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Joslyn & The Sweet Compression closes out the Saturday evening program at Alpharetta’s Wire & Wood Festival at Town Green Stage. Band members are: Marty Charters (guitar), Steve Holloman (keyboards), Smith Donaldson (bass), Rashawn Fleming (drums), Trevin Little (saxophone) and Chase Fleming (trombone and trumpet).

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BY TIFFANY MORGAN newsroom@appenmedia.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — More than 30 artists converged in downtown Oct. 8-9 for the eighth annual Wire & Wood Alpharetta Music Festival.

Janet Rodgers, president & CEO of the Alpharetta Convention & Visitors Bureau said the festival is unique to the region and has proven an “awesome” addition since its introduction in 2013.

“It is another way we keep forging our way to becoming Alpharetta Music

City and showcasing the city’s vibrant music scene,” Rogers said.

Emily Hackett was just one of the over 30 artists that performed at the weekend music festival.

Hackett, born and raised in Norcross, moved to Nashville to pursue her music career fulltime. Hackett said it’s always a pleasure to be back home, perform and see her peers and former neighbors support her.

Hackett said her initial inspiration was at an early age and it came from her father; being the “guitar guy” at par-

ties and always having a vinyl record on when she got home from school.

“It’s a mix of pure excitement and pure fear,” Hackett said. “It gives me more appreciation [for performing]. Beyonce always says if you don’t have butterflies before you step on stage, then you should just quit so it’s healthy for me to [perform] again and remember how cool it is that I get to do this.”

Next year’s Wire & Wood Alpharetta Music Festival will be held Oct. 7-8, 2022.

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Swatting call reported at Roswell apartment ROSWELL, Ga. — Several emergency units were called to a Walton Way apartment Sept. 30 following false reports of a homicide and suicide attempt.

Someone called 911 claiming that he’d just shot and killed his wife after she attacked him with a knife. The caller said he was about to kill himself.

Police assembled a “hasty team” of officers that removed a man from the apartment who lived there. The team then searched the home and found no evidence of a crime. That’s when officers realized the 911 call was a swatting call, an intentional report of a fake emergency meant to provoke a SWAT team response.

Police said the caller used a Google Voice Over Internet Protocol, which masked the true origins of the call.

The victim said he was using his computer and around the time of the 911 call, he began getting strange messages from friends telling him his account had been hacked on an app called Discord. At the same time, he also started getting text messages that his Verizon password was changed, police said. The victim said he was also locked out of his cell phone and email accounts.

Customer fires pistol in gun range lobby ROSWELL, Ga. — Police were dispatched to the Sharp Shooters Range along Alpharetta Highway after a customer

PUBLIC SAFETY accidentally fired a gunshot in the lobby Sept. 26.

The shooter’s friend told officers he and his buddy visited the gun range and shortly after they arrived, he let his friend check out his 9mm pistol. The shooter failed to check if there were any rounds in the firearm. He pulled the trigger and fired a single bullet that shattered one of the glass countertops.

The shooter admitted that he accidentally fired the pistol in the store lobby and said he apologized to the owners. He agreed to pay for any damages he caused at the range.

Dispute among shoppers leads to threats, insults ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police responded to a verbal argument Sept. 29 at the Kroger along Ga. 9.

The victim said when she went to checkout, there was a shopping cart filled with groceries near the line. The victim looked for the shoppers using the cart, but it was unattended. A man and woman returned to the cart after the woman started placing her items on the conveyor belt and accused her of cutting in front of them in line.

She told officers the suspects cursed at her, insulted her with derogatory names.

The woman said she called her husband who arrived before police responded, and the suspects began threatening him as well. The husband said he tried to intervene and calm the situation as the suspects shouted at his wife. At one point, he said the male suspect told him he was waiting to beat him up.

The suspects eventually left in a black Mercedes Benz sedan.

Two witnesses told officers they saw the suspects shouting at the woman, but they did not hear the alleged threats.

Police were not able to identify the two suspects.

Drug & DUI arrests Joshua Ryan Greatens, 42, of Saddle Bridge Lane, Johns Creek, was arrested Sept. 29 on Ga. 120 for DUI and operating vehicle with expired tag.

Brian Edward Crandall, 42, of Wicks Trace, Marietta, was arrested Sept.

25 on Sloan Street for DUI and possession of drug-related objects.

Frediz A. Benitez Sosa, 25, of Houze Road, Roswell, was arrested Sept.

27 on Roswell Creek Lane for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and possession of drug-related objects.

Michael Shaun Collins, 31, of Edison Drive, Stockbridge, was arrested Oct. 1 on Ga. 400 for DUI, traffic control devices and failure to maintain lane.

Aaron Thomas Gravett, 43, of North Coleman Road, Roswell, was arrested Oct. 1 on Marietta Highway for DUI. Oscar Castro, 48, of Station Circle, Norcross, was arrested Oct. 2 on Holcomb Bridge Road for DUI and headlights required.

Fixtures reported stolen from unfinished home ROSWELL, Ga. — Police responded to a Roswell Farms Drive home under construction Sept. 28 after nearly $9,000 worth of lights and fixtures were stolen.

The victims alleged that the burglary likely occurred sometime overnight between Sept. 23-24. Police said several high-value plumbing fixtures, lanterns, vanity lights as well as bathroom and kitchen faucets were stolen from the unfinished home.

The stolen fixtures were valued at $8,985, according to police.

Correction In an Oct. 7 article titled “Roswell hires new director for Community Development,” the Herald published a photo that was not of Jason Gaines.

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Roswell hosts in-person meeting ahead of TSPLOST vote

By CHAMIAN CRUZ chamian@appenmedia.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Fulton County voters from all 13 cities outside Atlanta are eligible to cast ballots this November to decide whether to renew the .75-cent transportation special purpose local option sales tax, or TSPLOST. “It doesn’t matter if 100 percent of people in Roswell vote for it,” Roswell Transportation Director Muhammad Rauf said. “If it fails overall, then it fails.

And if it passes, it’s going to be for everybody. There’s no one city whose vote counts more.”

Since September, the City of Roswell has been holding a series of public information meetings to help voters understand what the sales tax renewal is and how it would generated revenue to support future transportation projects.

The city’s first in-person meeting took place Oct. 6 at East Roswell Park, where residents were free to walk around and view displays of various projects that would be funded through the tax.

Rauf said TSPLOST 1 passed in 2016.

It was the first time Fulton County cities other than Atlanta had enacted a sales tax specifically for transportation. TSPLOST 1 went into effect in April 2017 and will expire in March 2022, unless voters renew

it for another five years.

The tax is paid by anyone who buys taxable goods and services in Fulton County. Revenue goes toward transportation projects like roads, bridges, sidewalks and other improvements. Rauf said Roswell has 16 projects that it could construct if TSPLOST 2 passes.

“Before TSPLOST 1, all the other cities (outside Atlanta) couldn’t do much,” Rauf said. “They would just look to the state or use their own money which is hard to come up with because there are so many needs in the city — parks and rec, public safety. So, for transportation, the cities were struggling. You had a lot of needs but not a lot of money.”

He said TSPLOST 1 gave the city a new source of revenue for projects that it is continuing to work on. It is on pace to have brought an additional $84 million in transportation dollars to Roswell, and if TSPLOST 2 passes, it is expected to generate the same amount over the next five years.

Many of the TSPLOST 2 projects deal with multi-use trails to make Roswell a more walkable, bike-friendly city.

One example is the Chattahoochee River Parks Multi-use Trail Rehabilitation project, which would involve the milling and replacement of the existing asphalt trail surface, including restoration and

repairs to certain portions of the boardwalk system prone to flood impacts. That project is estimated to cost $2,195,750.

Despite these plans, Rauf said it is important for the public to be heavily involved in the projects they want to see.

“You tell us what you want, where you think the problems are, and then we incorporate all of that and before we start the actual design work for any of these projects, we use the public input to finalize the concept and let the City Council approve it,” Rauf said.

During the meeting, city staff also launched a virtual meeting room that voters can access from any mobile device. The virtual meeting room includes video and animation explaining what TSPLOST 2 is and the projects planned for the City of Roswell if it passes.

Communications Specialist Lavonia Jones said it’s a great tool because it eliminates the need to attend meetings in person and is accessible 24/7. Each project can also be downloaded or saved to any computer. The tool should be available on the city’s website by the end of the week.

The city is also holding two more meetings this month before voters go to the polls Nov. 2. A virtual meeting is slated for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26, and an in-person meeting is slated for 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 18, at City Hall.

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You tell us what you want, where you think the problems are, and then we incorporate all of that and before we start the actual design work for any of these projects, we use the public input to finalize the concept and let the City Council approve it.

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Roswell City Council, mayoral candidates chat with voters

By CHAMIAN CRUZ chamian@appenmedia.com ROSWELL, Ga. — A forum hosted by the Roswell Woman’s Club, Roswell NEXT and League of Women Voters of Atlanta-Fulton drew people from all over town and nearby cities for the chance to meet with the City Council and mayoral candidates one last time before Election Day, Nov. 2.

Over 100 people attended the forum at the Roswell Baptist gymnasium Oct. 7. Unlike a debate, each of the candidates had their own table where they were able to meet with voters one-on-one and share their platform, qualifications and vision.

Roswell Woman’s Club President Jane Mykleby said it was their first time cohosting the forum, but she thought it was well-received by both the candidates and attendees.

Chet Bell, 67, recently moved to east Roswell. He said that like many people his age, what had attracted him to the area was his desire to be closer to his daughter and grandson. But he said he was concerned with how Ga. 400 “separates the community” and wanted to meet with the candidates to hear about how they would approach the issue.

Bell said he was amazed to see stark preservation on one side of the city and new development on the other. He said he would like to see the City Council create more of a community feel and attract small, independent businesses along Holcomb Bridge Road rather than big-box stores.

“I want to see the quality of life be equal on both sides of Ga. 400, so that’s why I was asking [candidate Will Morthland] questions about what the city intends to do, because I think it’s a great place to live but I think it needs further development more than just all the businesses that are along Ga. 400,” Bell said. “If we rely solely on that, I don’t think it’s going to work very well, so that’s my biggest issue.”

Will Morthland is one of three candidates running for the Post 5 seat, left open by Councilman Matt Tyser. The other candidates are Michael Dal Cerro and Yalonda Freeman.

While addressing Bell, Morthland said he thinks all the empty buildings in the area are “targets” for big-box stores.

He said there should be a bigger push on the City Council to repurpose the buildings that are not being used.

Another attendee, Barbara Russell, of Buckhead, said that even though she

does not live in Roswell, she is concerned about traffic and “what the future might be” for the city. She has been a Buckhead resident for 10 years.

“I live very close to Roswell because we have a business operating here, so I decided to come out and see what’s going on because no matter what happens on Nov. 2, it will affect me too,” Russell said.

Several current City Council members who are not up for election this year also attended the forum to learn more about the candidates. Councilwoman Christine Hall said voters approached her as she walked around the room to talk about how the City Council is managing growth, spending city funds and addressing traffic and infrastructure.

“Those are the things that came out of the strategic plan that people want this to be a family-friendly suburban city,” Hall said. “That’s what they moved here for so that’s the kind of stuff I hear.

That could almost be boilerplate to other cities, but that’s what the residents say.”

Three candidates are running for mayor including Kurt Wilson, Jason Yowell and incumbent Lori Henry.

In addition to the Post 5 candidates, Peter Vanstrom is challenging Post 4 incumbent Marie Willsey and Lee Hills

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NORTH METRO ATLANTA — The initial phase of the redistricting process in Georgia premiered Sept. 27 with the release of proposed congressional district maps that could shape elections over the next decade.

The proposed district boundaries alter three seats currently held by Democrats in Fulton, DeKalb and Forsyth counties.

While the maps are preliminary, the implications are evident that Republican legislators are seeking to thwart Democratic gains in the north metro suburbs.

The areas were once Republican strongholds but have changed in population and demographics over the last decade.

The General Assembly will convene Nov. 3 in a special session called by Republican Gov. Brian Kemp to commence the redistricting process that follows the release of census data every 10 years.

The maps will be codified as bills and may go through multiple iterations before boundaries are locked down. Once cleared by Georgia House and Senate votes, the bills move to the governor for consideration. The final districts may be used in the next election cycle or on a

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These maps show the current congressional districts, left, and the proposed redistricting boundaries following the latest census data. The proposal would reshape districts 4, 6 and 7 in DeKalb, Fulton and Forsyth counties. date specified in the law.

For the second time in state history, Republicans control how congressional districts will be drawn.

Census data released earlier this year showed Georgia’s population increased 10.6 percent from 2010 and 2020, a population increase of one million people, just shy of enough to add another congressional seat.

With the proposed maps, Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan and Sen. John Kennedy (RMacon), the chairman of the Senate Redistricting and Reapportionment Committee, issued a statement indicating a commitment to transparency and fairness.

“It is clear that this map not only meets principles of redistricting, but we are proud to present a map that, regardless of political party, Georgians can be proud of,” Duncan said. “Ensuring that any maps we produce are fair, compact, and keep communities of interest together, will continue to be of upmost importance.”

Kennedy said the committee has worked to ensure that citizens from all regions of the state were heard. Ten town halls permitting public comments were held over the summer. One hearing was held June 29 at South Forsyth High School in Cumming.

A political shuffling of Democratic voting blocs would follow in Districts 4, 6 and 7 if the current maps are adopted.

Dunwoody and a portion of north DeKalb County would move from District 6, now held by Rep. Lucy McBath (DSandy Springs), to District 4, held by Rep. Hank Johnson (D-Decatur). In the current and proposed maps, Johnson’s

representation of Rockdale and Newton Counties remain unaffected.

Republican-dominated Forsyth County, which now lies in District 7 and is represented by Lawrenceville Democrat Carolyn Bourdeaux, would be moved to McBath’s District 6, adding a greater chance the seat could flip back to the GOP. Bourdeaux’s seat would likely remain in Democratic control with the new district representing about half of Gwinnett County, after adding the Gwinnett portion of Johnson’s old District.

The revised District 7 would include a portion of Johns Creek in Fulton County.

Since the 2018 midterms, Democrats have cut into the Republican majority in Georgia’s congressional delegation, spurred by metro Atlanta voters. Republicans hold eight districts, while Democrats hold six.

McBath flipped a seat in 2018 held

by Republicans since 1979. Bourdeaux likewise flipped a seat held by Republicans since 2003.

Bourdeaux’s office declined to comment until the final maps were approved, citing legal concerns.

Jake Orvis, McBath’s campaign manager, said the representative is focused on serving her constituents and the state of Georgia. “(McBath’s) work has included sponsoring twice as many bills which became law than her Republican predecessors did in 14 years,” Orvis said. “Rep. McBath’s overwhelming 9-point win in 2020 is proof the people of the 6th want her to continue serving them and that is exactly what they should get.”

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Roswell approves funding for parks master plan Council commits money for development, upkeep

By CHAMIAN CRUZ chamian@appenmedia.com ROSWELL, Ga. — The Roswell City Council compromised and voted unanimously Sept. 27 to fund the Department of Parks, Recreation, Historic and Cultural Affairs’ five-year master plan and maintenance.

The master plan will cost the city $95,000 for a contract with consulting planning firm Brandstetter Carroll Inc. Another $310,000 will be allocated through a budget amendment from the general fund balance for park maintenance.

Jeffrey Leatherman, director of Roswell Parks, Recreation, Historic and Cultural Affairs, said the purpose of the master plan is to build on the objectives of the community on a cyclical basis so recommendations can be made to the City Council. He said the last time the department reached out to the community was about six years ago, and the current five-year master plan expires at the end of the year.

“This includes land acquisition for

the future,” Leatherman said. “It includes what types of fields and facilities we should be advocating for, but it also includes items that we should be prioritizing. Essentially, from the community’s perspective, what are the highest and best uses of the resources that we have made available?”

Initially, the City Council was only supposed to vote on the master plan.

However, Councilman Mike Palermo questioned the immediate need for a master plan when they had cut the department’s budget for annual maintenance by over $300,000 three months prior. His objection led to nearly an hour of back and forth arguing before they were able to reach a compromise.

“If you couldn’t afford needed repairs in your house and you weren’t contributing to your 401K, would you spend thousands of dollars on an architectural design of your dream house?” Palermo said. “Let’s be honest, not the best use of the money if that’s your situation. Well, that is the situation the City of Roswell is in.”

Longtime resident Sue DuPart said she knows of a volunteer docent who recently fell through the back porch at Barrington Hall because the city has not given it the maintenance that it needs.

The historic house museum, located along Barrington Drive, was built in the 1800s.

“It’s sad to see that house unraveling,” DuPart said.

Resident and local businesswoman Janet Russell, a frequent critic of the mayor and City Council, said funding a five-year master plan would only be worth it if the city followed through with the consulting firm’s recommendations. Otherwise, she said, it was a “complete joke.”

“You can’t let the house fall down while you’re making plans,” Russell said. “Life is what happens when you’re making plans…. Everybody in metro Atlanta laughs at Roswell for that and it’s really sad. … No one says hey let’s go to Roswell they have a Target and a Kohl’s and two Home Depots. They come here for what we have.”

But Councilman Matt Judy said they knew all along the city would fund park maintenance. It was just a matter of time. Additionally, he said the City Council had spent an hour before the meeting discussing the city-wide strategic plan, where they agreed to develop and implement the parks and recreation 2022 master plan.

“I find it offensive and misleading

to say we won’t fully fund the parks this year and for years to come and put all the money in it that we can,” Judy said. “… Our very esteemed parks and recreation director would not be standing in front of us asking for $95,000 to fund a plan if he didn’t believe it was necessary. He wouldn’t be standing in front of us asking to fund a plan that wasn’t in our strategic plan that we just saw for an hour before this in the workshop.”

After debating whether to cut funding from other areas of the city’s budget or to use a portion of the $12 million the city is set to receive from the federal government in COVID-19 relief funds over the next two years, Director of Finance Ryan Luckett confirmed the city had sufficient funds to pay for the master plan and maintenance. Councilwoman Marie Willsey asked why they were arguing then.

“I’m not quite sure why we’re having this argument if the funds are available for both needs that the parks director has identified,” Willsey said.

Councilman Marcelo Zapata, the liaison to recreation and parks, made the motion to approve the funding. The motion was seconded by Councilman Matthew Tyser.

Painted Horse Winery to expand in Alpharetta

By SYDNEY DANGREMOND sydney@appenmedia.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Milton’s own Painted Horse Winery is expanding into neighboring Alpharetta and opening a tasting room/wine bar on Roswell Street.

The new PHW Alpharetta will occupy a 1,000-square-foot building and will provide patrons the full gamut of Painted Horse’s wine offerings.

Laura Jesseph, director of marketing, called the expansion a logical and exciting next step for Painted Horse Winery.

“It’s absolutely spiritually an extension of the farm without the horses,” Jesseph said with a laugh.

Local fans of the woman-owned Milton winery will now be able to sip its wide array of wine offerings in downtown Alpharetta while also enjoying live music and charcuterie.

“Inside, it is quaint and small, and we will have a bar and will do tastings, but there is also a nice, big lawn so that we can continue to have people sit out back, listen to the music and enjoy their afternoon or their evening,” Jesseph said.

Kathi Cook, director of Alpharetta Community Development, said that while the business’ permitting process is still in the early stages, she’s optimistic about what it could offer to residents.

“I think it just adds to the energy in the downtown,” Cook said. “From what I’ve seen from their business model, it’s fantastic. It’s a great addition to downtown.”

The farm winery had explored expansion for a while, Jesseph said, but those plans were accelerated in recent months when the City of Milton told the winery they could not continue operations in their existing tasting room which is located on the vineyard property.

Jesseph said the winery has submitted plans to the City of Milton for a new tasting room presence on the farm, but in the meantime it is operating entirely outside per the city’s request.

“So that created a bit of a sense of urgency for us to get this other tasting room open,” Jesseph said. “The City of Alpharetta and several of the business leaders there have been absolutely fantastic to work with and helped navigate the challenge. And the reality is, for a tasting room expansion, Alpharetta was always on the list because the down-

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Milton’s Painted Horse Winery is expanding operations to downtown Alpharetta.

PHW Alpharetta, the winery’s new tasting room/wine bar, is expected to open at 54 Roswell Street before the end of the year. town area is so vibrant, so that it makes a lot of business sense for us.”

The winery’s next step is making changes to the structure on 54 Roswell Street — which Painted Horse employees have nicknamed “The Little White House” — so that it complies with the

Americans with Disabilities Act. This will include adding a sprinkler system and an ADA-compliant bathroom.

If the permitting and modification processes go to-plan, Jesseph said, PHW Alpharetta could open before the end of the year.

My biggest piece of advice here is to hire a Realtor that is an expert in the area you are wanting to purchase.

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ATLANTA, Ga. — For nearly a decade, Holly Horwege has provided quality real estate services for homeowners and buyers in the North Atlanta market.

Currently serving as a top Realtor with Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty’s Alpharetta office, she works closely with clients to find the perfect home. Horwege says she believes in creating personal connections when navigating people through the emotional process behind purchasing a new residence.

“I love people, and real estate is such a personal experience,” Horwege said. “Walking through the selling and buying process can be filled with so many emotions…Buying a home should be an enjoyable process.

Seeing the joy on my clients’ faces at the closing table fuels me to continue to serve my clients to the best of my ability.”

In a competitive industry, it’s important to differentiate yourself.

Horwege says that her own differentiation is determined by whom she surrounds herself. She is grateful for the team of experienced professionals that allow her to thrive as a Realtor.

“In this competitive market, you need every advantage possible,” Hor-

In this competitive market, you need every advantage possible” wege said. “I have a team around me from stagers, to loan officers, to closing attorneys, to a group of amazing Realtors in the Sotheby’s North Atlanta Office, to the best broker in Atlanta.”

Viewing real estate purchasing decisions as a “personal experience,” she understands the difficulties that come with today’s market. For the first time in her career, Horwege says she is noticing that buyers are currently forgoing due diligence, appraisal, and finance contingencies to obtain a house. Meanwhile, sellers are capitalizing on equity in their homes when selling while purchasing a new home at heightened prices. The real estate market is experiencing several difficult changes and Horwege continues to adapt understanding the importance of an expert Realtor.

“My biggest piece of advice here is to hire a Realtor that is an expert in the area you are wanting to purchase.

This is key. Someone highly connected to other agents who knows the inventory that is coming soon, quiet listings, etc. is imperative in this market,” Horwege said.

Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty is located at 1125 Sanctuary Parkway in Alpharetta. To contact Holly Horwege, call 678-3722663 or email her at hollyhorwege@ atlantafinehomes.com.

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Wellstar-United contract ends without a deal, affecting thousands

By ANDY MILLER Georgia Health News MARIETTA, Ga. — Tens of thousands of UnitedHealthcare members will now face higher out-of-pocket fees if they go to Wellstar Health System hospitals and doctors.

The contract between the two organizations ended Oct. 3 without a new agreement. An estimated 80,000 United members will be affected.

Payment for medical services is the sticking point. United says the Wellstar demands for higher reimbursements are excessive, and the 11-hospital Wellstar says it’s seeking the same rates that other insurers are paying.

The nonprofit Wellstar dominates medical care in Cobb County and the suburbs northwest of Atlanta.

“Wellstar’s hospitals are already the most expensive in Atlanta, yet Wellstar refused to move off its demands for an egregious 37 percent price hike over three years that would have increased health care costs by more than $109 million,’’ the Minnesota-based United said in a statement Monday. “This is

not sustainable or affordable for the people and employers we serve.’’

Last week, Wellstar stated that it had “been underpaid by United for years.’’

Josh Berlin, of Atlanta-based consulting firm rule of three LLC, said that the termination of the contract isn’t surprising.

Wellstar, he said, had a previous dispute with Anthem a couple of years ago. United had a messy contract rift with Northside Hospital that was resolved in August, but only after Northside’s Gwinnett facilities went out of network for months.

In past years, a large majority of contract negotiations between hospital systems and insurers would be resolved before a contract was severed.

But more recent battles have gone past the deadlines for reaching a new deal.

“Unfortunately, this continues a trend that has emerged for some time now in a variety of markets around the country,” Berlin said. “The most unfortunate aspect of all of this is the patient or consumer suffers the most, despite short-term remedies offered by

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Wellstar North Fulton is one of 11 hospitals in the health system. a provider.’’

Retirees under the State ​​ Health Benefit Plan’s UnitedHealth Medicare Advantage plan will still have in-network access, Wellstar and UHC said Monday.

Negotiations on the overall contract are continuing, Wellstar said. “We remain hopeful that we can come to a new agreement quickly that prioritizes patient care,” the Marietta-based organization said.

Appen Media chosen as legal organ of Roswell

By CHAMIAN CRUZ chamian@appenmedia.com ROSWELL — For the first time in its more than 30-year history, the Alpharetta-Roswell Herald, part of the Appen Media Group, has been chosen to serve as the legal organ of the City of Roswell.

The legal organ publishes all public notice advertisements for the city as required by state law.

To qualify, a newspaper must be published continuously at least weekly for two years, have and maintain at least a 75 percent paid circulation as

established by an independent audit and contain no more than 75 percent advertising content in no more than one-half of its issues during the previous 12 months.

The Herald has been in publication in Roswell since 1983 and delivers every Thursday. The Roswell Neighbor previously served as the city’s legal organ, but it recently made the decision to move to an online model only.

In July, the City of Roswell issued a request for quotes to establish an annual contract with a local newspaper, and in September, interim City Administrator Michael Fischer signed the

contract with Appen Media, formally making the Herald the legal organ of Roswell.

The city states that in a typical month, Roswell places an average of 20 legal advertisements and legal notices for public hearings in various sizes along with retail displays.

The city also typically runs four ads associated with elections and approximately 20 alcoholic beverage license application notices every year, as required by law, and paid for by the applicants.

In a response to the city’s request for quotes, Publisher Hans Appen wrote

that the core of the Herald’s mission is to keep the Roswell community engaged and informed by promoting local businesses and reporting on quality-of-life issues so citizens can be involved in the changes they wish to see.

“A city’s promotion of its legal advertising is an extension of its efforts to transparently communicate government services that are paid for using taxpayers’ dollars,” Appen wrote. “We believe we are the most effective possible partner to verifiably take on that responsibility….”

The Herald will begin publishing legal advertising this month.

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Alyssa: Hey you two! Thanks for meeting with me again. Winning the Best Dermatologist and Best Vein specialist for four years in a row means you must be doing something right! To what do you contribute your continued success?

Dr. Taylor: Thank you! Well, I believe that my patients understand our sincerity and our dedication to their healthcare.

Kathryn and I and our amazing team all honestly care about our patients and their well-being. I hope that that sincerity comes through during our interactions.

We always strive to give our patients our complete attention and to learn more about an individual as a person as well as a patient. There are plenty of times when a patient brings something to our attention or when a case compels us to do additional research. Kathryn and I are constantly collaborating and advocating on our patients’ behalf. I believe that comes through.

Kathryn: I agree with everything that Dr. Taylor said, our team really is wonderful. And we have received a lot of compliments that the practice has a personal and “boutique” feel, even as we deliver care that is scientific and academic.

Alyssa: Dr. Taylor we all know that you are a board-certified dermatologist, and a fellowship trained Mohs surgeon.

There is no doubt of your ability to skillfully handle dermatology and skin cancer patients. How many surgeries have you performed now?

Dr. Taylor: Oh, probably over 10,000, but more important than the number is the type of cases that we are treating. I believe that we are one of the only practices in the state of Georgia that performs true Mohs surgery for melanoma on the face.

Many of the surgeries that we perform are truly life-saving, and I am proud of the type of work that we perform.

Alyssa: How does varicose vein treatment fit into your practice and what advancements did Kathryn Filipek bring?

Dr. Taylor: We are beyond grateful for the addition of Kathryn! She really is a fantastic and knowledgeable provider. Most importantly, our skillsets really complement one another. For example, my focus in the vein clinic portion of our practice is on treating venous disease that results

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Alyssa: Well, I think that will help our readers understand more of what helps you both win Best Of year after year. But, as is now tradition, I thought we could ask a few casual questions to allow your readers get to know you both a little better.

When you started working at Premier Dermatology, what surprised you?

Brent: The administrative side of running a practice was more complicated than I had anticipated. I was not wearing rose-tinted glasses when we opened, but electronic medical records, government reporting, and the insurance-side of medicine all were more challenging than I expected. I want to thank all the patients who put up with the hiccups in the first two years for their understanding as we were working out some of the kinks.

Kathryn: Prior to joining Premier Dermatology in early 2020, I had spent almost 19 years working in larger dermatology practice settings. In starting here, I was pleasantly surprised by the “family” feel of the practice and not only how close the staff were to each other, but how close some of the patients were to my current coworkers. It is comforting to be a part of a true “work family.”

What are your pet peeves?

Brent: I think most of my pet peeves involve reckless or aggressive driving. On the road, people all too often act like they see cars as obstacles rather than as fellow travelers.

Kathryn: Expecting instant gratification without the willingness to do the work. I believe hard work is often necessary to achieve your goals. This is something I tell my kids about homework and

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Premier: Continued from Page 12 good grades, as well as my patients who often require a regular routine to maintain or improve their skin conditions.

If your childhood had a smell, what would it have been?

Brent: Blueberry pie and fresh cut grass. My grandfather had a blueberry and Christmas tree farm and my mom is a fantastic baker. I am beyond lucky to have been able to play outside all day, explore the farm, catch various critters then come inside to homemade desserts. I had a fantastic childhood.

Kathryn: Basically, the outdoors in Michigan. Nose-closing crisp air in the winter, water (from the snow melting) in the spring, fresh grass and dirt or sap on my hands as a kid, and leaves in the fall (which basically ended in September for me.)

What is the most ridiculous outfit you’ve ever worn?

Brent: I once won a Halloween contest by dressing up as a bag of Jelly Belly jellybeans. My neighborhood Costco gave me a huge clear plastic bag, and I punched holes in it for my arms and legs and filled it up with dozens of different color balloons then taped a Jelly Belly logo across it.

My costume was the hit of the party, and nobody could get past me because I was seven feet wide.

Kathryn: Anything in the 80’s. Don’t even ask about my hairstyle. Perms rocked!

Lastly, if you could tell your 16-year-old self something, what would it be?

Brent: To not put too much stock in timelines. I was raised very traditionally, and I thought that I was going to meet my wife in college, get married right after we graduated then start a family a few years later, and it made me worried when I hadn’t met the right person by the time that I expected. My advice to the teenage me would be to just pour yourself into positive and worthwhile activities and that the result would be becoming who you are supposed to and meeting who you are supposed to all in its own time.

Kathryn: Stop stressing. You’ll make it happen. I was so focused on my future, worrying about not achieving my goals, and how I was going to put myself through school that I didn’t stop to enjoy being 16. In hindsight, I realize that having a bit more faith would have gotten me to the same endpoint without all of the pressure I put on myself.

Thank you to Dr. Brent Taylor and Kathryn Filipek for sharing a little more about themselves and congratulations again for winning both Best Dermatologist and Best Vein Specialist in North Fulton for 2021!

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Announcement: Many of you have asked my opinion about candidates running in the upcoming election for Alpharetta City Council. I’m happy to share my view: First, experience counts. Council is routinely asked to find fair and equitable solutions to complicated matters, typically involving stakeholders with competing interests.

Balancing growth and quality of life is no easy task.

Donald Mitchell, the only incumbent in the race, stands out. As Mayor Pro Tem - an honor bestowed on him unanimously by his fellow council members - he’s the ultimate team player - the bridge-builder we need to keep Alpharetta moving forward.

Second, results are even more important. Donald’s record is clear: he has consistently voted to lower taxes for homeowners; he also voted to cut wasteful government spending in support of raises for our public safety officers; and he led efforts to fund expansion of our trails system and parklands.

ROSWELL, Ga. — A 47-year-old man is accused of disguising and funneling drugs into several Georgia prisons.

Roswell Police spokesman Tim Lupo said that officers were searching for stolen vehicles or wanted persons in the parking lot of a Roswell Comfort Inn on July 11 when they came across a vehicle belonging to Stephen Mott, of Columbus, who was wanted out of Cobb County on felony drug charges.

The officers confirmed with the front desk that Mott was staying there and proceeded to knock on his room door. After knocking a second time and receiving no answer, the police report states the officers heard someone lock the door from the inside and turn up the volume of a TV or radio.

Moments later, the officers saw Mott drive eastbound on Holcomb Bridge Road and pull into a BP gas station, where they initiated a felony traffic stop. The report states the officers drew their weapons and pointed them at Mott. He cooperated, and the officers placed him under arrest.

During the arrest, the police report states, the officers discovered three cell

phones, numerous syringes, scales, drug testing kits and other drug-related objects inside Mott’s black 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche.

Lupo said officers also executed a search warrant on Mott’s hotel room, where they found more items including 8.5 pounds of synthetic cannabinoids, 1.57 ounces of methamphetamine, 14.7 grams of heroin and numerous items used to manufacture or process drug materials.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation Clandestine Laboratory Response Team helped to safely process and dismantle the items that were found in the hotel room, Lupo said.

Detectives with Roswell’s Special Investigations Section conducted a months-long probe following the arrest and determined that Mott is a known member of the “Ghostface Gangsters.”

According to the Department of Justice, the Ghostface Gangsters is a whitesonly prison gang that formed in the Cobb County jail system in 2000. The gang has since expanded outside the prison system, and its membership is now estimated at 5,000.

“Members follow written gang litera-

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Those are just recent highlights of his ten years on Council.

Experience. Results. Leadership.

That describes the Donald Mitchell I’ve worked with as a member the Planning Commission and City Council, and those are the reasons I enthusiastically support him in the upcoming election.

Finally, as you may have read elsewhere, I am retiring from City Council at year-end.

Thank you for allowing me to serve you on Alpharetta City Council, Post 3. It’s been an honor that I hope I have earned each day of my term.

It is true that I have been the only woman on Council during my term. It is also true that some would have you believe that Council needs a “woman’s voice” for diversity and balance. I urge you to put experience and proven results ahead of any gender considerations in assessing the candidates before you.

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ATLANTA — Participation rates dropped, but scores increased, on the Scholastic Aptitude Tests (SAT) taken by the class of 2021 in the Fulton County School System and across the state.

District officials noted the participation rate in Fulton County’s 16 traditional high schools was nearly 30 percent lower than in 2020, primarily due to COVID-19 disruptions.

“We [went from] 5,114 students taking the exam in 2020 to 3,573 taking it in 2021,” explained Deputy Chief Academic Officer Gyimah Whitaker.

Lower participation rates were also seen across Georgia and the country last year as pandemic-related issues shuttered testing locations and paused test registrations. About 700,000 fewer students nationally took the SAT in 2021 than did in 2020.

Officials with the Georgia Department of Education said 38 percent of students in Georgia’s class of 2021 took the SAT. They also continued to outperform their peers across the country for the fourth year in a row.

“Despite the fact that part of their high-school education took place against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, Georgia’s students did an outstanding job on the SAT — both increasing scores and outperforming their counterparts in the nation’s public schools,” State School Superintendent Richard Woods said.

The SAT is a college entrance exam administered by The College Board.

The test has two sections – critical reading/writing and mathematics

– each worth 800 points. A score of 1600 is the highest possible score.

District-wide on the 2021 SAT, Fulton County Schools had an average score of 1128 among its 16 traditional high schools, up 50 points from the previous year.

Among the 181 school systems across Georgia, Fulton County Schools posted the fourth highest SAT average for the class of 2021. The state’s top scoring district was Forsyth County Schools (1193 average), followed by Cobb County Schools (1150) and Gwinnett County Schools (1132).

Among individual schools in Fulton County Schools, Northview High School led all district high schools with an average score of 1301. That was also the second highest score in the state, behind only perennial leader Gwinnett School of Math and Science with an average of 1378.

The two high-performing schools were the only public schools to report scores above 1300. Statewide, 472 high schools reported scores on the 2021 SATs. In North Fulton, only two of the eight traditional high schools, Cambridge and Roswell, reported lower scores than in 2020. Participation also dropped by 623 students total across the eight schools.

Whitaker said Fulton County Schools understands the importance of the SAT in both college admissions and college readiness, especially during COVID. “We have provided schools with study guides, lesson plans, parent communication and test prep,” she said. “Even in a pandemic, we will not distract from the hard work and dedication of our students.”

2021 SAT Performance in Fulton County High Schools (2020 data in parentheses) School Alpharetta Cambridge Centennial Chattahoochee Johns Creek Milton Northview Roswell Fulton Georgia

No. Tested 298 (422) 332 (384) 165 (290) 289 (314) 299 (345) 331 (425) 306 (363) 274 (374) 3,573 (5,114) ≈ 49,000 (41,500)

Total Score 1265 (+76) 1191 (-15) 1127 (+35) 1249 (+16) 1241 (+21) 1201 (+37) 1301 (+19) 1141 (-19) 1128 1077

Reading/Writing 624 596 573 617 613 609 638 578 568 546

Math 640 594 553 632 628 592 663 563 560 531

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School board splits on K-8 school model

BY CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmedia.com ATLANTA — The Fulton County School Board’s rejection of a plan to form a kindergarten through 8th school in the southern part of the county revealed a deep divide among the seven members.

The split vote also signaled that the new approach to education will likely find more support in the North Fulton region.

During a Sept. 30 meeting, a recommendation by Superintendent Mike Looney to fold Conley Hills Elementary into neighboring Paul D. West Middle School failed on a 5-2 vote. The outcome was not unexpected by Looney.

“The easy route for me would be to recommend what’s popular and what people want,” Looney said. “But the professional, ethical portion of me says I have to recommend what…the research says is the most beneficial for students academically, culturally and safely.”

The blended school would have been the district’s first K-8 model, but the idea failed to gain support in the school community.

“The Conley Hills community has waited a very long time to get a new building,” said South Fulton board

member Kimberly Dove. “They were promised a K-5 and we should deliver that to them.”

The board approved spending nearly $7 million on a nearby parcel to re-build the aging elementary school. That sum is in addition to the $44 million already allocated to construct the new school.

Conley Hills currently has an enrollment under 400 students in grades K-5.

Prior to the board vote, Chief Academic Officer Cliff Jones presented data which shows K-8 schools result in fewer disciplinary infractions, less bullying, higher attendance, and fewer suspensions and expulsions than traditional middle schools. It is a common model in private schools and in a growing number of urban communities. “[K-8 schools] eliminate disruption in school transitions, students and parents feel more connected, and [this] leads to higher academic performance,” Jones said, citing research conducted in the past decade.

The board vote on the K-8 model also split board members who represent North Fulton cities.

While Katha Stuart (Roswell) and board president Julia Bernath (Roswell/ Sandy Springs) voted with the majority, Katie Reeves (Alpharetta, Milton) and

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Linda McCain (Johns Creek) dissented.

Reeves supported Looney’s recommendation and the research that supports K-8 academies in some communities. “[The K8 model] is special and will be built in Fulton, and it will be successful,” Reeves said. “And doing something difficult [in my district] is not something that’s foreign to me.”

She noted 15 years ago she supported the decision to close Milton High School after 80 years in downtown Alpharetta and rebuild it in the City of Milton. Then like now, Reeves said, her decisions were not based on politics.

“It was not a popular thing to do,” she added. “But I believed my fellow board members did not do it to harm to my community, or to damage me politically, but because it was the right thing to do.”

McCain also threw her support behind Looney’s recommendation. She pushed back against what she believed had become a political argument, and not an educational one.

“We are going against a recommendation which in my opinion is best for kids,” McCain said. “We are doing this because there are adults who want something different.”

Stuart noted she is in favor of the

K-8 model and “excited” about it coming to North Fulton, but supports the East Point community and their wishes.

“I’m looking at this community and [their] board members,” Stuart said.

“This is what we promised and what is expected in that area.”

While there have been no formal discussions regarding a K-8 academy in North Fulton, there appears to be support, Reeves said.

The area has several middle schools with low enrollment, including Haynes Bridge and Holcomb Bridge, which have been eyed as possible sites for a nontraditional format.

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Northern Ridge names September Eagle Scouts The Northern Ridge Boy Scout District (cties of Roswell, Alpharetta, John’s Creek, Milton) has announced its newest Eagle Scouts, who completed their Eagle Board of Review on Sept.

30, 2021 at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church.

The new Eagle Scouts are: Ethan Loy, of Troop 2000, sponsored by Johns Creek Presbyterian Church, whose project was the design and construction of two long shelves to store string bass cases, a double shelf to store the school’s instruments, two shelf dividers and retouching an outdoor staircase with new pebbles for Johns Creek High School.

Kevin Murray Jr., of Troop 7153, sponsored by St. Brigid Catholic Church, whose project was the design and construction of three picnic tables for the soccer field at Holy Redeemer Catholic School.

John Powell, of Troop 985, sponsored by Northbrook United Methodist Church, whose project was the collection of worn or damaged American flags and then holding a retirement ceremony for them.

Cory Borek, of Troop 1459, sponsored by St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, whose project was the design

and construction of a new staircase in the woods behind St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church outdoor chapel, making access to North Park easier.

David Nelson, of Troop 356, sponsored by Fellowship Christian School, whose project was the design and construction of three stowable storm shutters, door screen covers to shield the two doors from inclement weather and two screens over the basement windows at Living Science Home Studies.

Garrett Burch, of Troop 431, sponsored by Roswell United Methodist Church, whose project was the design and construction of a set of bookshelves on wheels to house all the sheet music for the Roswell High School Band room.

David Melonakos, of Troop 1717, sponsored by Cross of Life Lutheran Church, whose project was the rebuilding of the lectern for the outdoor classroom at Milton High School as well as rebuilding and painting the two drum major podium boxes for Milton High School.

Jerry Song, of Troop 841, sponsored by St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, whose project was the design and construction of four benches and a picnic table to help create an openair meeting area at Lebanon Baptist

Pictured, from top left: Ethan Loy, Kevin Murray Jr., John Powell, Cory Borek and David Nelson; bottom row, from left, are: Garrett Burch, David Melonakos, Jerry Song, Alexander Van Alstyne and Connor Siddall.

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Alexander Van Alstyne, of Troop 143, sponsored by John’s Creek United Methodist Church, whose project was the design and construction of 11 benches for Saint Columba’s Church.

Connor Siddall, of Troop 629, sponsored by Mt. Pisgah United Methodist Church, whose project was the design and construction of two raised garden beds, at Northwood Elementary School.

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Suspect: Continued from Page 16 ture, use violence to enforce gang rules and facilitate the gang’s criminal activities from within prisons using contra-

band cell phones,” the Department of Justice stated.

Lupo said Mott is believed to have been purchasing synthetic cannabinoids in powdered form and converting the powder into a liquid before soaking it into paper and disguising it as official correspondence.

It is alleged that he would then mail the drug-infused paper to various contacts within the Georgia prison system for consumption. Lupo said he may have been doing this since at least the beginning of this year.

“But likely longer,” Lupo said. “There have been no other arrests in connection

with our investigation at this time.”

Mott has been in custody at the Fulton County Jail since July 13. He is facing nine charges including trafficking in heroin, trafficking in methamphetamine, use of communication facility in committing a crime and participating in criminal gang activity.

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I have always found that most people want to help other people, especially if that act of helping is easy, really easy.

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So, here is the situation and it is all set up for you and for me.

I already pitched in and wrote a check to the “situation” for $500. It could have been for any amount. That’s all I had to do. That’s all that was asked.

Help us pay for this situation. Everything else someone else is doing.

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I have written about this before.

There are over 200 children who live in an extremely poor part of Kentucky — a coal town — who, because in large part of my friends Ralph and Sarah Rucker and Larry and Joyce Smith and a loyal group of their local supporters will have Christmas presents this year. These kids will know that just because they are poor and happened to have been born in a place that isn’t so full of opportunities like we have here in North Atlanta, that doesn’t mean that other people don’t care about them.

Every year, the Ruckers and Smiths and their friends and supporters — as well as a ministry — start buying presents around mid-summer, well over 200 bundles of Christmas presents, gifts, and food. This is a really substantial effort. The bundles of presents are driven up in a semi-truck full to the brim.

The group budgets about $200 for each kid’s bundle of Christmas presents, about the cost of one nice meal in downtown Alpharetta. And every year, that is what they spend, even when it means that a lot of those dollars come out of

their own pockets.

Ralph and Sarah are well into their 80s. I don’t know how old Larry and Joyce are, but if they are hanging out with Ralph, they, let’s say, aren’t spring chickens. And they are not wealthy. I know Ralph still works 5-7 days a week doing landscape work and some concrete. Sarah only recently retired from work at the hospital.

Ralph and Sarah, Larry and Joyce and all their supporters’ annual Christmas effort is an act of love, a pure act of kindness and caring. We all should thank them for the example that they provide to us.

So, if you want something good, really good that you are responsible for that will brighten up your day and of course also the day of a whole lot of children who didn’t have the good fortune to have been born in North Fulton County, pull out your check book and feel the sun and see light in these all too dark times. It’s easy. Ralph and Sara, Larry and Joyce and their support group do almost all the heavy lifting. You need only lift your pen.

That’s it. While they don’t really have a formal deadline, I know that they usually drive up in late November or early December, so the time to kick in funds to help buy the presents for these children is now.

Checks should be made out to Integrated Community Ministries — the ministry in Kentucky that hosts the Christmas effort. Mail to Ralph Rucker, C/O Appen Media Group, 319 North Main Street, Alpharetta, GA, 30009, or just swing by our office and drop off.

If you have questions, Ralph can be reached at 678-898-7237. I also can be reached to answer any questions: 770-527-4042.

You can also go on the website for Integrated Community Ministries and donate. The web address is Ky-ICM.org and if you go to their site, be sure to click on “What we do” and then check out the “Annual Christmas Program!”

Smile! We’ll all get through this trying time together. And helping others is the ticket.

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“With some awesome bucks already taken in archery season, I think we are in for an excellent firearms season,” said Charlie Killmaster, state deer biologist for the Wildlife Resources Division. “The 2020 deer season had one of the highest ratings for hunter satisfaction on record, and I expect 2021 to be no different.”

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Hunting repeatedly shows itself as a safe sport with only a small percentage of the hunting population ever involved in any type of incident.

With over half a million hunters afield, Georgia reported only 25 hunting incidents in 2020, and 11 of those were tree stand use related.

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Many adapted to technologies that would allow them to see patients over Zoom.

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My rod and my staff… …as in my fishing rod and my walking staff, although “staff” sounds very formal for what is basically just a stick with a handle on one end.

I could go on and on about the “rod” STEVE HUDSON part of this. Fishing Get Outside Georgia, rods are special, as aa4bw@comcast.net any angler knows, and fisherfolk always have their favorites. I think my favorite is that tiny little 6-foot flyrod I built for myself last spring, a rod that I use when fishing for native brook trout far, far back in the hills.

Perhaps it’s the big ol’ 9-foot rod I used to land my first salmon years ago in Alaska. I made that rod, too, and it will always have a special place on my rod rack.

Or maybe it’s the one that started it all – the Shakespeare fiberglass Wonderod that my dad gave me decades ago when my age was still in the single digits and life was a whole lot simpler. It was a pretty good rod back then, though by today’s standards it’s heavy as lead. Still, I’ll take it down

now and then and fish with it for an hour or two, just for old time’s sake and for the comfort of wiping the mud off memories that might otherwise fade away and be gone.

The fact is that I have way more fishing rods than I need. They just sort of multiply. It happens almost on its own, subtly and without fanfare, until one day you realize that you just might need a bigger house.

On the other hand, the “staff” part (as in “hiking staff”) has remained much simpler, but no less essential.

How’s that? Well, age (that inevitable companion on every journey these days) seems to take great delight in reminding me that the knees aren’t what they used to be and that I should not be leaping from rock to rock like I used to. It’s inevitable, I suppose, but in the near term the the solution is a helping hand from a trusty hiking staff.

I love a hiking staff for the exquisite stability that it provides. It’s a welcome companion and a great confidence booster.

I currently have two hiking staffs (staves?) that I use a lot. Let me tell you about them.

One is about as rustic as they

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come. It’s a piece of stream-seasoned wood that I pulled from a logjam in a little northeast Georgia creek. You see, I’d set out to fish a backcountry brook trout stream, but somehow in my prep I’d neglected to check off the “hiking staff” box. At first, I thought I’d be okay. But this creek was rocky, and on that particular day the knees were making themselves known. Maybe that was because a weather front was coming through, and everybody knows that weather fronts can make even good knees hurt. That was it. Right?

Sure.

Anyway, about 10 minutes into my upstream perambulation, I took a step that came down on a rock that wasn’t near as stable as it looked. Uh-oh. A moment of frantic flailing followed, restoring balance just in the nick of time.

That’s when I decided I was gonna have to find me a hiking staff. I saw what looked like a promising candidate sticking out of a nearby tangle of limbs, and after tugging it free I found it was nigh onto perfect. I carried it with me the rest of the day, and I carry it in the car with me still. We’ve logged a lot of miles together since then.

The other staff in my arsenal is as fancy and high-tech as that other is rustic and simple. It is an actual telescoping hiking staff, featuring an

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Wayne and I talked a lot about getting together to do some hiking.

Every time we met, we talked about trails and made plans. But whenever a designated hike day rolled around, it always seemed that life got in the way and the hike just never happened.

That went on for years.

And then Wayne passed away not too long ago. We never did get in that hiking trip, though I think of him every time I tighten up the boot laces and pick up that staff and set off with it down some trail.

Earlier today, I took a few minutes to clean up that staff, wiping away the accumulated mud from the last time I had it on the trail. As I brushed off the dirt, the engraved words were clear again.

“Thy rod and thy staff.” There are lessons in there if I just won’t let them get away.

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