacement of the Kimball Bridge Road and Webb Bridge Road bridges over Ga. 400, city officials said.

The planning session also addressed parks and recreation projects.

City officials say they want to explore redirecting some funds set aside for parkland acquisition to help pay for the final extension of the Big Creek Greenway north from its current terminus at Marconi Road to the Forsyth County line. They also said they would like to explore additional funding sources for the Alpha Loop a necklace-shaped linear park system that surrounds the central Business District.

Alpharetta Mayor Jim Gilvin said the strategic planning session was scheduled to help give new council members a chance to get up to speed on projects the

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Planning session highlights The Alpharetta City Council special planning session addressed other issues beyond parks and transportation. Here’s a rundown of some of the other topics covered: Permit fee increase — Alpharetta’s current building and development permit fees are among the lowest in Metro Atlanta (Sandy Springs’ rate is $0.50 lower), but the development community consistently indicates that the city’s service level is among the best. Staff will identify costs and values to examine whether a fee increase is warranted.

Human Resources director — In addition to his other duties, Alpharetta’s assistant city administrator handles all human resource functions. A separate position could be created with funding from the existing budget, allowing a single person to dedicate their time and effort to performing the role.

Economic development — The city wants to adjust the department’s operation to place more emphasis on strengthening relationships with and growing existing businesses and pursuing state resources to recruit large employers.

5G technology — Officials are studying whether to amend the city code as it relates to deploying towers and small cells supporting the latest wireless telecommunications technology. The City Council would like to hold public hearings to consider any proposed code amendments.

Tax Allocation District — The city wants to explore establishing a Tax Allocation District to encourage redevelopment of the North Point District. A Tax Allocation District provides for the issuance of bonds to finance improvements while a portion of the property taxes for that area repays the bonds over time.

YMCA partnership — The city is considering an agreement with the Ed Isakson YMCA to better serve residents in the eastern portions of Alpharetta by leveraging $2.5 million to expand the existing YMCA facility. city is undertaking.

“In May there was a special election, and generally when you have a new mayor and new council members coming on board, you have between Novem-

ber and January to get everyone up to speed, make sure everyone knows where we are,” he said. “Because of the special election, we had seven days before we had to take on these issues.”

Fulton passes measure to ease bail requirement

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — The Fulton County Commission passed an ordinance Oct. 3 requiring law enforcement officers to issue a citation for ordinance violations and certain misdemeanors, freeing those suspects from the threat of spending a night in jail.

When an arrest is made, a person can either be booked into jail where they must post bail to be released prior to their court date or they can be issued a citation. If a citation is issued, the suspect is given a court date, avoids spending that night in jail and is free to go home without posting bail.

“The situation is there are people who are in jail based upon misdemeanors who are there for overnight, a week, month, several months simply because

they can’t afford to pay $100, $200, $300 in bond money,” Chairman Robb Pitts said.

The ordinance only applies to the Fulton County Police Department and Fulton County Marshal’s Department.

Pitts Suspects will be issued citations in lieu of arrest for violating county ordinances or the following misdemeanors: animal cruelty, fare evasion on public transportation, prohibited noises, opening or consuming alcoholic beverages near retail outlets, juvenile curfew, loitering, loitering for purposes of engaging in drug-related activity and failure to register or properly deactivate

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Town hall on Roswell tennis center draws hundreds

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ROSWELL, Ga. — Nearly two months after plans for a controversial tennis center were shot down, Roswell citizens got a chance to speak to city officials on the matter.

Because consideration of the tennis center was taken off of the Aug. 13 City Council meeting agenda the prior night, people were not allowed to comment on the issue. Members of the public who attended the meeting were not happy.

One speaker who did attempt to address the issue at the Aug. 13 meeting, after repeated warnings, was escorted out of the council chambers to roaring applause.

That night, Mayor Lori Henry assured the crowd that the city was working to schedule a town hall solely to discuss the matter. And a few weeks later, the city announced that the town hall would be held Oct. 4 at the East Roswell Park Recreation Center.

“I feel strongly that because it was removed off of the agenda, you perhaps thought, and rightly so, that you had lost your voice, and we weren’t listening,” Henry said addressing a crowd of about 400 at the Oct. 4 town hall. “We are here to listen to you this evening, not

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Hundreds of people gathered Oct. 4 at East Roswell Park to make sure their voices were heard regarding the controversial tennis center that was proposed almost two months ago. for you to listen to us.”

Also in attendance at the meeting were council members as well as City Administrator Gary Palmer and Director of Recreation, Parks, Historic and Cultural Affairs Jeff Leatherman.

Several staff members were present to take notes on the comments and answer them “in a timely manner” online or through email.

After a brief presentation on the timeline of the tennis center and Big Creek Park, dozens of attendees were given two hours to speak on the matter. Each speak-

er was limited to about three minutes.

Several commenters brought up the quality of Roswell’s parks, stating that the park system in general or Big Creek Park in particular was a major factor in their decision to move into the city.

Some of the speakers said that they felt “betrayed” by the sudden news of the tennis center and had lost faith in the mayor and council.

One text in particular by a council member during the initial August controversy – that “Tree people, mountain bikers and nimbys. We can handle.” –

rankled a few crowd members.

One of the major concerns brought up multiple times was preservation of the tree canopy in Big Creek Park and the mountain bike trails. As members from the Roswell-Alpharetta Mountain Bike Organization pointed out, Big Creek Park is one of the few places in North Atlanta that offers mountain bike trails.

But it was not just mountain bike enthusiasts who were at the meeting.

Several self-proclaimed walkers, photographers, runners, family members and general nature lovers were there to talk about the benefits of the existing park and its trails.

Some commenters asked the mayor and council to adopt some sort of protective ordinance for Big Creek Park so citizens would not have to encounter such a threat to its trees and trails in the future.

The town hall closed with one final comment from a citizen urging city staff and elected officials to carefully look over the video and notes from the meeting and to actively engage with the citizens on this issue.

More information on the town hall, video, follow-up information and frequently asked questions on the tennis center can be found at roswellgov.com.

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FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — Fulton County’s decision to commit an additional $1.8 million to renovations at the Roswell library has received pushback from a surprising source: the Friends of the Roswell Library.

In a 4-3 split, county commissioners voted Sept. 19 to divert money from the library contingency fund to raise the roofline and create a grander entrance to the facility on Norcross Street.

Friends of the Roswell Library is an organization of citizens that since 1984 has provided financial assistance, volunteers and advocacy work to the Roswell branch.

Its president, Cora Cramer, wrote a letter to commissioners and spoke at the Oct. 3 meeting asking the board to revisit the vote. Cramer said the decision is an improper use of contingency funds, was made without public input, will result in the library being closed additional months and will increase heating and cooling costs for no benefit other than aesthetics.

“It will be an unused space. The Roswell business gentry is getting what it wants at taxpayer’s expense,” she said.

County Commissioner Liz Hausmann, who proposed funding a raised roof, said she understood the concerns but is hopeful the library will not be closed seven additional months as was anticipated.

“No one wants the libraries closed, and I understand that,” she said. “But I think it’s far more important to do it right.”

As for concerns about heating and cooling, Hausmann said the new HVAC system will work more efficiently and make up the cost.

Last year, the county held public input meetings for renovation plans.

Friends of the Roswell Library was heavily involved in this process.

Based on citizen input, designers developed a plan that included a new entrance on Norcross Street, sidewalk and a porch. The entrance will be opposite the building from parking space and the existing doors but closer to Roswell’s downtown, what many consider the front of the building.

Some residents wanted the new entrance to be more notable from the street and consistent stylistically to the nearby City Hall and downtown area. Roswell Downtown Development Authority, Roswell Historic Preservation Commission

There was never any decision to go back before the public and say ‘Hey, is this what you really want?

Is this enough of a change to really warrant an additional spend of $1.8 million or are there other needs?’”

Bob Ellis Fulton County commissioner vice chair and several members of the City Council are among those who pushed for the raised roof, Hausmann said.

County Commission Vice Chair Bob Ellis, whose district encompasses the Roswell library, voted against the raised roof. On Oct. 3, he requested an additional public hearing to allow citizens to weigh in on both designs, but the motion failed.

“There was never any decision to go back before the public and say ‘Hey, is this what you really want? Is this enough of a change to really warrant an additional spend of $1.8 million or are there other needs?’” Ellis said. “None of that took place at all from a public standpoint, even though getting to the original design was a very public process.”

Ellis said he was also concerned about use of contingency funds for this purpose.

“These libraries, they’re at the very front end of the renovations, so it’s really hard to predict what sort of contingencies will come up,” he said. “You could have a sinkhole in a parking lot. Who knows?”

Ellis said the commissioners should wait to see what is left at the end of the

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NEWS

Alpharetta hikes franchise fee for cable providers

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta expects to take in an extra $385,000 in revenue next year, thanks to a measure passed Oct. 1 that raises franchise fees for cable providers.

The action, approved 5-1 by the City Council, increases the fees local cable providers Comcast and AT&T pay for use of public right of way in the city. The companies had been assessed a fee of 3 percent of gross revenues generated in the city. The new ordinance sets the fee at 5 percent.

No one, however, was able to determine with certainty how much of the extra costs would be passed on to customers, though most agreed the companies weren’t likely to absorb the costs.

City Attorney Sam Thomas said it’s likely the franchise fees are passed on directly to customers.

“Our GMA (Georgia Municipal Association) consultants have stated that they can’t figure out the bills themselves, but the best they can do is they think it’s pretty much a pass-through,” he said.

Of the 276 Georgia cities and counties that charge cable franchise fees, Alpharetta is one of only six with rates currently at 3 percent, Thomas said. The others charge 5 percent, the maximum

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Make no mistake: it’s a tax increase. Just because you have the opportunity to go looking for additional revenues, doesn’t mean that you should.”

Ben Burnett Alpharetta councilman allowed by law. All of Alpharetta’s neighbor cities charge 5 percent, he added.

Andy Macke, vice president for Government and Community Affairs at Comcast, confirmed to the council that the franchise fee charge is a straight pass-through to customers.

Councilman Ben Burnett, who cast the lone dissent, argued that the fee increase will only hurt residents, and it will nearly cancel out the savings they may realize next year if the city increases the homestead exemption on property.

“Make no mistake: it’s a tax increase,” Burnett said. “Just because you have the opportunity to go looking for additional revenues, doesn’t mean that you should.”

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Earlier in the day, Burnett called the move “greedy.”

Mayor Jim Gilvin said he appreciated the argument, but Alpharetta is currently charging these telecom companies less than their neighbors for the right to use the city’s right of way.

Alpharetta, he said, pays plenty to landowners for that access when required for street projects. Councilman Dan Merkel was more adamant.

The citizens and the business community of this city has gotten a discount for many, many years, he said, and that’s money that could have gone to many of the projects in need of funding, like milling and resurfacing streets.

“We’re not ‘discount city.’ We’re a top-notch city, we have been, we continue to be,” Merkel said. “It was pointed out recently we were 24 out of 100 for best places to live (in America), and it’s because of all these things we do in conjunction with it.”

He said charging the market rate in franchise fees – like nearly every other city in Georgia does – will help maintain the quality of life residents have come to appreciate.

In other business at the meeting, the City Council approved a $3.3 million contract with Allied Paving Contractors for milling and resurfacing work along

some 57 streets. This includes resurfacing Marietta Street from South Main to Old Roswell Street and Westside Parkway from Webb Bridge to Windward Parkway.

The list also includes milling and resurfacing along more than 50 neighborhood residential streets.

In a related matter, the City Council signed an agreement with the City of Johns Creek to share costs of traffic calming measures along Buice Road between Kimball Bridge and Jones Bridge roads.

Although the road itself is under the jurisdiction of Johns Creek, providing access to its Ocee Park, residents on either side of the street are Alpharetta citizens.

The plan is to remove old speed bumps installed by Fulton County years ago and replace them with mini-roundabouts and chicanes, which are curb extensions that narrow the roadway.

Alpharetta’s share for the project is $250,000. The approval drew praise from one nearby resident who called the cooperation between the two cities refreshing.

Dick Freeman, who lives in the Pinewalk area, said there are lots of children in the area, and removing the speed bumps without some other calming measure would have been a mistake.

“There’s a hill there with the speed limit of 25, and they drive way over 25,” he said.

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Fulton Schools sits out 1st round of program that promotes flexibility in student testing Board members dismayed by delay in implementation

By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Noticeably absent from the list of school districts applying to be part of the state’s Innovative Assessments Pilot Program this year is the Fulton County School System, which is opting to sit out a year before participating.

This summer, the Georgia Department of Education opened the application period for the program which allows flexibility in testing at the local level.

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After signoff by the USDOE, the plans for innovative assessments can be used this year in place of the state’s mandated, annual assessment – Georgia Milestones – to measure achievement.

The fact that Fulton Schools is not part of the early rollout did not sit well with some members of the Fulton County Board of Education, which learned about the delay at a board retreat last month.

“As far as sitting on the sidelines while other districts pursue this opportunity for their students, I admit is an unusual position for our board,” said Katie Reeves, who represents North Fulton. “As a leader in the state battle to enable school districts to choose another form of assessment other than Milestones, the board had always discussed taking advantage of this opportunity as soon as possible. So as one who has

As a leader in the state battle to enable school districts to choose another form of assessment other than Milestones, the board had always discussed taking advantage of this opportunity as soon as possible. So as one who has advocated for this opportunity, I am disappointed.”

Katie Reeves Fulton County Board of Education advocated for this opportunity, I am disappointed.”

In 2017, Reeves, along with Superintendent Jeff Rose and other Fulton officials, testified before the Senate Subcommittee on Education in support of legislation that would allow flexibility in testing and assessments.

In a letter to U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos in 2017, the state’s top education official pointed to the support

from Fulton Schools as the state pushed for flexibility in federal rules.

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Suicide awareness needs further study As the parent of a teenager who died by suicide, I always read articles written about it because at first I thought I missed something that would have told me that my son was considering this. Sadly, every article omits the fact that there are suicide victims that do not show ANY sign of suicide thoughts. My son was one of them.

These articles are a good start, but they can give parents a false sense of relief if their child does not show any of the suicide risk factors or warning signs you called out in your article.

I would ask that you continue to bring this topic to the forefront of awareness, but please include that there is the 11th sign/warning.... there is no sign.

I never want another parent to go through the nightmare we have dealt with these last 18 months.

I would like to also call out that there is a walk held in Piedmont Park every November that raises funding and awareness of suicide and the need for prevention. Please check out https://afsp.donordrive.com/ index.cfm?fuseaction=donordrive. event&eventID=5233.

This is the link for the Out of the Darkness walk this Nov. 4. We would love for you to walk with our family on this date.

– Michelle Lange, Johns Creek

Letter to the Editor:

Roswell library allocation is a government fiasco The story “Fulton County increases funding to Roswell library,” published on Sept. 27 shows exactly what is wrong with government at all levels. There is a big whizbang announcement of maybe $1.8 million spent on cosmetics at the library. How many books and DVD’s could be bought with that? But instead, we get vestibules and entry doors and covered porches.

Materials are not flashy, even though they are the reason for the library’s existence.

Politicians cannot stand there with big scissors and have a photo op cutting a ribbon for books.

As long as you’re spending other people’s money, you can afford to waste it. You may recall the Taj Mahal Fulton County government center building downtown with the palm trees that started dying immediately . . .

This is typical.

Throw away tax money and then brag about how wonderful you are for doing it.

– Terrance Bramblett, Johns Creek

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About six years ago, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer.

At that time, there were only two treatments available; robotic assisted surgery and radiation (either by external beams or seed implants). I Ray appen chose seed implants, Publisher ray@appenmediagroup.com and so far the procedure has been successful and I continue to be cancer-free.

This week, an old friend from college (FSU) shared a post he made on Facebook about his recent experience with prostate cancer which detailed his research into the disease and included information on some of the newest treatments. Since September was Prostate Cancer Month, I thought I would share this brief account my friend emailed me.

First, here are a few facts taken from the American Cancer Society website (www.cancer.org) about prostate cancer.

In 2018 the ACS estimates 165,000 new cases of prostate cancer and over 29,000 deaths. One in nine men will be diagnosed with the disease during their lifetime.

As these stats show, if you’re a male over the age of 50, prostate cancer should be on your radar and you may want to consult with your physician on the advantages of getting an annual blood test to check your PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen).

A rise in PSA levels can be an early indicator of cancer and is the best first line of defense.

Catching the disease early can have a major impact on treatment options and the severity of side-effects. Luckily, prostate cancer is extremely slow growing and the mortality rate is low if it does not spread into other areas of the body.

Here is my friend’s story: My PSA level showed up high at my last physical early last spring. My primary care physician told me that an elevated PSA could mean several things, including cancer, and to wait two months to check it again. The test two months later stilled showed it elevated and she recommended an MRI to take a look.

This is where my story starts to get interesting, and potentially helpful to others. I contacted several well-respected urologists in the Atlanta area, all with practices qualified to do the initial MRI to see if a cancer tumor was present.

They all confirmed they use MRI targeted biopsies.

There are three types of MRI-targeted biopsies: visual registration, softwareassisted registration and direct in-bore.

However, my physician suggested that I also reach out to a physician in Chattanooga who, according to her, is the only physician in the Southeast who does the in-bore or “real time” MRI guided biopsies.

The in-bore method gives the doctor updated images every 6 seconds confirming the position of both the biopsy needle(s) and the cancer tumor. According to this doctor, this increases accuracy and reduces the number of needles needed. I opted for the Chattanooga practice, and they found a suspicious tumor in the initial MRI. A few days later I went back for the in-bore biopsy, which confirmed both the size and severity of the tumor.

There are two major descriptions of prostate cancer tumors; the size in millimeters and the degree of advancement of the cancer. The size is a straight measurement of diameter. The degree of advancement is quantified by a Gleason Score. A complete description of a Gleason Score is beyond the scope of this article, but it is expressed as two numbers (scale of 1-5 each, with 5 being the worst).

The first number scores the largest mass in the tumor. The second scores the next largest mass. These are added together for a total score. The lower the first number and the lower the overall score the better.

I had a 4+3=7 Gleason Score on a tumor measuring 17mm. These numbers are shared since they factor in my selection of a treatment.

So, by mid-June, I knew I had cancer and began my research into treatment options. I read everything available on the internet published over the past eight years. I consulted with physicians and prostate cancer survivors. Through my research, I learned there are four major treatment paths available currently in the U.S. • Active Surveillance — where you do nothing immediately but keep a close eye on it for growth.

• Surgery — done robotically and removes the entire prostate.

• Radiation — either by external beams or by brachytherapy (seeds) planted in the prostate • High Intensity Focused Ultrasound — The HIFU treatment is newly approved by the FDA and is just now becoming more readily available by local practitioners.

Fortunately, the Chattanooga MRI specialist knew about, and was a proponent of, a fifth option which is also a HIFU treatment but performed in a different way and is only available in Europe.

It’s called TULSA Pro.

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another friend However, the more I read and researched, the more it seemed like the incidence of complications was much greater. This was the really tough part for me and for all of us who have, or might face, prostate cancer. Can the cure be worse than the disease?

TULSA stands for Transurethral Ultrasound Ablation. It is basically HIFU done from the inside out rather than the outside in, making it more accurate (1.3 mm compared to 5 mm) than the HIFU done here in the states. TULSA Pro is currently under clinical trial in the U.S. (look up Profound Medical TACT) by over 20 major medical institutions. The final results of TACT will be released in early 2019, and they are currently under review for FDA approval.

After reviewing all of these treatment options, my research showed that all of the treatments were very effective in removing the cancer from the prostate but differed significantly in the frequency and severity of the two main side-effects — incontinence and impotence.

The problem I ran into was assessing how likely I might have one or both of these side effects for each of the five different options.

The oncologists and urologists were all pretty confident that the probabilities of these complications for their specific treatment (surgery, radiation or HIFU) would be extremely low — significantly less than 20 percent.

However, the more I read and researched, the more it seemed like the incidence of complications was much greater. This was the really tough part for me and for all of us who have, or might face, prostate cancer. Can the cure be worse than the disease?

In the end, with a Gleason Score of 4+3=7, I was not a candidate for Active Surveillance. The cancer was too developed to leave alone. Also, because of the size and the location right on the edge of the prostate, I decided surgery and radiation had too great a risk for the side effects. The HIFU here in the U.S. had merits, but it has a 5 mm margin outside of the target zone, and again there wasn’t enough room for that without risking side effects, I believed.

The TULSA Pro seemed like my best option because it offered the combination of good clinical removal of the cancer with the tightest accuracy.

I inquired about the clinical trial (TACT) currently going on for TULSA Pro to see if I could qualify to participate and have the treatment completed here in the states. However, this tumor was too big and Gleason Score too high. So instead, I opted to go to Bielfeld, Germany to the Alta Klinik and had the surgery performed by Dr. Lumiani – one of Profound Medical’s leading providers of the TULSA pro treatment.

The purpose of sharing this is not to recommend one treatment or another but to let your readers know of the different options of treatment for prostate cancer.

I didn’t just take the advice of the first professionals I spoke with, and I heavily researched opinions and recommendations before reaching a decision.

From my astute PCP, I learned about the more advanced MRI methods being used by the doctor in Chattanooga.

That doctor told me about the TULSA Pro treatment being done in Europe — which from what I have been able to see, is not yet on the radar here in the states. I ended up having my procedure (TULSA Pro) in Germany and am now home in North Fulton and rapidly recovering — hopefully cancer and complication-free.

I sincerely hope you won’t ever need the information in this, but if you, or a friend, or loved one, ever do, I encourage you to learn, explore, research, question and arm yourself with as much information from as many resources as you can before making any final decisions.

If you do want to ask me more about my experience I am willing to talk to you but, again, I am not a medical person.

I am just a guy who went through the process of prostate cancer discovery and treatment and am willing to share my experience to help other prostate cancer victims.

I created an email address that you can contact me with: prostatehealthinformation@gmail.com. Be sure to include your call-back number if you want me to call you.

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By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — As the Halcyon opening date of March 2019 approaches, residents are eager to keep up with the progress of the much anticipated mixed-use development.

Project Manager Danielle Handy and RocaPoint Principal Phil Mays gave a behind-the-scenes tour Oct. 2 of the $370 million development which sits on 135 acres along McFarland Parkway off exit 12 on Ga. 400.

When it opens next year, Halcyon is expected to have an economic impact of $150 million to the county over the next 20 years. That number is significant, according to Mays.

“There are not a lot of office retail centers like this in the county,” he said.

The location was chosen because of its proximity to an exit off a major highway.

“We were looking for opportunities that were leap-frogs in development,” Mays said. “When you look at this Exit 12 corner, it hadn’t been developed in a number a years. But it leap-frogged off the development on Exit 13 and 14 and it goes down the exits.”

The spot seemed like a “hole in a doughnut,” Mays said, adding that it presents an opportunity for the countless neighborhoods within a close proximity who don’t have many entertainment options close by.

“There isn’t much to offer them as far as services, class-A office space, retail and dining unless you want to get back on Ga. 400, battle traffic and go somewhere else,” Mays said. “This is an opportune location that was yet to be

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Halcyon is on track to be completed by March 2019, with phase one including a 10-screen theater, multiple restaurants and retail shops, and a large Town Square for live music and gatherings. A market hall concept, similar to Ponce City and Krog Street markets, will feature Kilwins ice cream, TOCAYO, Sweet Tuna, Gu’s dumplings, Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee and Pita Mediterranean Street Food. All tenants have been secured. developed.”

Following the success of the Beltline in Atlanta, Halcyon is developing an extension to the Big Creek Greenway with a paved and lit parking lot, restrooms and a trailhead.

“One of the things we grabbed onto early on was the fact the Greenway was so close by,” Mays said. “Later on, we started talking to the county and they had a lot of foresight. We talked about how this property could be developed.”

Mays said Halcyon has incorporated a trailhead to the property to provide an easy access and adding almost a mile to the Greenway.

The Big Creek trail is now 13 miles,

connecting Halcyon to almost 10,000 homes. Mays said that connectivity will differentiate the development from nearby Avalon in Alpharetta.

Another distinction is the fact many of the retailers and restaurants coming to Halcyon are locally owned.

There is a growing list of restaurants and retailers that will be at Halcyon, including three distinct eateries from renowned chef Marc Taft: CO-OP Community Table + Bar, FEED Fried Chicken + Such and a burger restaurant. In addition, Hog Island, MidiCi Neapolitan Pizza, Cocina & Taqueria, Butcher & Brew, Never Enough Thyme and Cherry Street Brewpub have all announced they

will be part of the development.

A Market Hall concept similar to Ponce City and Krog Street markets, will feature Kilwins ice cream, TOCAYO, Sweet Tuna, Gu’s Dumplings, Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee and Pita Mediterranean Street Food. All tenants have been secured.

“When we first bought the property, we thought the people who had the most knowledge of the area and the ability to be the most successful already had knowledge of the area,” Mays said. “It was something really important early on.

We had to figure out who would be a good fit for us. We had a lot of them who drove by all the time and were excited to join.”

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Sky’s the limit, it seems, for our economy People, process The U.S. unemployment rate is now at its lowest point in 49 years. So if you have work that needs to get done, roll up your sleeves because everyone else seems to be busy.

Geoff smith In its monthly Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com jobs report, the Labor Department said the unemployment rate dropped from 3.9 percent in August to 3.7 percent in September. This news rode in with a wave of other good news regarding our national economy and has given our Federal Reserve Chairman and Board of Governors confidence that things will continue in this manner for some time.

They continued their predetermined path of raising the Fed’s short-term interest rate to between 2 and 2.25 percent last week.

And on PBS, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said the U.S. economy is experiencing “a remarkably positive set of economic circumstances,” and that “there’s no reason to think this cycle can’t continue for quite some time, effectively indefinitely.”

That is a strong statement coming from a person whose every word is dissected and inspected by economists all over the world. It’s also interesting because even though we have been through the second longest economic expansion in the history of the U.S., according to a recent Bloomberg article, he’s saying there is nothing he sees that will keep us from continuing to do that.

That is a serious amount of confidence he is displaying.

When most people say such statements, to be taken seriously by economists and forecasters, they have to back those comments up with mountains of data — all of which can be picked apart and interpreted differently.

But when the Fed Chair says that, he

We are hitting imports from China with tariffs, so they are hitting exports from us with tariffs.

We are creating alliances and trade agreements with other countries with parts aimed to weaken China’s trade capacity, and it’s likely they will try to do the same. doesn’t. The Fed Chair is assumed to be the expert of the experts. He or she has access to all of the most relevant and up-to-date data. Investors and business leaders make important financial decisions based on what the Fed Chair says, so it is also assumed that the Fed Chair feels that weight and thus measures his or her statements.

Every Fed Chair is different and Chairman Powell is relatively new, having just taken the job over from Chairwoman Janet Yellen. The Fed Chair has earned a lot of trust since our economy broke in 2008 and the Fed never really saw it coming. Hopefully Chairman Powell will retain that trust and our economy will keep pushing onward and upward.

The biggest concern I’m reading about has to do with the trade wars that are going on between us and other countries around the globe, specifically China.

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We navigate a battleship near those fake islands they built, and they navigate one of theirs in our path so that we have to swerve out of the way.

Wait, what?

Yes, you may have missed that.

I had to find it buried on one of the inside pages of the Wall Street Journal last week.

The front page was dominated by the Kavanaugh hearings. In case you didn’t know, China essentially went out into shallow international waters, poured tons and tons of sand, built airports on those piles of sand and then called those waters theirs. They have been told to stop, but they haven’t listened. So now what?

It appears we might find out. An article in Business Insider estimated that $5 trillion in trade passes through those waters each year.

So it is in a lot of countries’ and businesses’ interest to keep them out of China’s hands.

Economists are paying attention to that, as well as how low unemployment will affect our companies’ ability to grow. But according to Powell, right now things are still on the up and up.

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Eva Horton, managing director at NKF Capital Markets, represented the seller, the world’s largest CMBS special servicer, LNR Partners LLC. Located on either side of Holcomb Woods Parkway, the office buildings offer easy access to Holcomb Bridge Road and Ga. 400 from Old Alabama Road.

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Hollywood Feed acquires Rucker Pet FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga — Memphisbased Hollywood Feed recently acquired Atlanta-based Rucker Pet, bringing Hollywood Feed’s Atlanta store count to 16 and its nationwide store count to more than 80.

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A full day of lessons and conversations from the feminine leadership perspective put on by the Johns Creek Chamber. Ladies who lead will teach and tell stories about the paths taken and obstacles overcome on their leadership journey. Not a women’s only event. Tickets are $30 for members, $40 for guests. Join Wednesday, Oct. 17, 9 a.m.-4p.m. at Emory Johns Creek Hospital 6325 Hospital Parkway, Johns Creek. For more information and registration johnscreekchamber.com/events.

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Featured events: FREE BEGINNER BRIDGE LESSON & PLAY

What: Learn the basics of bridge play in a day and enjoy the game for a lifetime.

Free snacks and coffee. Limited to 60 people.

When: Thursday, Oct. 25, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Duplicate Bridge Center, 631 North Main St., Suite 113, Milton More info and registration: alpharettadbc.com

Cambridge presents “PETER/WENDY”

What: Don’t miss the One Act Performance of “Peter/Wendy,” written

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When: Oct. 17 and 18, 7 p.m.

Where: Cambridge High School Theatre, 2845 Bethany Bend, Milton Cost: $10 More info and tickets: cambridgehs. seatyourself.biz

EVENTS: LOCAL BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH

What: Ocee librarians will deliver information to local businesses to increase awareness of library services.

When: Friday, Oct. 12, 2 p.m.

Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org or 770-360-8897

OPEN-HEARTH COOKING AND LIVING HISTORY

What: Living history interpreter and openhearth cooking expert, Clarissa Clifton, will demonstrate making traditional Southern food in the Cook House.

When: Saturday, Oct. 13, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Smith Plantation, 935 Alpharetta St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

FALL IN GEORGIA – THE BEST TIME TO PLANT TREES AND SHRUBS

What: Master Gardeners explain why this is the best time of year to plant trees and shrubs, and the steps to take to ensure success.

When: Oct. 16, 7-8:30 p.m. in Roswell and Oct. 17, 7-8:30 p.m. in Alpharetta Where: Bill Johnson Community Activity Building in Roswell Area Park, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell, and the Alpharetta Engineering/Public Works Department, 1790 Hembree Road, Alpharetta More info: nfmg.net

68TH ANNUAL FRANCES MCGAHEE YOUTH DAY PARADE

What: The Youth Day Parade will be followed by a Fun Fitness Challenge Obstacle course. Concessions will be available for purchase.

When: Saturday, Oct. 13, 10-11 a.m.

Where: starts at First Baptist Church on Mimosa Boulevard and ends at Roswell Area Park, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

What: Free activities, exhibits and demonstrations with the Roswell Garden Club. Includes a scavenger hunt, floral arranging, wagon rides, petting zoo and more.

Where: Saturday, Oct. 13, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Smith Plantation, 935 Alpharetta St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

OKTOBERFEST COOKING CLASS

What: Barrington Hall hosts a full array of cooking classes based on classic European and American cuisine. Complimentary wine is served with dinner, and a free mini-tour of Barrington Hall is included.

When: Tuesday, Oct. 16, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $50 per person More info: rowellgov.com

SMART RECOVERY FAMILY AND FRIENDS

What: This program uses science based tools to provide support for those who are affected by the addictive behavior of someone close to them. Not a twelve step program.

When: Monday, Oct. 8, 7-8 p.m.

Where: DecisionPoint Wellness Center, 1070 State Bridge Road, Suite 6, Johns Creek More info: smartrecovery.org

NAVIGATORS TOASTMASTERS PATHWAYS

What: Reach your personal and professional goals through Pathways, Toastmasters’ new education program.

When: Tuesday, Oct. 9, 7 p.m.

Where: Club House, 6300 Polo Club Drive, Cumming More info: navigators.toastmastersclubs. org

WEDNESDAY MORNING NETWORKING

What: Join for networking every Wednesday morning.

When: Wednesday, Oct. 10, 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Where: Perimeter Church, 9500 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek Cost: $5 for members, $10 for guests More info: johnscreekga.gov or 770-4950545

HEALTH AND FITNESS: ZUMBA GOLD (FLEX)

What: Combines the international rhythms of the Zumba Gold program with the strength training techniques, creating an easy-to-follow, healthboosting dance fitness program.

When: Fridays, 10:30 a.m.

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

22ND ANNUAL HISTORIC ROSWELL 5K What: This race precedes the annual Frances McGahee Youth Day Parade and benefits the Friends of the Roswell Park.

Participants will receive a long-sleeve T-shirt at the finish.

When: Saturday, Oct. 13, 9:45 a.m.

Where: Starts at Mimosa Boulevard, near the Roswell United Methodist Church; ends at Roswell Area Park Registration: Starts at $25 More information: active.com

WALK WITH A DOC

What: Take a step toward better health with this program that brings doctors from Emory Johns Creek Hospital and residents from Johns Creek together.

When: Saturday, Oct. 13, 10 a.m.

Where: Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: walkwithadoc.org

JESSE’S HOUSE FAIRYTALE DASH

What: Come out to the Fairytale Dash benefitting Jesse’s House. 5K, 10K, and Fun Run are all available. Costumes encouraged.

When: Saturday, Oct. 13, 8 a.m.

Where: Fowler Park, 4110 Carolene Way, Cumming Cost: Tickets start at $30 More info: jesseshouse.org

EVENING RIVER CANOE TRIP

What: Take an urban adventure and learn about wildlife with an experienced river guide. Ages 6 and up.

When: Saturdays, 5-8 p.m.

Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell Cost: $30 for nonmembers, $25 for members More info: chattnaturecenter.org

ENERGY YOGA

What: Physical exercises to open and clear energy. Utilizes Qi Gong and meditation techniques.

When: Sunday, Oct. 14, 10:15 a.m.

Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org

RELIGIOUS EVENTS: KIDSTUF

What: KidStuf is the place where kids and parents learn together about God’s big ideas. Digital, interactive experience.

When: Friday, Oct. 12, 7 p.m.

Where: North Point Community Church, 4350 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta More info: northpoint.org

VIRTUAL DEMENTIA TOUR

Joi each week for a round-table discussion on various topics. This week’s topic focuses on Dementia.

When: Tuesday, Oct. 16, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: rumc.com or 770-261-1741

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BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS

What: All creatures great and small are invited to this informal event to receive a treat and blessing from the pastors.

When: Sunday, Oct. 14, 4:30 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta More info: alpharettapres.com or 770360-8897

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS

What: Stop by the front lawn with your pet, on a leash or appropriate container, for a blessing by a minister during Alive in Roswell.

When: Thursday, Oct. 18, 5:30-7 p.m.

Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: rumc.com

WARM COAT DRIVE

What: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church and Alpharetta Rotary Club are teaming up to collect new and gently used coats to donate to North Fulton Community Charites and The Place of Forsyth.

When: Through Oct. 12 Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta More info: alpharettapres.com

FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS: ALPHARETTA FOOD TRUCK ALLEY

What: 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., through Oct. 11 Where: Old Roswell Street in Alpharetta’s historic district More info: awesomealpharetta.com

ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET

What: Featuring fruits, vegetables, natural meats, fresh flowers and herbs, and a variety of home goods.

When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., through October Where: Old Canton Street in Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

ROSWELL FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET

What: Mix and mingle with friends, shop for fresh items and enjoy talking to the vendors.

When: Saturdays, 8 a.m. – noon, through October Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellfam.com

ALIVE IN ROSWELL

What: Last Alive in Roswell of the year.

Live music, food, displays and shopping make this event a fun and familyfriendly event. The event is free, with trolleys moving between venues.

When: Thursday, Oct. 18, 5-9 p.m.

Where: Canton Street, Roswell City Hall More info: aliveinroswell.com

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER:

WIRE AND WOOD SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL

What: Nationally recognized singersongwriters will gather to perform original songs. Unlike previous celebrations, this year, both days are free.

When: Oct. 12-13, multiple venues Where: Downtown Alpharetta; Avalon More info: wirereandwoodalpharetta.com

MUSIC ON THE HILL

What Join for the last performance of this free outdoor concert series. The last show will star the Divas, who will perform the greatest hits of Carole King, Linda Ronstadt and Stevie Nicks.

When: Friday, Oct. 12, 7-9 p.m.

Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

FALL BALLET PERFORMANCE

What: This free performance features selections from “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and a tribute to Aretha Franklin.

When: Oct 12-13, times vary Where: Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church, 9820 Nesbit Ferry Road, Johns Creek More info: metropolitanballet.org

CONFESSIONS OF A BROADWAY STAR What: Solo concert of memories and melodies with Terry Burrell, an accomplished Broadway musical actress who now resides in Roswell and continues to perform for Atlanta’s top theatre companies.

When: Saturday, Oct. 13 p.m.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets start at $30 More info and tickets: roswellgov.com

“1940’S RADIO HOUR” AND “EINSTEIN’S DREAMS”

What: Milton Theatre Company will produce both as two of their three One Act Play competition pieces this fall.

Shows run back to back with a brief intermission in between.

When: Oct. 11 and 12, 7 p.m.

Where: Milton Theatre at Milton High School 3025 Birmingham Highway, Milton More Info: MiltonTheatreCompany.com

“THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME”

What: Milton Theatre Company will produce this show as its One Act Play competition piece for the GHSA entry.

When: Oct 24 and 25, 7 p.m.

Where: Milton Theatre at Milton High School 3025 Birmingham Highway, Milton More Info: MiltonTheatreCompany.com

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SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: MARY BOOTH CABOT

What: Mary Booth Cabot’s paintings capture the essence and beauty of flowers and native birds, and her love of nature is evident in the details of each botanical painting and lithograph. Free.

When: Through Oct. 31 Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: mboothcabot.com

“GENESIS XXIV” JURIED ART SHOW

What: This juried art show displays works by members of Roswell Fine Arts Alliance.

When: Open through Oct. 25 Where: Cherokee Art Center, 94 North Street, Canton More info: northfulton.com

NATURALLY ARTISTIC: CELEBRATING THE FOUR ELEMENTS

What: Get inspired to reflect on nature through various forms of art, including painting, sculpture and more at multiple art stations throughout the property.

When: All days, through Nov. 30 Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell Cost: Free for members, $10 for nonmembers More info: chattnaturecenter.org

AVALON NIGHTS LIVE

What: Unwind after a long week with live music in The Plaza.

When: Fridays, 6-8 p.m.

Where: Avalon, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta More info: awesomealpharettta.com

LIBRARY EVENTS: MILTON LIBRARY BOOK SALE

What: The Friends of the Milton Library is a non-profit organization that holds monthly book sales to raise money to support the programs and events at the Milton Library.

When: Saturday, Oct. 13, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402

BASIC PYTHON PROGRAMMING

What: For middle school students. The class will cover the basics of Python through exercises and projects. No experience required.

When: Sunday, Oct. 14, 2-3:15 p.m.

Where: Cumming Library, 585 Dahlonega St., Cumming More info: forsythpl.org

TEEN READ WEEK

What: How well do you know your local library? Follow the scavenger clues to find the wonders of the library.

When: Oct. 9-12, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4050

MAKERSPACE

What: Join a librarian as she leads an inventive project with the MakerSpace.

Ages 6 and up. Bring components or items to include in the design.

When: Tuesday, Oct. 16, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

HISTORY BOOK CLUB

What: Join as the club discusses “One Minute to Midnight” by Michael Dobbs, a history of the Cuban Missile Crisis.

The book is available to checkout at the Reference Desk.

When: Tuesday, Oct. 16, 6-7 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

SPARKLY PUMPKIN

What: Join for a Pre-K painting program for children 3-5 years old. Registration is required and space is limited.

When: Thursday, Oct. 18, 3-4 p.m.

Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

PET ADOPTIONS:

ACT MOCK TEST

What: Take a practice ACT test and received personalized results.

Registration required.

When: Saturday, Oct. 13, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info and registration: afpls.org or 770-360-8897x230

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS

What: Come adventurers through perilous times as you and your new allies travel the world and explore unknown dangers. Ages 8 and up.

When: Sunday, Oct. 14, 2:30-5:30 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402

FORSYTH COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER What: Pet adoptions When: Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: The Forsyth County Animal Shelter, 4065 County Way, Forsyth County More info: 678-965-7185

FULTON COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES What: Pet adoptions When: Every Saturday and Sunday, noon-5 p.m.

Where: PetSmart, 6370 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta

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Amelanotic Melanoma – A wolf in sheep’s clothing I recently saw a new patient at my practice that presented with an advanced stage of amelanotic melanoma.

Very few people know about amelanotic melanoma. Amelanotic melanoma can easily be missed if people performing self skin-exams are not careful. The appearance of amelanotic melanoma is almost opposite that of what you would expect.

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Melanomas are the most deadly common type of skin cancer. In the United States, almost 100,000 melanomas are diagnosed annually, and approximately 10,000 deaths occur each year from melanoma. They are usually brown or black because melanomas are cancerous growths of melanocytes – the cell type that produces melanin – the pigment in our skin that determines our skin tone and allows us to tan. Most of the time, cancers resemble the normal cell types from which they arise. For example, hair tumors often can still make primitive hairs under the microscope. Melanomas usually still make melanin and are usually brown or black. But every rule has its exception.

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Smile makeover: Reinvent your smile A smile makeover is the process of improving the appearance of the smile through one or more cosmetic dentistry procedures, such as: • Dental Veneers • Ceramic Bonding • Tooth Implants • Teeth Whitening Some of the components taken into consideration include your facial appearance, skin tone, hair color, teeth (color, width, length, shape and tooth display), gum tissue and lips. Smile makeovers are performed for many reasons and customized according to your unique considerations.

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Tooth Color: Silver or amalgam dental fillings can be replaced with natural, tooth-colored composite restorations, while teeth whitening can improve the color of stained or dulled teeth. Tooth color and shading are important considerations during the evaluation of and preparation for various procedures, including porcelain veneers, crowns, bridges, composite bonding and dental implants.

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Alignment and Spacing: Teeth that are crooked, overlapping or have gaps between them can be straightened and aligned when necessary through orthodontics or Invisalign and improved with veneers.

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Fuller Lips, Smile and Cheeks: An unshapely or aging face can be improved or rejuvenated with certain procedures in the smile makeover category, including orthodontics and/or oral maxillofacial surgery.

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Aesthetic Components of a Smile Makeover In addition to the color, alignment and balance of your teeth in the aesthetic zone of your smile (the section of upper and lower teeth that show when you smile), there are several attributes of your teeth and smile that your cosmetic dentist will evaluate with you when planning your makeover. These include: Tooth Length: Long teeth lend a youthful appearance. Aging produces wear and tear that often results in shorter teeth, and a gummy smile also can make teeth appear shorter. A treatment for shorter teeth may include reshaping and lengthening the two front central teeth with composite bonding or porcelain veneers. If you have a gummy smile, your cosmetic dentist may provide treatment to modify the gum line and lengthen the appearance of the teeth using laser dentistry procedures. You may also be referred to a periodontist for crown lengthening if necessary.

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Smile Line: The smile line is an imaginary line that follows the edges of your upper teeth from side to side, which ideally should be the same as the

See SMILE, Page 28

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month Jonathan Stegall, MD October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which means that we will see lots of pink ribbons and charity runs. Not including skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cause of cancer in women, and the third leading cause of cancer death in women. The harsh reality is that we have all been affected by breast cancer, either personally or in a close family member or friend.

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Sisters together: move more, eat better (NAPSI)—Obesity is a serious health problem in the United States. More than one in three U.S. adults have obesity and that number increases to more than half—57 percent—among U.S. black women. Research has shown that excess weight may contribute to high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, kidney disease, heart disease and certain kinds of cancer.

To help address the problem of obesity, the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) has updated the program guide for the popular Sisters Together: Move More, Eat Better national health awareness program. It encourages black women to reach and maintain a healthy weight by being more physically active and making healthier food choices.

The NIDDK updated the Sisters Together program guide to include: Recent data regarding African American obesity rates • Evidence-based strategies to promote regular physical activity and healthy food choices among black women • Highlights from Sisters Together programs developed by different groups around the country • Tips to create a budget to fund a program • Information on how to grow and manage program interest using social media • Steps to help evaluate and sustain a program • A sample in-kind donation request letter and other forms.

The NIDDK encourages anyone who sees a need in his or her community to consider starting a Sisters Together program. The program guide is a free digital resource, available from the NIDDK website, that offers information on how to develop, promote, fund, evaluate and sustain a program. The guide includes sample forms, e-mails and social media posts that users can copy and modify

to suit their specific needs. While the resources are aimed at black women ages 18 and older, they can be adapted to promote the “move more, eat better” message among women, youths or men of any age, race, ethnicity or community.

Sisters Together began in 1994 as a pilot program conducted by the NIDDK’s Weight-control Information Network (WIN) and several partners in Boston. Based on the success of the pilot program, WIN created the program

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Assessing your risk for cancer

By Katie Lang, MS, CGC At-home DNA kits are more popular than ever before. You can learn where your ancestors are from and find distant cousins and other long-lost relatives.

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Ten percent of all diagnosed cancers are inherited. If your family has a history of cancer, you now have the power to learn more about hereditary cancer risks for you and your children.

What is hereditary cancer? It’s when there are mutations (changes) in specific genes that are passed down from either parent. These mutations greatly increase a person’s risk of developing certain types of cancer.

There have been dozens of genes discovered that can increase a person’s risk to develop cancer. If a mutation in a cancer-causing gene is identified within a family, it has the potential to help the entire family better understand their risks and be proactive. It could also help those individuals in the family who did not inherit the mutation, since these genes are only passed down 50% of the time.

If you have a strong family history of cancer, genetic testing can help you assess your personal risk and make a decision regarding preventive measures and access earlier or more frequent cancer screenings.

Smile: Continued from Page 26 curve of your lower lip when you smile.

This standard point of reference may be used to help determine how long your new teeth should be.

Tooth Proportions: As a cosmetic dentist we will examine your teeth to determine if they are in correct proportion with each other. Most people recognize a pleasing smile as one in which the two central front teeth are dominant and have a width-to-length ratio of 4-to-5.

This proportion guides the length and width of other teeth in the aesthetic zone so that the smile line appears balanced.

Maintaining Your Results Cosmetic dentistry procedures require regular oral hygiene care and may require maintenance over time.

For example, teeth whitening must be repeated on occasion in order to maintain brightness. Porcelain veneers may chip or break off and need replacement.

Permanent composite bonding may stain and require enhancement or replace-

Testing can provide information on risks for a wide range of cancers including breast, colon, prostate, ovarian, and uterine cancers.

And women aren’t the only ones who should consider genetic testing. Men can inherit and pass on these genetic mutations. In fact, 50% of all mutation carriers are men even though they are tested at far lower rates than women.

It’s important to note though that a genetic test does not diagnose cancer. It can only give you risk information – tell you about gene mutations that you have that increase your risk of developing cancer.

Genetic counseling is recommended before and after any genetic testing to help you learn the implications for the results you receive and options for next steps. Part of the consultation includes the cost of testing. Many people don’t realize that the cost for testing and dropped considerably in recent years, and it is very well covered by insurance.

Knowledge is power, and genetic testing can be the first step to taking action against your cancer risk.

Katie Lang, MS, CGC is a certified genetic counselor and the coordinator of the Cancer Genetics Program at Northside Hospital Cancer Institute. Appointments are available in Cumming, Alpharetta, Canton, Holly Springs, Atlanta and Stockbridge. For more information, call 404-851-6284 or visit, northside. com/cancer-genetics-program. ment. Dental crowns typically require replacement after 10 to 15 years. Gummy smile improvements may also require enhancement over time.

Roswell Dental Care was recently designated for the 4th year as the ”BEST OF THE BEST” Dental Practice in North Atlanta by Appen Newspaper for 2018.

Dr. Remaley has been serving and treating patients in Roswell and the North Atlanta area for over 30 years.

As your cosmetic dentist, Dr Remaley will make your comfort and peace of mind a top priority. He offers a comprehensive list of general, restorative and cosmetic dental services designed to meet the needs of the entire family He will thoroughly explain all your options during your private consultation. He will assure that you feel confident in the solution you choose before beginning any treatment.

For enhanced comfort during treatment, and we offer FREE nitrous oxide for anxious patients. You can rest assured that your experience will be positive, relaxing, and rewarding on all levels. Give our office a call at (470) 375-9244 to discuss the smile you have always wanted.

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The new strong

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Gaining control over your fitness and your life For many people, aging equals lower metabolism, weight gain and less energy for activities you enjoy. This is directly related to loss of lean muscle.

While you can’t avoid getting older, there are some steps you can take to stop the process of muscle loss and start rebuilding healthy, lean muscle. It doesn’t matter how old you are or whether you haven’t exercised in years. You can still regain lean muscle that improves your shape and increases your metabolism.

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In celebration of the National Arts and Humanities Month, the City of Roswell and the Recreation, Historic and Cultural Affairs Department have brought the temporary art installation “From the Ground Up,” by local artist Ruth Stanford.

The exhibit is presented by Dashboard US, an Atlanta-based organization that specializes in artist-led projects to help re-imagine environments. It will only be available to see in Roswell through Oct. 31.

“From the Ground Up” is a stainedglass house that is lit up from the inside.

The colors shift and change as night approaches.

“This piece creates sincere excitement and joy as the sun sets and the color shifts,” said Community Relations Manager Julie Brechbill. “The brightly colored house is representative of the impact art and culture has within neighborhoods and communities – creating vibrancy and illuminating connections between individuals, while defining a place to ignite conversations and dialogue.”

“From the Ground Up” was previously part of a larger exhibit – “Arts at Oakland: Golden Hour” – which was on

display in May at Oakland Cemetery in Atlanta. This exhibit was made up of 11 pieces from local artists that meditated on ideas of beauty, healing, despair and anxiety by playing with sunlight and shadows. It was voted as Creative Loafing Atlanta’s “Best of ATL – Best Gallery Show/Art Exhibit (Reader’s Choice)” for September.

Sanford, the creative mind behind “From the Ground Up,” is an associate professor of sculpture at Georgia State University. She frequently explores ideas of presence and absence, conscious and unconscious, and fiction and reality in her works.

In addition to Sanford’s piece, the city will hold several programs and events throughout the month at the Historic Square on 610 Atlanta St. Events include poetry readings, a jazz quartet performance, painting demonstrations and festive crafts.

National Arts and Humanities Month was established by the nonprofit Americans for the Arts. It is a coast-to-coast celebration encouraging individuals and organizations to participate in the arts while raising public awareness about the role of arts and humanities in people’s communities and lives.

For more information on the artist behind “From the Ground Up,” visit ruthstanford.com. For future events related to National Arts and Humanities Month in Roswell, visit bit.ly/RoswellNAHM.

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Milton shuts out West Forsyth in region opener

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — West Forsyth came up inches short of a potential game-winning touchdown against Milton in their thrilling 2017 matchup. On Friday night, things weren’t so close. Milton’s defense held West scoreless to power a 41-0 rout in both squads’ Region 5-AAAAAAA opener.

Milton head coach Adam Clack said the Eagles’ focus entering the contest was to start fast and play with urgency.

The Eagles answered the call by opening a two-score lead in the opening seven minutes of play, their defense and special teams play powering the surge.

Jordan Davis recovered a West fumble and scampered in from midfield, and Jack Rhodes blocked a punt that was recovered by Milton in the end zone to give the Eagles an early 13-0 lead.

Senior Dylan Leonard, who missed much of his sophomore and junior seasons due to injury, scored his first varsity touchdown early in the second.

Quarterback Jordan Yates hit Leonard on a pristine pass near the sidelines and Leonard made the over the shoulder catch into the end zone. The senior receiver earned his second touchdown late in the fourth.

Yates put Milton up 27-0 before the half with a 3-yard rushing score. Meanwhile, West’s offense struggled to move the ball either through the air or ground. After the first 24 minutes of play, West had accumulated only 44 yards of offense.

The Wolverines’ frustrations were palpable on the sidelines and on the field in the second half as Milton added a rushing and passing score from Yates to take a 41-0 lead.

“We didn’t want to get into a game like the Roswell game where the other team could move the ball and hold it,” Clack said. “We wanted to be aggressive on defense, we didn’t want to see the game grind out.”

Milton’s defensive starters held West to 126 yards of offense. Milton’s first team offense was led by Yates who went 14-20 passing for 154 yards with two touchdowns. The Georgia Tech commit added 73 rushing yards and two scores.

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Milton quarterback Jordan Yates (13) scrambles in from 3 yards for a touchdown. Yates had 154 yards passing, 73 yards rushing and four total touchdowns against West Forsyth Friday night.

The Eagles’ offense also had a gutsy performance from running back Josh Edwards who rushed for 56 yards and relentlessly fought off tackles to power his way forward.

Nasier Curie-Sudler recovered a blocked punt in the end zone for a touchdown.

“West does a great job giving different looks and making it difficult on interior run plays,” Clack said. “A lot of those plays Josh was making may not show up in yardage, but that’s as impressive of a game as he’s had. A lot of those could have been no gains or losses and he turns them into 6 or 7-yard gains.

That’s huge to keep you ahead of the chains.”

Clack said the 1-0 start in region play is crucial.

“We couldn’t win the region tonight, but we knew we could very well lose it,” he said. “We knew West was good and they had played some tough teams close. But our team knew the importance of the game and the importance of starting fast and taking away [West’s] mo-

mentum. I’m very proud of the boys to dial in and do that.”

Milton (4-2, 1-0) now looks ahead its Oct. 12 contest against South Forsyth.

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On Oct. 20 and 21, downtown Alpharetta will be transformed for the historic street tour and performance “Restless in Resthaven,” where locals can meet and learn about some of the city’s most influential historical players.

Produced by Atlanta Theatre-To-Go, the tour covers one mile and one hour, beginning and ending at The Village Green, 30 South Main St. “This year, tour participants will have interactive experiences while learning about Alpharetta’s most influential people of the past telling stories of bootlegging, the fire of 1902, the mayor who had his own dress code and others,” said David Rucker III, artistic director of Atlanta Theatre-To-Go. “Although this is not a ‘ghost tour,’ people will be moved when they meet the ‘Spirit of the Soldier’ in Resthaven Cemetery who highlights Alpharetta’s military heroes.”

This is not the first time the city has hosted such a celebration. For its 150th anniversary, the city held several events.

But it was the live reenactments that “really captured people’s attention,” said the city’s Special Events Coordinator Hilary Lew. The city approached the theatre company to help expand that kind of performance into a full-blown production in honor of Alpharetta’ history.

“The hope is that by educating people and preserving Alpharetta’s history, citizens will have a greater understanding of where they came from, how the city has grown and why certain decisions were made,” Lew said. “For example, there are some pieces of history seen in the naming of roads, the preservation of certain properties, and even the architecture of some buildings new under construction in Downtown Alpharetta’s City Center.”

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Roswell band to perform in London parade

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — It’s time to strike up the band, but this time in London.

On Sept. 26, the Roswell High School Marching Band accepted an invitation to perform at the 2020 London New Year’s Day Parade. The invitation was personally extended by Deputy Lord Mayor of the City of Westminster Councillor Robert Davis along with Executive Director of London Parade Robert Bone.

The band’s director Michael Moon said the announcement was exciting for everyone involved with the band.

“Everyone is very, very excited about the opportunity not only to go overseas but to play in a parade that is advertised all over the world,” Moon said. “The parents in particular are thrilled.”

Moon, now in his second year as director, conducts the Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Marching Bands and Symphony Orchestra, as well as teaching AP Music Theory.

“Music is invaluable,” he said. “It’s important that kids take part in it. The biggest reason is because of all of the self-discipline and the group dynamics that you learn in the music program. Ev-

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Roswell High School Marching Band Director Michael Moon leads the band in John Philip Sousa’s “The Pride of the Wolverines” for visiting London dignitaries. eryone matters in a band or an orchestra or a choir, because we don’t have substitutes. That’s a really unique thing that music education offers to every single kid: you all matter and literally everyone is important.”

Under his direction, the groups have participated and received awards in sev-

eral local and state competitions.

But nothing at this level, Moon said.

“After a tough and thorough selection process,” Davis said during the announcement, “I have with me the formal invitation, an honor bestowed on very few high schools in the United States.”

Each year, over 8,500 people from

20 different countries participate in the parade.

Sixteen American high school and college bands, including the Roswell High School Marching Band, will perform at the 34th annual parade in 2020.

Each year, the parade brings in over 650,000 spectators and is televised to 600 million people around the globe. “[The spectators] come primarily because of you,” Bone said to members of the marching band. “They just love American marching bands. [The British] don’t have anything like it.”

The Roswell High School Marching Band will be in London from Dec. 27, 2019 to Jan. 3, 2020. Band members will also give concerts throughout the week at various venues throughout the City of Westminster. The trip’s itinerary also includes time for the students to explore the area with a riverboat cruise on the River Thames, a Harry Potter tour, and visits to several iconic spots, including Parliament, Big Ben and the Tower of London.

To prepare for the trip, the band will host several fundraisers over the coming months.

To view upcoming fundraisers and events for the marching band, visit roswellband.com.

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North Fulton announces latest Eagle Scouts NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The Northern Ridge Boy Scout District – which consists of Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek and Milton – recently announced its newest Eagle Scouts, who passed their Board of Review on Aug. 30. The Scouts who passed are: • Nihar Thatipamula, of Troop 841, sponsored by St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, whose project was designing and constructing a camping deck with railing. He also cleared the camping area at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church.

• Harrison Morgan, of Troop 430, sponsored by St. David’s Episcopal Church, whose project was the design and creation of .25-mile markers (eight total) for the Johns Creek High School Cross Country Trail.

• Michael Dimond, of Troop 1134, sponsored by St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church, whose project was the design and construction of an information board and 60-foot stepping stone pathway for the Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

• Alston Schmelzer, of Troop 429, sponsored by Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, whose project was the design and construction of a drop off ledge for the mountain bike trail of Roswell-Alpharetta Mountain Bike Park.

• Michael Barton, of Troop 1134, sponsored by St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church, whose project was the design and construction of a garbage can enclosure, removal of an old irrigation well and landscaping the area for St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church.

• Gavril Lim, of Troop 429, sponsored

by Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, whose project was the design and construction of a guitar rack for the orchestra room at Chattahoochee High School.

• Matthew Landis, of Troop 3000, sponsored by Birmingham United Methodist Church, whose project was the design and construction of a bridge connecting the soccer fields at Cambridge High School.

• Joshua Gordon, of Troop 429, sponsored by Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, whose project was the renovation and landscaping of a meditation garden for Congregation Dor Tamid Temple.

• Nicholas Cooper, of Troop 1459, sponsored by St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, whose project was the removal of a dilapidated fence. He then designed and constructed two wooden picket replacement fences with gates for St. Aidan’s.

• Ethan Brinser, of Troop 2000, sponsored by Johns Creek Presbyterian Church, whose project was the de-

In the top row, from left, stand Nihar Thatipamula, Harrison Morgan, Michael Dimond and Alston Schmelzer. In the bottom row, from left, stand Michael Barton, Gavril Lim, Matthew Landis, Joshua Gordon and Nicholas Cooper.

In the top row, from left, stand Ethan Brinser, Abhinav Gaddipati, Ethan Wedge and Owen Kern. In the bottom row, from left, stand Tyler Shin, Jason Meng, Vishal Vijay, Mohit Singh and Anish Gupta. sign and construction of an information kiosk at Brookside Park for the city of Alpharetta.

• Abhinav Gaddipati, of Troop 3143, sponsored by Johns Creek United Methodist Church, whose project was the collection of used shoes for the Charity Soles for Souls. Gaddipati collected over 600 pairs of shoes.

• Ethan Wedge, of Troop 10, sponsored by St. Benedict’s Catholic Church, whose project was the collection of personal items and first aid supplies for Project Cure.

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extension of a retaining wall at the Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center.

• Tyler Shin, of Troop 2000, sponsored by Johns Creek Presbyterian Church, whose project was creating and assembling 25 prosthetic hands using a 3D printer for children in need for Enabling the Future.

• Jason Meng, of Troop 2143, sponsored by Johns Creek United Methodist Church, whose project was the design and creation of a garden bed for the outdoor classroom at Johns Creek High School.

• Vishal Vijay, of Troop 3143, sponsored by Johns Creek United Methodist Church, whose project

included renovations at the ARH at Chattahoochee High School. Vijay constructed a pathway, cleaned the boardwalk and replaced six sign boards • Mohit Singh, of Troop 3143, sponsored by Johns Creek United Methodist Church, whose project was the design and construction of a bug hotel for the Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center.

• Anish Gupta, of Troop 69, sponsored by Alpharetta First United Methodist Church, whose project was the design and construction of a sound booth (which included removing 48 chairs bolted to the floor) for Alpharetta First Baptist Church.

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Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area turns 40 Anniversaries are always special, and this year marks a big one for a place that’s near and dear to any Atlanta resident who enjoy the outdoors.

It’s the 40th anniversary of the Chattahoochee River STEVE HUDSON National Recreation Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net Area, a National Park Service park that extends along the Chattahoochee River for close to 50 miles from Buford Dam downriver to Peachtree Creek in Atlanta.

The actual anniversary was Aug. 15. On that day 40 years ago, President Jimmy Carter signed legislation that ultimately led to the CRNRA we enjoy today. Whether you hike, ride mountain bikes, fish or trout, paddle a kayak, or just enjoy a day along the river with your family, CRNRA has plenty to offer in the way of quality outdoor recreation.

The park was born after local residents banded together back in the ‘70s to save the river through Atlanta from the ravages of development. Now, 40 years later, the various “units” of CRNRA draw in the neighborhood of three million visitors each year. That’s a lot of

folks, but CRNRA offers a lot of space.

Rarely does it feel crowded.

One of the people who helped in the push to establish this park is Jerry Hightower. Now a naturalist at CRNRA, Jerry has introduced untold numbers of people to the magic of the river environment.

Anyone who has encountered Jerry while visiting the park knows that he’s one of those people blessed with infectious enthusiasm for the out-of-doors. If you meet him, you’ll remember him.

If you haven’t met him, you might get your chance on Saturday, Oct. 20, when Jerry will host a “Hunter’s Moon Campfire and Night Hike” at the Chattahoochee River Environmental Education Center (8615 Barnwell Road in Johns Creek). It’s one of several special programs being held at CRNRA during this anniversary year, and it promises to be a special one too with legends, stories, and after-dark hiking by the light of the moon – and marshmallows roasted over an open fire!

If you’ve never hiked along the Chattahoochee after dark, then you don’t know how neat the experience can be.

I’ve done it unintentionally a time or two when the fishing was so good that I lost track of time and forgot how long it would take me to make the hike back

Now, 40 years later, the various “units” of CRNRA draw in the neighborhood of three million visitors each year. That’s a lot of folks, but CRNRA offers a lot of space. Rarely does it feel crowded. to the car. On more than one occasion, I confess, I’ve found myself in the dark, inching along a CRNRA trail, relying on moonlight alone to help me find my way.

A better way to experience after-dark hiking at CRNRA is with someone like Jerry Hightower as your guide – and this event gives you that opportunity. This event will include after-dark hiking on a moonlit trail with the “hunter’s moon” to guide you. The full moon is actually four days later, on Oct. 24, but the 20th is close enough (and a Saturday too).

Besides walking in the woods under

that almost-full fall moon, you’ll learn about the Native Americans who once called this river corridor home. According to CRNRA, you’ll also learn the Cherokee’s river song and a Cherokee legend too. In addition, all participants will receive a complimentary Chattahoochee River Journal with wildlife lists and paw print illustrations.

What’s the weather going to be like on Oct. 20? Who knows? Of course you’ll want to dress for it, whatever it is, and wear comfortable shoes suitable for walking on a forest trail. A light jacket might be nice if the evening is cool. And don’t forget your flashlight.

There is no charge for this program, but reservations are required and space is limited. I’m betting it will fill up fast. To check on available space and make a reservation, call the park at 678-538-1200.

It’s going to be fun. And did I mention that there will be roasted marshmallows?

Jerry Hightower once described the Chattahooche River corridor as a “medicine chest” for Atlanta residents, and there is definitely something soothing and calming about exploring there.

Yes, CRNRA is a special place – and on Oct. 20 those roasted marshmallows will make it even better!

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Roswell ushers in fall with Youth Day Parade

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — The must-see Roswell event of the season is almost here.

The wildly-popular Youth Day Parade returns Saturday, Oct. 13 for its 68th annual celebration.

Children of all ages will be able to watch several colorful floats and costumes pass by and listen to live performances from local bands as participants hand out candy and other goodies.

The free parade starts at 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church at 710 Mimosa Blvd. It will wind through the city and make its way to Roswell Area Park on Woodstock Road.

This year’s theme is “Roswell Plays on the River.”

The Youth Day parade is one of Roswell’s oldest traditions. It was started in 1950, when a group of parents decided to sponsor a parade and day of activities in honor of the city’s youth. In 1951,

Roswell to host Halloween events ROSWELL, Ga.—The City of Roswell is hosting four Halloween events this year: The Mother/Son Halloween dance, A Night at the Museum, The Halloween Fun House and The Spooktacular night.

The Mother/Son Halloween dance is from 7-9 p.m. on Oct. 19 at the Bill Johnson Community Activity Building at Roswell Area Park. The guests are invited to dress in costumes while enjoying dancing, music, games and refreshments. Register by Oct. 12 and the fee is $12 per person for residents and $18 per person for non-residents.

The “A Night at the Museum” event is from 6:30-9 p.m. on Oct. 20 at Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Avenue. The guests will tour the house and meet members of the Bulloch and Roosevelt families.

The activities include a pumpkin race, ring toss and golf. Refreshments will be provided. The fees are $12 for adults and $6 for children.

The Halloween Fun House event is from 4:30-7:30 p.m. on Oct. 26 at East Roswell Recreation Center, 9000 Fouts Road. The event is free and open to children ages 8 and under. The activities feature face painting, carnival games, inflatables and hayrides.

then Mayor Ford Rucker proclaimed the second Saturday of October “Roswell Youth Day.” The celebration has grown bigger every year and now includes an annual 5K Road Race to start off the day.

The 22nd Annual Historic Roswell 5K Road Race will begin this year at 9:45 a.m. at the Roswell United Methodist Church on 814 Mimosa Blvd., and will end at the Roswell Area Park football field.

The race benefits the Friends of the Roswell Parks’ “Play It Forward” program which helps children of parents facing job loss or income reduction to participate in the city’s sports and arts programs. Donations given to “Play It Forward” are used as loans for families who want to participate in park programs but cannot afford to at the time. Repayments are then used for other “Play It Forward” opportunities.

Registration for the 5K includes a TShirt and is $20 for individuals under 15 years old and $25 for people 15 and up.

The Spooktacular Night is from 6-9 p.m. on Oct. 27 at The Archibald Smith Plantation, 935 Alpharetta Highway.

The event is a candlelit tour of the plantation. Children are invited to wear costumes, listen to ghost stories, trickor-treat around the plantation and make s’mores. The cost is $5 per person and children under the age of 5 are free.

For more information, visit roswellgov.com/Halloween.

Scout troop schedules paint recycling drive ALPHARETTA, Ga. – If your garage is filled with cans of paint that have been taking up valuable space, you now have a chance to clear the clutter and help out a local cause.

Alpharetta area Boy Scout Troop 51 is hosting a paint recycling event Saturday, Oct. 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at American Legion Post 201 at 201 Wills Road, Alpharetta. All latex and oil-based paints in any size container – excluding spray cans – will be accepted. The cost is $3 per gallon of paint, and proceeds benefit the local troop.

The paint will be properly disposed of or re-used by Atlanta Paint Disposal which filters the material and turns it into a quality, reusable paint product that is then donated back to communities in Georgia for beautification projects for groups like Habitat for Humanity, the Salvation Army and Boys & Girls Clubs.

All latex and oil based paints in any size container (including spray cans) accepted. Cost is only $3 per gallon of paint.

Walkers and strollers are welcome, but dogs and skates are not.

Although the parade will conclude in the morning, the festivities will continue across the city.

From 11 a.m.-3 p.m. when Smith Plantation will host Fall Farm Days. This annual event features artisan exhibits and demonstrations on 19th-century farm life. Activities will include living history exhibits, games, spinning, weaving and open-hearth cooking.

Children will also be able to enjoy free crafts, wagon rides and a petting zoo. Gold and gem panning opportunities will be available for $5. Hotdogs and hamburgers will be available for purchase.

Smith Plantation is located at 935 Alpharetta St. in Roswell.

To register for the 5K, visit roswellgov.com/historic5k. For information on and to apply to participate in the parade, visit roswellgov.com or call 770-6413705.

Roswell High School unveils grant purchases ROSWELL, Ga. — In July, the Roswell and North Fulton Rotaries awarded a $10,000 grant for construction equipment to the Roswell High School Career and Technical Education Program.

The various tools include circular saws, drill bits, orbital sanders, reciprocating saws, anvils, trowels, routers and battery chargers.

Roswell Rotary is committed to providing the physical tools and social skills RHS students need to be workforceready and to connecting students to industry professionals for professional development and career opportunities.

Pet of the week: Caja ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Caja’s ears look a little different than most cats, and that’s because she wasn’t always cared for the way she should be. Some untreated ear infections left her ears slightly crumpled, but she’s all better now, and she can hear. Caja is FIV+, her immune system is a bit compromised, but this 7-year-old will still live a long, normal life.

Caja is available for adoption at the Atlanta Humane Society’s Mansell Campus, located at 1565 Mansell Road in Alpharetta, or email adoptions@atlantahumane.org for more information.

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Guests file through the brightly lit gallery of the Alpharetta Arts Center on Mayfield Road. On display at the Oct. 4 opening were numerous works by local artists. The $3.3 million renovation was funded in part through a bond referendum voters passed in 2016.

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By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A stream of more than 300 people passed a freshly cut ribbon Oct. 4 to get their first look at the new $3.3 million Alpharetta Arts Center.

Local, county and state dignitaries hailed the event, commenting that the transformed building, which once served as a Fulton County Library branch, will now transform the community.

Mayor Jim Gilvin said the concept for a building to serve the city’s burgeoning arts community began a few years after the 2011 bond referendum to fund Alpharetta’s downtown City Center project.

During the planning process, he said, the mayor and council members came upon the idea of locating a new, stateof-the-art library facility to the heart of the city.

Finally, an agreement was struck for what was, in essence, a land swap, whereby Alpharetta donated land in its City Center in exchange for the old library property at Mayfield Road and Canton Street.

From the start, Gilvin said, the arts community came forward to promote the use of the building for the arts.

The mayor also called out City Councilman Donald Mitchell for his efforts at seeing the project through to its completion, shepherding it over funding

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Visitors tour the Arts Center Blackbox Theater which seats about 50 people for intimate stage performances. obstacles and design alterations.

Mitchell was unable to attend the opening, but Gilvin asked everyone in attendance to shake his hand and thank him for his work on the project.

“There’s nobody in this city who loves the arts more than Donald Mitchell,” Gilvin said.

County officials also praised the newly redesigned center.

“It’s fabulous. It’s more than we could have expected,” said Fulton County Commissioner Liz Hausmann.

“The grounds are beautiful. Look at the crowd here.”

Hausmann noted the property swap between the county and the city was completed for $1, and it has become a great deal for both.

“Obviously, this is a welcome addition to the community,” she said. “It’s everything we could’ve asked for.”

County Commissioner Bob Ellis said the building has a rich history providing learning opportunities for young people as a library. Now, he said, that tradition will continue.

“This is going to be a special place for all these young folks and for some of us old folks too,” he said.

The Alpharetta Arts Center features visual arts studios, a digital media studio, a clay studio and a performing arts studio that seats about 50. It also includes gallery space and space for lectures and other arts events.

Ben Hollingsworth, co-chair of Arts Alpharetta, said after many years, local arts organizations now have a venue to practice, teach and display their talents.

“It’s going to be a very active place,” he said. “We’re very excited for the future and how the community is going to be involved in this wonderful place.”

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Bail: Continued from Page 4 burglar alarm system.

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“One of the benefits of this ordinance is it removes payment and one’s financial condition as an impediment to posting bail,” Fulton County Attorney Patrise Perkins-Hooker said. “It also clears out

our backlog in terms of jail population.”

Law enforcement officers may still detain people charged with one of the following: disorderly conduct, loitering for the purpose of procuring others to engage in sexual acts for hire, driving under the influence, family violence offenses, misdemeanor sexual battery and other offenses which the law enforcement agency reasonable believes involve violence, threat of violence to a person or is necessary to maintain the peace.

For those who are detained, the new ordinance also guarantees they are entitled to a bail hearing no later than

48 hours after arrest if arrested without a warrant or 72 hours after arrest if arrested with a warrant.

Furthermore, if bail is imposed and the suspect remains in jail after the hearing solely for inability to pay, he or she will be brought back before the court no later than 30 days from the date bail was set for consideration of whether there are reasonable alternatives to cash bail.

In September 2018, 64 percent of inmates in Georgia jails were awaiting trial, according to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.

The America Civil Liberties Union has argued bail practices are unconstitutional and violate due process rights under the 14th Amendment, the prohibition against excessive bail in the Eighth Amendment, and the right to a speedy trial guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment. Fulton County worked with the ACLU to draft the new policy.

This May, Governor Nathan Deal signed a similar law which, among other criminal justice reforms, amended the state’s code to establish procedures for issuing citations for motor vehicle violations.

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Tap & Six lends hand to Little Helpers ROSWELL, Ga. — Tap & Six in Roswell opened its doors recently so families with a group called Little Helpers could assemble 1,950 utensil rolls and decorate 473 lunch bags for MUST Ministries.

Owners David Craig and Holli Hutson joined the nearly 100 volunteers from across the Atlanta area.

This is the second time Tap & Six and Little Helpers have teamed up for a kindness project.

Little Helpers has been assisting children to help others since December 2010. The family volunteer group holds monthly service projects for children of all ages. The program is designed to help young people understand the value of volunteering, recognize the blessings in their lives, broaden their community perspective and feel the sense of accomplishment received from lending a helping hand.

Their mission is to raise confident children who see giving back to the community as a normal aspect of their lives.

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New bookstore to host local author

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Johns Creek Books and Gifts will host a Q&A and book signing with Nic Stone, author of the bestselling “Dear Martin,” Wednesday, Oct. 17 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Stone, a graduate of Norcross High School and Spellman College, will promote her new book “Odd One Out” which was released Oct. 9.

“Odd One Out” tackles LGBTQ themes as two best friends — one boy, one girl —develop a crush on the same new girl.

“Young adult authors are willing to tackle subject matter that sometimes adult authors don’t tackle,” said store co-owner Tina Newman.

This author event is a first for Johns Creek Books and Gifts, which opened in July. The store is the fulfillment of the long-term dream of two Johns Creek women, Newman and Anne Hamilton.

“Now that I’ve been in the business for a whopping two months, I had no idea what a big deal it is for us to get someone like her to come to the store,” Newman said.

Stone’s bestselling “Dear Martin” tells the story of Justyce McAllister, a black student at an Atlanta prep school who begins writing letters to the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., as the young man grapples with racism and police shootings.

“For all that’s going on right now in

Tina Newman co-owns Johns Creek Books and Gifts along with Anne Hamilton. photos by CARSON COOK/Herald

our society, it’s just something worthwhile for everybody to read,” Newman said.

The store curates a collection of books for students, young adult readers and book clubs, as well as carrying gifts and puzzles.

“Everybody wants a local, community book story,” Newman said. “Once people come in, they come back. Once they know that we’re here, everybody walks

CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following item will be heard at a public hearing held by the Planning Commission on Friday, October 12, 2018 commencing at 12:00 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.

Items forwarded by the Planning Commission will be considered by the City Council on Monday, October 22, 2018 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. PH-18-13 Unified Development Code Text Amendments - Wireless Telecommunications Facilities Consideration of text amendments to Unified Development Code to amend Section 2.8 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities.

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The author of “Dear Martin” and “Odd One Out,” Nic Stone, will speak at Johns Creek Books Oct. 17. out saying ‘this place is great.’”

Newman said people come back for the welcoming atmosphere and personalized recommendations. The store also hosts monthly book clubs in the morning and evening.

“Book clubs are a way for women to connect,” Newman said. “I mean

there’s the tennis and there’s going out to lunch, but if you want a way you can use your mind, book clubs are a way you can travel in your mind, you can learn.”

Johns Creek Books and Gifts is at 6000 Medlock Bridge Road, Suite B500 in Johns Creek.

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Library: Continued from Page 8 process. Hausmann, however, argued the decision needed to be made before renovations start.

Al Collins, administrator overseeing library construction, said raising the roof requires significant change to the

structure of the building.

“That really does need to be done up front,” Collins said. “To do a renovation and then come back at a later time and take the roof structure off I think exposes all of the renovations that you’ve done on the interior of the building to weather.”

The library bond includes $108 million in renovations of 22 existing libraries, including the Ocee and Spruill Oaks

branches in Johns Creek. Ellis expects moving forward more libraries will request additional funding, now that the Roswell facility has opened the door.

“We need some sort of policy in place for considering and evaluating other changes and uses of contingency money,” Ellis said. “I’ve got another library in my district, and now they’re raising questions.”

Ellis said if other libraries request

additional funding, he wants to see more public input and understanding of the financial impact.

But Hausmann sees this as a good thing.

“Because the voters strongly supported us doing these renovations, we should provide the best facility in every community that has a library renovation project that we can afford,” Hausmann said.

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Milton library to sell thousands of donated book

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — The Milton Public Library has garnered thousands of books through a generous donation from the Roswell Bookmiser shop. The shop recently shut its doors and donated its remaining stock to the Friends of the Milton Library.

Bookmiser co-owners Annell and Jim Gerson considered what to do with the thousands of books, and Anelle said it was a “no-brainer” to donate to the Milton Library.

Annell said Milton has a rich literary community and people committed to bringing together people and authors.

Those initiatives include the Milton Literary Festival, Bookmiser selling books at Steve Beecham’s Christmas event at Olde Blind Dog and Bookmiser and the Milton Library teaming up to bring bestselling authors to North Fulton.

“All of these literary events kept coming back to people in Milton,” Anelle said. “I just felt that these folks in Milton, and the community as a whole, are committed to enriching their community in a lot of ways. But one way that resonated with me, as an ex-English teacher and bookstore owner, was connecting readers with authors.”

Schools: Continued from Page 12 ard Woods.

In explaining its decision to bow out this year, a spokesperson for Fulton Schools said the district determined it was not “advantageous,” and plans are to apply for the 2019-20 school year.

“The Fulton School System is not interested in risking making a change that in the end may not be approved either at the state or federal level, resulting in changing an assessment system three years in a row,” said Cierra Chuly Boyd, communication manager for Fulton Schools.

The district adopted a new assessment platform a year ago, Illuminate, and is in the process of implementing

The books, which include all genres except children’s, will be sold at the library on Oct. 13 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and from 2-5 p.m. on Oct. 14. Shoppers can fill a grocery bag, or a bag brought from home, for $5. Two hardcover books can be purchased for $1 and paperbacks are four for $1.

Christy McWhorter, a volunteer with Friends of the Milton Library, said the sale will generate funds for a NASAbased STEM program at the library next year, the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing.

McWhorter said the library’s barn can hold around 15,000 books, and this donation is about twice that amount.

“We are so thankful to the Gerson family for supporting the Milton library in this way despite the loss of their store,” McWhorter said.

Library volunteers learned of the donation just a few days before store closed. It was a scramble to box and move the 30,000 books, but the process went without a hitch, McWhorter said.

Parking is limited, but those looking to attend the sale can park near Broadwell Pavilion and use the sidewalks along Mayfield Road to reach the library if the parking lot is full.

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sessment Pilot.” that system. Putting together a separate Boyd said the delay till June 2019 plan under the Innovative Assessments will allow Fulton to find a potential partPilot could lead to “double testing stuner in the process and “hold until there dents,” she noted. is a clearer direction presented.”

The Innovative Assessments Pilot She noted, “At this time, no one program has been in the works for two knows who the state will approve to years, beginning with the passage last submit their platform to federal, or even year of Senate Bill 211 which authorized if that applicant will be approved by alternate assessments, followed by Senfederal.” ate Bill 362 this year which authorized Meghan Frick, communications the pilot program. director for the GDOE, noted the departFulton School Board member Linda ment has worked closely with individuMcCain, who serves as vice president, als instrumental in the passage of ESSA voiced her concern of Fulton’s lack of as they developed the Innovative Assessparticipation in the first round. ments Pilot program.

“Our Board has been on the forefront “[We] feel comfortable submitting of advocating for less high stakes testan application that includes multiple ing, which does little to improve stuinnovative assessment systems in the dent achievement but much to increase pilot,” Frick said. “The state legislation anxiety in students,” McCain said. “I am (SB 362) Notices\2018 requires us toDeath seek Notices\ maximum definitely disappointed that Fulton has T:\Obits-Death flexibility taken a backseat on the Innovative As- InDesign Files and that’s our approach.”

Waiting in the wings is an unusual spot for the Fulton County School System, which is known for pushing the envelope when it comes to local control and freedom from the “one size fits all” approach.

In 2012, Fulton became the first school district approved as a charter system by the GDOE, waiving the system from most state rules and regulations.

When the “Math Wars” erupted in 2006 over the controversial changes to math standards, Fulton led the charge to allow a return to traditional math.

“We also led the state when the SLO (student learning objectives) requirement from the state came and went,” said Reeves, who has been a board member since 1999.

“I am looking forward to updates from the administration on our progress toward applying in June of next year.”

DEATH NOTICES Natalie Ambrose, 86, of Roswell, passed away September 27, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Louise Crist, 90, of Roswell, passed away October 1, 2018.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

William Gentry III, 76, of Suwanee, passed away October 2, 2018.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Thomas C. Bush, 95, of Roswell, passed away September 27, 2018. Arrangements

by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Carol Featherstone, 64, of Johns Creek, passed away October 1, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Victor Honore, 98, of Roswell, passed away September 29, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Patricia G. Carusone, 76, of Roswell, passed away September 24, 2018.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Donald B. McAfee, 80, of Roswell, passed away September 26, 2018.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

June Merkle, 88, of Roswell, passed away September 25, 2018. Arrangements

by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Alison Moyer, 82, of Alpharetta, passed away September 28, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Elizabeth Roland, 99, of Alpharetta, passed away October 2, 2018.

Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

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The Salter Forehand Team IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE WE HAVE MOVED TO ANSLEY ATLANTA REAL ESTATE AS FOUNDING MEMBERS OF THE NEW ALPHARETTA OFFICE

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770.284.9900 | 8000 AVALON BOULEVARD, SUITE 220, ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA 30009 Equal Housing Opportunity | Rhonda Haran, Managing Broker. All information believed accurate but not guaranteed