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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police are investigating a Sept. 23 incident in which an $8,000 electronic reader was stolen from a car parked at the Publix on Haynes Bridge Road.

The driver of the car said he parked at the store at 3 p.m. and returned about five minutes later. When he returned, the

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Teenager caught speeding over 100 mph on highway ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police arrested a teenager Sept. 19 after he was caught speeding 106 mph on Ga. 400 northbound, near Haynes Bridge Road.

Police had been patrolling the area at 2 a.m., when an officer saw a car pass by at a high rate of speed. The speed limit on the road is 65 mph.

Shortly after police spotted the car, the driver struck a raised concrete lane divider, damaging the undercarriage and spilling oil on the highway.

Three other juvenile passengers were in the car and were later turned over to their parents. The driver, a 16-year-old from Alpharetta, was arrested without incident for reckless driving, speeding, failure to maintain lane and no license.

Woman refuses to pay for spa services rendered ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police are investigating a Sept. 27 incident in which a woman left the Hollywood Manicure and Spa on Old Milton Parkway without paying for her services.

The woman entered the store close to 3 p.m. and stayed for almost three hours.

After the woman received a manicure and pedicure, she said she was unhappy with the color. The woman said she wouldn’t pay for the work and left. The total value of the unpaid services is $160.

reader was gone.

The reader had been located on the front passenger seat below a towel. The car was not locked before the driver left, police said.

Publix has video footage of the incident.

Counterfeit bill found by restaurant employee ALPHARETTA, Ga. — An employee at the Chronic Tacos on North Point Drive called police Sept. 20 after they found a fake $100 bill in a cash register.

The employee said the bill had been used the previous day on a $6 purchase. About $94 in change was given in change to the customer.

The store had footage of the incident and the suspect who passed the counterfeit bill.

The bill was given to police.

Gas container stolen from parked work truck ROSWELL, Ga. — Police are investigating a Sept. 27 incident in which a gas container was stolen from a truck parked at Studio Movie Grill on Holcomb Bridge Road.

The owner, who drives the truck for a landscaping service, had parked at 8:50 a.m. About 30 minutes later, when he returned, the owner was unable to find the gas tank.

The $75 container had been kept in the truck bed.

Woman arrested for theft from department store ROSWELL, Ga. — Police arrested a woman Sept. 23 for shoplifting from the Walmart on Mansell Road.

The store’s loss prevention officer called police after he saw the suspect fraudulently return items he said were likely stolen from another location.

The suspect had just been caught

leaving the store without paying for an item once police arrived.

The stolen item was a $30 bluetooth speaker.

The woman, identified as 33-year-old Rishaunda Lewis of Decatur, was arrested without incident for shoplifting.

Wanted man arrested during routine stop ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police arrested a wanted man Sept. 23 after he was identified during a traffic stop.

Police were patrolling on Haynes Bridge Road that morning, when an officer stopped a car because of an expired tag. While talking to the driver, police discovered that he had an active warrant from Lawrenceville for failure to appear.

The man, identified as 42-year-old Nicholas Matthaes of Marietta, was arrested without incident on warrant.

Scammer poses as agent to steal information ROSWELL, Ga. — A Roswell woman met with police Sept. 26 to report that a scammer had stolen her information.

The woman had received a call that morning from someone claiming to represent the Social Security Administration. The caller said the woman had a warrant out for her arrest and that they needed the woman’s personal information, including the last for digits of her Social Security number.

After the woman provided the information, the caller asked her to provide her bank information. At this point, the woman became suspicious of the caller and hung up.

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Roswell candidates address community questions at forum

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Candidates for the Roswell City Council addressed topics ranging from economic development to high-density housing at an Oct. 3 community forum at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center.

The format allowed each series of candidates to respond to specific questions garnered from community groups.

Each of the three posts up for election this November is contested, and candidates used the forum to distinguish themselves from their challengers.

Nowhere was that more evident than in the Post 2 race, where incumbent Michael Palermo and challenger Geoff Smith traded barbs over development.

The exchange began innocently enough when Smith raised the point that for Roswell to improve its infrastructure, it will need to raise its tax base. Right now, he said, most property tax revenues are borne by homeowners, and the city needs to do more to increase its commercial tax base.

Smith recommended creating a community improvement district — a group of commercial property owners who tax themselves to pay for improvements — as a means of generating revenue for infrastructure upgrades.

Palermo used the discussion to tout his perennial fight against high-density residential developments, and he accused Smith of having the backing of those on the current council that make concessions to developers who cram housing into commercial projects. He also tied Smith to previous councilmembers who approved plans for the Vickers development on Ga. 9 to have buildings right near the sidewalk.

Smith called Palermo’s charge “silly,”

Each of the three posts up for election this November is contested, and candidates used the forum to distinguish themselves from their challengers. and stated that he wrote in his newsletter that the Vickers development did not match anything on Canton Street.

“My opinions are widely known and widely read, and it’s very easily defensible,” Smith said.

Candidates for the other two council seats were a little less confrontational.

Post 1 candidates addressed a question relating to use of the city’s various historic buildings and sites.

Incumbent Marcelo Zapata said Roswell’s identity includes history and nature, and both elements contribute to the city’s image. The city, he said, needs to be more creative in its use of the historic homes it owns.

In addition, Zapata said Roswell needs to make use of the historic value of its cemeteries.

“This is another historic asset that needs to be taken into consideration,” he said.

Zapata’s opponent, Donald Horton spoke in favor of creating a new department that oversees and coordinates Roswell’s historical assets.

“I really think it’s vitally important that our historic assets are under the umbrella of its own department… with its own staff,” Horton said. He said some of the city-owned historic homes could

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be better managed and utilized for public use with a full-time staff.

He said the recently acquired Mimosa Hall could become a money generator through its use as a meeting site and event center for specific occasions and small concerts.

Three of the four candidates running for Post 3 were on hand for the forum.

Candidate Lisa Holland was not in attendance.

Among the topics they addressed was affordable housing for the young and for the workforce.

Keith Goeke said Roswell has affordable housing. He said approximately 15,000 apartments that can provide affordable housing. He also said that a young couple, just starting out with a combined income of $80,000 a year, could qualify for a $350,000 home. In the past year, he said, 1,786 homes sold in Roswell, 116 below $250,000 and 645 under $300,000.

Roswell has a housing authority that provides subsidized housing for lowincome residents, Goeke said.

Candidate Christine Hall said the Roswell Housing Authority does a good job providing for low-income residents. But

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Mike Palermo and Geoff Smith in order to attract young couples, maintain affordability for seniors and sustain a strong workforce, the city must do more, she said.

One measure, she said, would be to allow for cottage court residential in certain areas. These courts support up to nine homes per acre and could provide a foothold for first-time homebuyers. Another creative consideration would be to allow manufactured housing in certain areas as well. Manufactured housing, Hall said, has improved remarkably in quality over recent years and would help add to affordable housing options.

Candidate Kay Howell said she paid $108,000 for a home when she first moved to Roswell, but housing today remains out of reach for some.

The city could promote use of its blighted residential and underdeveloped areas to address the situation, Howell said. Existing homes in disrepair could be renovated and upgraded, which would not only produce lower-cost housing but would also generate jobs.

“I think that would be the ideal thing to do for Gen. X, for Gen. Y, for people that are on fixed income,” she said. “I think that’s where we need to start.”

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Forestry Commission lifts ban on outdoor burning in Georgia GEORGIA — Though burning leaf piles and campfires are hallmarks of fall, Georgia’s current drought should make residents pause before they decide to burn outdoors.

The Georgia Forestry Commission is urging everyone to follow established procedures and exercise extreme caution when using fire outside.

“There’s a five-step fire danger system used nationally, and right now Georgia is in the four and five categories, indicating very high fire danger,” Georgia Forestry Commission Chief of Protection Frank Sorrells said.

Burn permits issued by the Georgia Forestry Commission are required for any outdoor burning in the state to help prevent wildfires and problems generated by smoke. In 54 counties, primarily in north Georgia, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division sets annual summer burning restrictions to reduce emissions from ground level ozone that may jeopardize air quality.

Those restrictions were lifted on Tuesday, October 1.

“The GFC will resume issuing burn permits on a day-to-day basis, following our established fire danger and smoke management procedures, in those counties which have been under the EPD

Burn Ban since May 1,” Sorrells said.

“We recognize the importance of and promote prescribed burning for the many wildfire prevention, forest management and agriculture benefits it provides. However, right now we’re asking everyone to be extremely vigilant when doing any open burning, including burning yard debris,” he continued.

Wildfire activity is on the rise statewide, Sorrells said. Over the past three months, Georgia Forestry Commission wildland firefighters have responded to 41 percent more fires than its previous five-year average.

Sorrells said escaped debris burns are the number one cause of wildfires in our state, and it may be necessary and wise to delay or postpone open burning if local conditions are unfavorable. The GFC recommends those who burn keep tools on hand such as water, a shovel and a cell phone.

“Never hesitate to call 911, and never leave your fire unattended” Sorrells said.

DeKalb, Forsyth and Fulton were among the 54 counties whose summer burn bans were lifted.

For specific information about conducting open burning, permitting requirements and current fire conditions in your area, contact your county’s GFC office or visit GaTrees.org.

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Donald Horton What is your stance on development in Roswell?

First, we need to understand that Roswell is over 95 percent built out. That means that most of what will happen is HORTON redevelopment. We have many shopping centers and strip malls around Roswell that are underutilized.

I believe that the city needs to work with property owners to come up with solutions that can help us redevelop those properties into business complexes that would fill a need we have for office space. Most of our existing office space is fully occupied, and in order to attract new businesses, we have to have a place to put them.

How would you cultivate a culture of trust and transparency?

We can start on the local level by making certain members of the community have access to all public meetings though live stream, recorded video and hard copy transcripts. Furthermore, we need to ensure public records are easier to access for all citizens. The situation regarding access to public safety records earlier this year is an example of how we can improve transparency in city government.

If elected, what would be your top one or two priorities?

My top priority when elected is to help restore confidence in Roswell. Like many Roswell residents, I share the same concern that our city government is divided. It’s important we elect leaders who can bring people together to find common ground.

I want to codify the recommendations that came out of the Historic District Master Plan. There are protections in

that plan that are desperately needed for our Historic District.

Website: www.votedonhorton.com Email: donald@votedonhorton.com Marcelo Zapata (Incumbent) What is your stance on development and redevelopment in Roswell?

We need to develop innovative commercial and recreational destination places on our ZAPATA commercial corridors by providing a complete experience, combining original office concepts, entertainment, arts, unique shopping, food and fitness for the community to enjoy.

To resolve this challenge, we need to create a Roswell Economic Development Department with professional capabilities and experience to successfully implement the vision, wishes and needs of the community at large. The Roswell Economic Development Department would coordinate actions and efforts among many different chambers of commerce and economic development organizations, reporting and being accountable directly to all elected officials.

How would you cultivate a culture of trust and transparency?

Transparent leadership and actions are key to fostering, cultivating and building a culture of trust with the community.

I deeply believe on leading by example with a consistent, community-oriented voting record as a result of an inclusive, engaging governance that takes into consideration the vision, wishes and needs of the people in an open and clear decision-making process.

If elected, what would be your top one or two priorities?

To continue standing for our community at large, consistently demonstrated for near four years, and to continue advocating and promoting responsible economic development, because it impacts so many different aspects of our city and our quality of life.

My commitment to the Roswell community is reflected in my consistent, community-oriented voting record, representing the unheard voices at City Hall, and advocating for a responsible, conservative budget and millage rate.

Website: www.marcelozapata.info Facebook: www.facebook.com/ Marcelo4Roswell

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Michael Palermo (Incumbent) What is your stance on development and redevelopment in Roswell?

I have fought against high-density development that would negatively impact the PALERMO community, and instead fought for destinations, wider sidewalks and the preservation of greenspace.

Other cities, like Alpharetta, are able to bring in office and destinations because their zoning code is stricter and their Council sticks to their code. In Alpharetta, there is a 1.5-acre property near their downtown; they built 24 condos.

Meanwhile, contrary to my vote, the majority of the Roswell City Council just approved 96 apartments on 1.3 acres near our downtown.

Similarly, my opponent’s council member allies voted to turn office-zoned property into multi-family buildings, whereas Alpharetta has denied similar requests. I will continue my fight against these misguided development decisions and push for strategic redevelopment that Roswell needs in my next term.

How would you cultivate a culture of trust and transparency?

We need to return the detailed written minutes of Roswell council meetings that the majority of the council voted to remove. Citizens should not need to watch a three-hour meeting on video to know the specific comments of their elected officials. In the meeting on this topic, it was said it was not our job to spoon-feed residents, but I immediately refuted that we work for the residents.

If elected, what would be your top one or two priorities?

I want to end pay-to-play zoning by ensuring council members who have taken money from developers recuse themselves from decisions that directly benefit those developers. The council members not up for re-election currently do not support my proposal, but with your support, we can change this in my next term.

Website: www.Mike4Roswell.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/Mike4Roswell Geoff Smith What is your stance on development and redevelopment in Roswell?

We should protect our neighborhoods and Canton Street and promote improvements

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throughout the Holcomb Bridge Corridor.

We need to protect and promote our city’s charm and spread that character throughout our failing commercial districts.

Who gets off Ga. 400 in Roswell and says, “home-sweet-home?” I want to work to install a community improvement district throughout the corridor, where commercial property owners fund infrastructure improvements. Holcomb Bridge needs to look and feel more like Roswell.

How would you cultivate a culture of trust and transparency?

Trust and transparency go hand-inhand. Trust has to be earned from the community through open and honest communication that is backed up by consistent action. I’ve spent 20 years working on volunteer projects in North Fulton and earning the trust of those around me. We need our politicians to be honest, and we need our citizens to be reasonable.

If elected, what would be your top one or two priorities?

First is to bring a servant-style of leadership to this post. The city enacted a policy for just my opponent, where he isn’t allowed to meet with staff without someone else present, because of his berating of those in City Hall and using them for his own personal business.

We need to inspire our staff and our residents to work together to make this the best city to live, work and play in throughout the country.

Second is to use the CID along Holcomb Bridge to bring it up to date and promote repurposing of those failing strip centers to offices. This will improve our stressed tax base and bring in weekday customers for our shops and restaurants.

Website: www.SmithforRoswell.com Email: geoff@SmithforRoswell.com Early voting for the 2019 General Election will run Oct. 15-Nov. 1, with weekend voting on Oct. 26. Early voting locations this year include the Alpharetta Library, East Roswell Library, Milton Library and Roswell City Hall.

Voters can check their registration status and polling location at mvp.sos.ga.gov.

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Alpharetta moves closer to vote on tax allocation district Action could help spur North Point revitalization

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — After two sessions studying how a tax allocation district may help revitalize Alpharetta’s North Point Corridor, the City Council must now consider whether to move forward.

So far, there are no public hearings scheduled to put it to a City Council vote in October, but there is interest among some council members.

For well over a year now, the city has narrowed its focus into revitalizing the North Point area, especially in the wake of recent retail competition from Avalon and the downtown City Center.

A tax allocation district, or TAD, is not a new tax. But it does allow a share of future property taxes within a certain area to be set aside and used for capital improvements — like sidewalks and parks — within that area. First adopted by the Georgia Legislature in 1985, Metro Atlanta today has more than two dozen tax allocation districts — most notably Atlantic Station.

Once a tax allocation district is defined, its taxable property valuation is locked for a term, usually between 20 to 30 years, and those properties continue to pay city, county and school taxes based on that valuation. If and when the property value increases, the extra tax revenues generated by that increase are set aside for improvements within that district.

In order for a district to receive the full benefit from a TAD, all governing authorities — the city, the county and the school district — must consent to the agreement.

Preliminary estimates, compiled for the city by Bleakly Advisory Group, say a North Point tax allocation district could generate $132 million in redevelopment funding over the next 20 years. This assumes the county and school district would be on board with the idea, and there is no certainty of that.

If the county or school district do not participate, the TAD would likely generate about $18 million in revenue over 20 years from city taxes alone. That figure climbs to $59 million with the county on board.

Even after numerous commercial setbacks in recent years, the North Point area remains an important revenue generator for the city, the county and the schools. North Point Mall alone pays out about $4 million a year in property taxes to all the local taxing jurisdictions.

If the city moves forward with establishing a TAD, the first order of business

Once a tax allocation district is defined, its taxable property valuation is locked for a term, usually between 20 to 30 years, and those properties continue to pay city, county and school taxes based on that valuation. would be to win over the County Commission and School Board, said Geoff Koski, president of Bleakly.

Speaking at the city’s most recent workshop Sept. 16, Koski said most capital projects within TADs are financed through a bond, which is paid off over the term of the TAD. “You would need to have all your agreements done between you and the schools, between you and the county, regarding this TAD before you think going out for a bond issuance,” he said.

Members of the City Council appeared hesitant to pull the string without certain guarantees.

Councilman Ben Burnett argued this council could be putting future councils on the hook to pay off a bond alone if the county and school district only sign agreements for short terms.

Koski said the city can dissolve the TAD even after it’s been implemented.

Any collected money is disbursed back to the taxing jurisdictions.

Nevertheless, Koski said, it’s important the city act to lay the groundwork for the TAD now.

“It’s necessary for you to act on this before you can really start the serious negotiations with the schools and the county,” he said. “Typically, throughout the state, the schools and the counties want to see you act first, then we’ll talk [and] really get down to business.”

Mayor Jim Gilvin said that if the city establishes a TAD, it would encourage current North Point property owners to engage in revitalization faster.

“We looked at what the vision for that corridor could be, and when we look at our coffers, we have no money available,” Gilvin said.

Development guided with input and tax dollars from the city, county and school district would have great potential, the mayor said.

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OPINION

Fatherhood: Tips from a man who has no idea what he is doing

Part 7: FAQ for first-time dads JOE PARKER

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Fatherhood is a venture into the unknown, and much of being a dad is learning on the fly.

But I am here — with my extensive three months experience as a dad — to answer some of the pressing questions you may have as you prepare to enter dad-dom.

Will having a baby strain my marriage/partnership?

Even the strongest, happiest of relationships can be stressed by having a baby, but it important to remember that you are in this together and parenting is a partnership and collective experience.

You will share in the stress, the joy, the exhaustion and the feeling of wanting to snuff one another out under a pillow when you are both exhausted and baby starts crying again at 3 a.m.

It’s also important to “spice things up” once in a while. You can do so by only discussing baby’s bowel movements for six hours out of the day.

Should I vaccinate my child?

Vaccinations have become the subject of heated debates in the last decade, and it is understandable that you should be concerned on which side to take.

On one end of the argument, you have concerned parents who understand herd immunity, the benefits of eradicating communicable diseases and believers in the science of vaccines. On the other side of the argument you have self-righteous idiots. Choose wisely.

How should I baby-proof my house?

Move.

Where can I find a competent and affordable daycare?

Mars, perhaps, because affordable daycare does not exist on Earth.

My sister-in-law has concerns for the environment and only uses cloth diapers. Should my partner and I consider using cloth diapers?

Babies in general are terrible for the environment as nearly every baby item in existence that is not meant to be worn or slept on is hard plastic. That is because it is far easier to clean poo off hard plastic

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versus other materials, such as fabric.

Consider that in your decision making.

Should I allow co-sleeping?

Trick question. Co-sleeping implies that you will actually sleep as the father of a newborn.

My partner and I are having a boy.

Should we circumcise?

This is another subject that has become a point of debate in recent years, but what you should really concern yourself with is if you are ready to have a little boy, by far the most disgusting living creatures in the world, in your home?

Should my partner and I host a gender reveal party?

Only if you like spending a bunch of money and time on a ridiculous concept that has somehow become normalized.

Breastmilk or formula?

Breastmilk is generally preferable, with hardcore breastfeeding advocates treating formula as if it were a mixture of arsenic and 10W-30 motor oil being fed to babies.

However, not every mother can magically start producing milk, or enough of it, or can deal with their nipples being tormented for 20 hours out of the day between feeding and pumping. Just make sure baby is fed no matter what you choose.

They are going to spit it up either way.

Speaking of which, as a man, I find the concept of breastfeeding kind of, well, odd. Is it normal to feel that way?

Yes, as man you have spent the last few decades ogling breasts without ever considering they are nutrient delivery devices. It might take a while, up to eight seconds, for you to go back to viewing them solely for pleasure.

Should I start saving now for my baby’s college fund?

No. Given the constant increase to college tuition, you should have started saving for your child’s education when you, yourself, were born.

Should I be concerned with milestones?

All babies are different, some will reach milestones such as walking or talking “early” while others need more time. You should only be concerned with milestones if you believe that your child is destined to become a CEO of a Fortune 500 company because they grasped a toy ring two days before a milestone chart said they should.

How can I ensure I am being a good dad?

Just do what is best for baby. If you keep that in mind at all times, you will be a good dad. That advice was given to me by my father, who is a great dad.

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COMMUNITY

Local bestselling author talks representation in literature

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — The young adult fiction genre has seen a shift in recent years.

New York Times bestselling author Becky Albertalli met with dozens of fans Oct. 5 at the Roswell Cultural Arts center to talk about some of those changes and her own works in the genre.

Albertalli, a local resident, is best known for her debut young adult novel “Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda,” which was adapted into the 2018 film “Love, Simon.”

Before becoming an author, however, Albertalli was first a clinical psychologist, and that experience, she said, has informed her novels.

“I thought it was going to be my job forever,” she said. “And then I was moving, and then I couldn’t get another job in D.C., where I was living. So, I decided to try writing a book, and that was ‘Simon.’ It hasn’t stopped since then.”

Albertalli said she has kept everything even remotely confidential from her time as a psychologist separate from her writing.

Albertalli joined the writing scene a year after the “We Need Diverse Books”

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Local author Becky Albertalli, right, speaks about her books and working with Hollywood at a Oct. 5 talk in the Roswell Cultural Arts Center. movement began on Twitter by Ellen Oh and other authors to celebrate characters and authors of diverse backgrounds. The movement, and later nonprofit organization, was created in response to the all-white, all-male panel of authors at the 2014 BookCon. “It’s such an important conversation to have,” Albertalli said. “There has been

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a noticeable and striking change in the industry… I can’t even imagine how ‘Simon’ could have landed without We Need Diverse Books. I don’t know if so many of my favorite books would have existed without We Need Diverse Books.”

Albertalli’s books often feature a cast of diverse characters, including the titular Simon Spier, a gay, high school

teenager, in “Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda.”

But, Albertalli said, there is still a lot of work that needs to be done regarding representation in young adult novels.

She added that it’s also important to know when to step aside and make space for authors from underrepresented communities to have their voices be heard.

“I get asked almost every day if I would write a sequel to ‘Simon’ from Blue’s point of view,” she said. “That would involve tapping into a specific intersectional, marginalized identity where very few authors from that community have written and have published books by mainstream publishers.”

Albertalli also spoke at length about her experience working with Hollywood when “Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda” was adapted into “Love, Simon.”

She said she was aware during the process that once the movie would come out, the movie and any of its changes from the original book would become the main point of access of the story for most people.

The ending of the movie, for example, is a much more public coming out story, and Albertalli said she wouldn’t change it.

“It was a really powerful, big moment,” she said. “It got a lot of its power from the fact that it was something that had been done so many times in romcoms… But you haven’t really seen that with two gay teen boys. So many other people have taken that moment for granted.”

The book’s ending, in contrast, is a more private moment that focuses more on the love story instead of the coming out story, Albertalli said.

Since it’s release in 2018, the movie has won several awards, including, most recently, a GLAAD Media Award for outstanding representation of the LGBT community.

The fame has been life-changing, Albertalli said.

“It’s very surreal,” she said. “It’s hard to explain what it’s like to go from a carpool mom to GLAAD Media Awards, watching Lizzo performing, trying to get a good picture of Lizzo and somebody’s blocking your picture, and you realize that somebody is Meghan Trainor.”

Disney+ is currently working on a “Love, Simon” spinoff that will follow a different character from the movie and book.

Albertalli most recently published “Yes No Maybe So,” in conjunction with Aisha Saeed, which is in part inspired by the 2017 Jon Ossoff campaign in Georgia’s 6th District. She is also working on a sixth, 2021 novel that will be based in Roswell and a fictional version of Roswell High School.

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There’s a lot of franchise concepts that want to be in markets like Roswell.

Chuck Branch, NextSite managing partner

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Retail study update tracks future growth for business in Roswell

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell’s future for boutique hotels and restaurants looks bright, according findings from a threeyear retail study by NextSite, a consulting firm hired to examine the business climate for the city.

The study, launched in 2017 by Roswell Inc, covered three years of analysis using proprietary data and information from Georgia Power. NextSite was paid $35,000 a year to track sales patterns in major retail corridors within the city.

The firm has worked with numerous Southeastern communities, including Tuscaloosa, Ala.; Augusta, Ga.; and Kingsport, Tenn.

The study focuses on six specific corridors that the firm has identified as the largest shopping areas in the community.

As part of the partnership, NextSite and Roswell Inc are presenting new data at regular intervals to the public.

At a Sept. 23 Roswell City Council work session, NextSite presented the results from the current leg of the study, which tracks mobile phone data anonymously over the past year to look at where shoppers live, work and where they were located two hours prior to making a purchase.

The firm paid special attention to locations where restaurant concepts, boutique fashion apparel and grocery stores

are interested in locating — Parkway Village, Downtown Roswell and East Roswell. Boutique hotels, those with about 80-100 rooms, are also another market specifically interested in Downtown Roswell and can provide a great return on investment for the city, said Roswell Inc Executive Director Steve Stroud.

NextSite used the data to identify Atlanta-area restaurant concepts that could potentially be drawn to Roswell with a first or second location, including Freddy’s Frozen Custard, Jeni’s Ice Creams and BurgerFi. The information will help NextSite fulfill four main objectives it has outlined for the city: Create a new baseline for Roswell Support areas of focus identified in the Strategic Economic Development Plan Identify ways to assist growth of existing retail and restaurants Examine how the city supports entrepreneurial growth opportunities NextSite Managing Partner Chuck Branch said one recent idea to come out of the study is to create a Roswell franchise development conference that could connect franchises that want to expand into the city with potential franchisees.

“There’s a lot of franchise concepts that want to be in markets like Roswell,” Branch said. “The unfortunate part of that is they need private investment.

They need somebody that’s going to become that franchisee.”

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NextSite Managing Partner Chuck Branch delivers details of the newly released Roswell Retail Study at the Sept. 23 City Council work session at City Hall.

Branch also spoke about potential future growth by pointing to Roswell’s recent commercial vacancy rates, which have steadily lowered since their peak at just over 16 percent in the second quarter of 2011. The current vacancy rate now sits at about 6.5 percent, based on number from 2019’s second quarter, he added.

Some big-box retailers, contrary to what people might read in the headlines, have been growing as well, both nationally and within Roswell, said NextSite Vice President of Business Development Andy Camp.

E-commerce sales, which some people fear are driving out brick-and-mortar

businesses, make up about 13 percent of total sales, he said. Brick-and-mortar stores still take the lion’s share of sales at about 87 percent, Camp said.

He added that brick-and-mortar online sales, such as buying from Walmart online, have seen some of the highest recent e-commerce sales growth.

Roswell is home to some of the most aggressively expanding big box stores growing across the nation, Branch said.

Some of those stores include Ross, TJ Maxx, Hobby Lobby and Ulta.

For more information about the NextSite study and to view the full presentation, visit roswellinc.org/retailstudy-updated-september-2019.

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Good coaches need a lot of good sayings After 12 years of coaching youth sports, I have thrown out a lot of sayings to the players on my teams. Some of them have made the cut and continue from season to season.

Others land flat and Geoff smith get thrown by the Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com wayside. But after this long, I have some that are tried and true and really are lessons I need to tell myself from time to time.

It’s hard to say what goes into a good saying. But the recipe is something like a combination of uniqueness, simplicity and cold-hard-truth. If the saying is too bland, it will get lost with everything else that gets said in a child’s day. If it is too complex, mixing too many ideas with too many words, instead of sticking in a player’s brain, it will just ramble around it like Han Solo’s blaster against the magnetically sealed walls of the garbage compactor in the original “Star Wars.”

And if it isn’t true, they’ll just know it and it will ring hollow.

“The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary.” That’s a very simple quote from one of my favorite linguists, Vince Lombardi. It’s clever, simple and the truth. And all of you have heard it. Coaches all over the planet probably still use it to this day.

He was one of the best, and in an article where I’m going to tell you some of mine, it was probably an unwise idea to even include one of his. It certainly won’t do me any favors, but when coming up with good sayings, I wanted you all to know what I am shooting for.

I coach a lot of team sports — football, baseball and basketball. One of the things I’ve noticed some of my players doing is trying too hard to do too much, making a simple job way too complicated. A second baseman, in addition to his job on the field, may also be worried about making his parents happy, gaining the respect of his coaches and teammates, making sure the concession vendors are watching his game instead of another game, and wondering why that one cloud seems to be sitting still while others move right by it.

Some of us probably have similar issues at work.

But seriously, all the player has to worry about is where he’s going with the baseball if it’s hit to him. If he does that simple job right, everything else besides the cloud and the vendor fall into place.

And he can’t control the cloud or vendor anyways.

One phrase you’ll hear me say is “Everyone just needs to do their job. And if every player does his job – the team wins!”

It seems to take a lot of pressure off.

One phrase my football players hear a lot is one I’m proud of. Football is really a game of leverage in a lot of ways. It is a physical game and you are either the one getting knocked down, or the one doing the knocking (another phrase I either coined or stole from someone). So you have to get low. A player has to find a way to get lower and more under control than the other guy. So the saying is “You have to get low and in control. It’s how the little guys beat the big guys, and how the big guys beat everyone else.” There’s probably a lot of truth to that in work life also.

One of my favorites from one of my high school coaches came from Wade Alexander. If he saw us doing something he didn’t like, he would say “if I see those footballs hit the ground one more time, you all are running banks until I get tired!” We all knew that he wasn’t going to be running banks with us. So it would probably be a good, long time before he actually got tired. It was an effective phrase because Chattahoochee High School has some pretty steep and tall banks.

I am a huge fan of good sayings and could go on all day. For now, I’ll just have to say goodbye.

Geoff Smith is a mortgage banker with Assurance Financial focusing on residential home loans for refinances and home purchases.

Geoff Smith gsmith@lendtheway.com 770-674-1433 Personal: NMLS#104587 Business: NMLS#70876 *The views and opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the views of Assurance Financial Group

Johns Creek Chamber to host Community Expo on Oct. 10

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Alison Kane promotes the Autrey Mill Nature Center at last year’s Community Expo.

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — One of the Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce’s largest annual events, the Community Expo, is set for Thursday, Oct. 10.

The free event will be 4 to 7:30 p.m. at The Standard Club, 6230 Abbotts Bridge Road in Johns Creek.

The lineup of vendors includes landscapers, banks, pest control, cleaners, educators, wellness experts, travel agents and more. The Standard Club chef will provide food samples.

The expo has been a signature event for the Chamber for nearly a decade, but last year the event rebranded to focus more on connecting businesses to the community, rather than business to business networking.

This year, the chamber has taken that a step further by adjusting the hours to make it more convenient for more people to come in after work.

For more information, visit johnscreekchamber.com.

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WIRE & WOOD ALPHARETTA SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL

Music will flow through Alpharetta’s streets Oct. 11-12 as artists perform their own songs with melodies, vocals and lyrics while interacting with the audience. Listeners will learn the stories behind each song and may recognize some of the tunes that are played by their favorite musicians.

Venues include Alpharetta City Hall and Downtown Alpharetta. For more information about Wire & Wood, visit awesome alpharetta.com.

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FEATURED: ‘KALAHARI, THE DARK PRINCE’

What: Bhakti Yoga Academy will present its second annual cultural event and festival, which celebrates life and its journey. The event includes dance drama, Bollywood dances, talks, skits and a vegetarian meal.

When: Sunday, Oct. 13, 5-8 p.m.

Where: Berkmar High School, 405 Pleasant Hill Road NW, Lilburn Cost: $10 More info: facebook.com/ events/395140334522765/

BY MY HAND: SELF-TAUGHT ARTISTS

What: This exhibit features works by nationally recognized self-taught artists working in the folk-art tradition, including Howard Finster, Charlie Lucas, Sam Ezell, Cornbread and Nellie Mae Rowe.

When: Opening reception Saturday, Oct. 12, 6-7:30 p.m.; exhibit on display through Nov. 16 Where: Johns Creek Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Building 700, Duluth More info: johnscreekarts.org

SUPER FUN DAY 5K RUN/WALK What: Become a real-life superhero at this 5k run/walk and create lasting family memories and adventures. Costumes encouraged.

When: Sunday, Oct. 20, 8-11 a.m.

Where: Dunwoody Elementary School, 1923 Womack Road, Dunwoody Cost: Registration starts at $30; save $5 with discount code SCK2019 More info and registration: savvycyberkids.org/5K

SAINT JUDE SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE What: Take a tour of the school and meet the teachers, administrators, parents and students. Admissions and financial assistance information will be provided. For grades K-7.

When: Sunday, Oct 20, 2-4 p.m.

Where: Saint Jude the Apostle Catholic School, 7171 Glenridge Drive NE, Atlanta More info: saintjude.net

MEGA AWESOME COSTUME PARTY

What: For children of all ages.

Come dressed in your favorite, not-so-scary costume and be ready for lots of fun.

When: Sunday, Oct. 27, 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 4:30 p.m.

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

What: Weather you’re starting off or finishing your day, do so with a stress release practice that emphasizes flows and gentle strengthening poses.

Bring a mat and water. Multiple locations.

When: August-October. In Dunwoody, Tuesdays, 7:30-8:30 a.m. and Wednesdays, 6:307:30 p.m.; in Sandy Springs, Mondays, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Where: Brook Run Park, 4770 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody; and Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School, 805 Mt. Vernon Highway NW, Sandy Springs Cost: $15 More info: TheElitePeasant.com

CHRIST CHILD SOCIETY OF ATLANTA ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON

What: Attend this luncheon to learn how to serve children in need in the surrounding communities and about the latest outreach efforts.

When: Tuesday, Nov. 19, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; register by Nov. 8 Where: Dunwoody Country Club, 1600 Dunwoody Club Drive, Dunwoody More info and registration: christchildatlanta.org

EVENTS: 23ND 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 longsleeve T-shirt at the finish.

When: Saturday, Oct. 12, 9:45 a.m.

Where: Begins on Mimosa Boulevard near the front of Roswell United Methodist Church and ends in Roswell Area Park More info: active.com

69TH ANNUAL FRANCES MCGAHEE YOUTH DAY PARADE

What: Concessions will be available for purchase. This year’s theme is “Be Someone’s Hero.”

When: Saturday, Oct. 12, 10 a.m.

Where: The Youth Day Parade begins at First Baptist Church on Mimosa Boulevard and ends at Roswell Area Park, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

CAR SHOW

What: Members of the Dunwoody Driving Club will display their cars.

When: Sunday, Oct. 13, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Los Rancheros parking lot, 2090 Dunwoody Club Drive, Dunwoody More info: dunwoodydrivingclub.com

ROCK ART INSTALLATION

What: Join the City of Dunwoody Parks and Recreation at Brook Run Park for a rock painting art installation.

When: Saturday, Oct. 12, 9 a.m.-noon Where: Brook Run Park, 4770 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody More info: dunwoodyacm.com

FURKIDS VACCINE AND MICROCHIP CLINIC

WINE AND READING: LEE NOWELL

What: Enjoy complimentary wine and appetizers as Atlanta’s talented professional actors bring the play’s characters to life.

When: Sunday, Oct. 13, 2-4 p.m.

Where: Dunwoody Nature Center, 5343 Roberts Drive, Dunwoody Cost: $20 More info and tickets: dunwoodynature.org

What: Furkids is partnering with Troncalli Subaru to bring affordable pet vaccinations and microchipping to north Atlanta.

Pets will also be available for adoption.

When: Saturday, Oct. 12, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Troncalli Subaru, 820 Atlanta Highway, Cumming Cost: $10-40, discount packages available More info: furkids.org

SCOTT’S 5K RUN/WALK

1920S NEW ORLEANS SPEAKEASY FUNDRAISER

What: Boy Scout Troop 477 will host another Haunted Farm Tour. Participants will get a glimpse inside of historical Donaldson-Bannister Farmhouse and the exterior gardens.

When: Saturday, Oct. 26, 3-9 p.m.

Where: Donaldson-Bannister Farm, 4831 Chamblee-Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody Cost: Admission is free, some activities cost $0.50-3 Info: dunwoodypreservationtrust.org

What: Join for auctions, music, dancing, gambling and all-youcan-eat and drink. Costumes encouraged. Proceeds support the Georgia Ensemble Theatre.

When: Saturday, Oct. 12 Where: Address provided after purchase of ticket Cost: Tickets are $125 each More info and tickets: get.org

15TH ANNUAL BARK & BOOGIE BALL

What: Help support animals in need of a home. Sponsored by the Humane Society of Forsyth County No-Kill Shelter, the black-tie event features an open bar and gourmet dinner, a show, and live band.

When: Saturday, Oct. 12, 6-11:30 p.m.

Where: Lanier Tech Conference Center, 7745 Majors Road, Cumming Info: forsythpets.org/bbb2019

What: This race is a Peachtree Road Race Qualifier and all race proceeds go directly to benefit Catholic Charities Atlanta Immigration Legal Services Program.

When: Sunday, Oct. 19, 8 a.m.

Where: Blackburn Park, 3493 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta Cost: $40 registration More info and registration: bit. ly/ScottsRun2019

HAUNTED FARM TOUR

HEALTH AND FITNESS: BROOKE STREET PARK YOGA

What: Classes are free and for all levels. Bring a mat and a bottle of water. Hosted by the City of Alpharetta and features Lift Yoga teachers.

When: Saturdays, 9 a.m., through October, weather permitting Where: Brooke Street Park, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

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FREE FITNESS FOR WOMEN

What: Join your Alpharetta Females in Action group for free, peer-led workouts each week.

Adult women of all fitness levels are welcome.

When: Saturdays, 8 a.m.

Where: Fowler Park, 4110 Carolene Way, Cumming More info: fianation.com

ZUMBA GOLD (FLEX)

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

When: Fridays, 10:30 a.m.

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

FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS: ALIVE IN ROSWELL

What: Start the weekend early the third Thursday of every month with a free, familyfriendly festival held concurrently on historic Canton Street and historic Roswell Square.

Free, regular trolley service connects the two venues. This is the last festival of the year.

When: Thursday, Oct. 17, 5-9 p.m.

Where: Downtown Roswell More info: aliveinroswell.com

ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET

What: Find farmers with fruits, vegetables and natural meats; gardeners with fresh flowers and herbs; and makers of all sorts of edible home goods, from yummy desserts and breads to local raw honey.

When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: North and South Broad Street, Alpharetta More info: awesomealpharetta. com

DUNWOODY FARMERS MARKET

What: Browse through more than 25 vendors and help contribute to the success of local

farmers and businesses.

When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.noon, through September Where: Brook Run Park, 4770 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody More info: dunwoodyfarmersmkt.com

DUNWOODY FOOD TRUCK THURSDAYS

What: This foodie event, complete with live music, features a variety of new and different offerings each week.

When: Thursdays, 5-8 p.m. through Oct. 24 Where: Brook Run Park, 4770 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody More info: discoverdunwoody. com

RELIGIOUS EVENTS: NORTHBROOK UMC HOLIDAY CRAFT SALE

What: Browse hundreds of handmade unique holiday items, with all sale proceeds benefitting missions such as NFCC, MUST and The Drake House.

When: Friday, Nov. 8, noon-7 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 9, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Northbrook UMC, 11225 Crabapple Road, Roswell More info: northbrookumc.com

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: SUMMIT ROCKS

What: Yacht Rock Revue, a ’70 light rock tribute band, will perform a concert benefiting Mental Heath Services in North Fulton through The Summit Counseling Center.

When: Saturday, Oct. 12, doors open at 6:30 p.m., concert starts at 7 p.m.

Where: Newtown Park Amphitheatre, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek Cost: $40 general admission, VIP seating also available More info and tickets: kkillebrew@summitcounseling.org 404-906-5051

‘AMERICAN CLASSICS’ CONCERT What: The Atlanta Wind Symphony launches its 40th season with a free concert of music by American composers.

When: Sunday, Oct. 13, 3 p.m.

Where: Milton High School, 13025 Birmingham Highway, Milton Info: atlantawindsymphony.org

‘THE SAVANNAH SIPPING SOCIETY’

What: Stage Door Players launches its 46th anniversary season with this comedy that followings four Southern women looking to escape their day-to-day routines.

When: Shows run through Oct. 13 on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2:30 p.m.

Where: Stage Door Players, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Atlanta Cost: $34; senior, student and youth discounts available More info and tickets: stagedoorplayers.net

‘INSTASHOW’

What: This exhibit takes an in depth look at how social media is changing the art experience for both artists and viewers.

When: Sept. 20-Oct. 26, times vary Where: Spruill Gallery, 4681 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta More info: spruillarts.org

‘SINGLE WIDE’

What; A story of challenge, determination, grit, and hope, this new musical features a country/pop score. The story inspires audiences to reach for the stars and follow their dreams.

When: Oct. 10-27, times vary Where: Tam’s School Street Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming Cost: Ticket starts at $27.50 More info and tickets: schoolstreetplayhouse.com

SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: KATE T. PARKER

What: Award-winning photographer Kate T. Parker will be showcasing photographs from

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SAT/ACT PREP

What: Preparation includes review sessions to strengthen areas of weakness and learn test-taking strategies.

Registration required.

When: Saturday, Oct. 12, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info and registration: eventbrite.com/e/satactprep-tickets-69764251755 her “Strong is the New Pretty” and “The Heart of a Boy” books.

When: October through November, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: katetparkerphotography.com

ARTAROUND ROSWELL SCULPTURE TOUR

What: The ArtAround Roswell “museum without walls” 20192020 Tour will feature 10 new sculptures and nine permanent sculptures.

When: Through February 2020 Where: Across the City of Roswell More info and maps: roswellartsfund.org

JAZZ AT FIREFLY

What: Free, live music each week.

When: Saturdays, 8:30-11 p.m.

Where: Firefly Restaurant & Bar, 3070 Windward Plaza, Alpharetta More info: fireflyalpharetta.com

LIBRARY EVENTS: ‘PUTTING YOUR GARDEN TO BED’

What: Learn from master gardeners how to put a garden to bed for the winter. Other information includes proper pruning techniques and tips on tool care.

When: Sunday, Oct. 13, 2-3 p.m.

Where: Post Road Library, 5010 Post Road, Cumming More info: forsythpl.org

MOVIE INSPIRED STEM

What: In this four-part series, join for STEM experiments inspired by the big screen. Participants will not be watching movies but will be experimenting with engineering from “The LEGO Movie.”

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

Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info and tickets: eventbrite.com/e/movie-inspiredstem-tickets-69767078209

UNWELCOME DOG BEHAVIORS

What: In this seminar, learn why dogs have pesky behaviors, and learn how to significantly reduce those behaviors and replacing them with more appropriate ones.

When: Thursday, Oct. 17, 6:307:30 p.m.

Where: Hampton Park Library, 5345 Settingdown Road, Cumming More info: forsythpl.org

COMMUNITY AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: DR. LINDA WILEY

What: Dr. Linda Wiley will talk about her book “Tame Your Tongue & Transform Your Relationship.” Copies of her book will be available for purchase at the event.

When: Thursday, Oct. 17, 7-8:30 p.m.

Where: Post Road Library, 5010 Post Road, Cumming More info: forsythpl.org

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ALPHARETTA 48, CENTENNIAL 0

Raiders shut out Centennial for share atop region standings

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Centennial and Alpharetta has been North Fulton’s most closely contested matchup in recent years with the last four contests decided by one score. But Friday’s meeting was far from a nail-biter.

Alpharetta forced four turnovers, quarterback Will Gerdes had a standout performance and the Raiders defense was unfaltering in the lopsided, 48-0 win over their winless opponents.

“It wasn’t pretty early, but we were able to stand the test of time, get some momentum going our way, and with a great defensive performance it got pretty one-sided,” Alpharetta head coach Jacob Nichols said. “Our defensive guys have worked their tails off. They practice with intensity every day, and obviously they play with it too.”

The Raiders (3-2, 3-0) held Centennial to under 70 yards of total offense and just four pass completions on 16 attempts. Alpharetta’s Kristofer Thomas had two interceptions and Jaden Slocum had a pick to add to his three receptions and touchdown on offense.

Alpharetta held Centennial (0-5, 0-3) to three first downs Friday night, and the Knights failed to move the sticks in the second half.

Though Alpharetta’s offense got off to a slow start, especially in the run game, they picked up momentum and began piling on points.

“We used the pass to set up the run, which is kind of unconventional, but we’ll take it any way we can get it,” Nichols said.

Gerdes led the charge through the air, throwing 16-21 with 244 yards and four touchdowns. Dylan Merrell had 48 yards rushing on nine carries with a touchdown. Second-team rusher Carlos Moreland also got in on the scoring with a 5-yard touchdown rush.

Raiders’ kicker Bryce Troutt hit field goals of 25 and 35 yards.

Troutt’s first field goal gave the

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Brothers John (left) and Paul Coxwell are the reason behind the Alpharetta/ Centennial game being dubbed the “Coxwell Bowl.” The brothers worked together at Centennial before Paul left for Alpharetta when the school opened. Since then, the Alpharetta/Centennial game has allowed one brother to claim bragging rights.

Dylan Merrell leaves a Centennial defender behind on a run. Merrell had 48 yards rushing and a touchdown.

Raiders an early lead before two Gerdes touchdown passes on third-and-long plays. With good protection from his offensive line on both throws, Gerdes hit Matteo Carriere for an 85-yard score and connected with Kevin Howard for a 38yard touchdown in the first quarter.

The Raiders added Troutt’s second field goal and a 22-yard touchdown pass to Kevin Howard to give the them a 27-0 lead at the half.

Alpharetta’s win puts them atop the Region 7-AAAAAA standings along with Johns Creek, who is also 3-0 in region play.

“We weren’t 3-0 at this point last year, and I think that caused a little bit of doubt coming down the stretch,” Nichols said. “What I’m hoping the last couple of weeks will do for us is give us that confidence to keep plugging, keep fighting. We have to have a working mentality. Nothing is going to be handed to us. We know we have a target on our backs. We just have to be okay with that and rise to the occasion.”

The Raiders celebrated the win with a trophy, with the game being dubbed the “Coxwell Bowl,” named after two

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Paul went to work for the Raiders.

“We have a good number of fresh“I’m just so happy to bring this man and sophomores starting on that [trophy] back home to Alpharetta,” Paul defense,” he said. “Their backs were said. “It feels great. We’ve been at this against the wall constantly, and they for 14 years.” answered the call. That scoreboard does While Alpharetta players celebrated not reflect how they played tonight for as Paul lifted the trophy, Centennial how young they are and what they did.” had to contend with dropping their fifth Alpharetta will bring their 3-0 regame of the season. gion record home Oct. 11 to take With a slew of young and inexperion North Atlanta. Centennial enced starters on both sides of the ball will take on Chattahoochand a new head coach in Shane Sams, ee in the Knights’ the Knights have aimed to change the third straight culture for the program, a process Sams home game. said takes time. He came to Centennial from Warner Robins, where he said the first year of the culture change was difficult.

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By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com Note: All local Class 7A teams had a bye on Oct. 4.

Class 6A North Atlanta 42, Northview 28 Northview fell to 2-2 in Region 7-AAAAAA play Friday night with a 42-28 loss to North Atlanta at Grady Stadium. The Titans led by two scores entering the second quarter, but the Warriors doubled Northview’s scoring output over the next three periods to take the win.

Rushing touchdowns from Beau Lark and Derek Flanary put the Titans up 14-0 before North Atlanta scored twice in the second quarter to tie the game before the half.

The teams exchanged scores early in the third, but the Warriors added another rushing touchdown to lead 28-21 entering the fourth.

North Atlanta continued their scoring streak with two rushing touchdowns early in the final period. Lark added another touchdown for the Titans, but the margin was too much to overcome for Northview.

The Titans (3-3, 2-2) are on the road again Friday to take on Cambridge.

Denmark 49, West Hall 0 Denmark’s undefeated start to the 2019 season continued Friday with the Danes improving to 5-0 overall and 2-0 in Region 7-AAAA play with a win over West Hall at home. Denmark has compiled four shutouts in five games this season.

Jordan Brunson had two rushing touchdowns in the first half, and quarterback Aaron McLaughlin had three touchdowns in the second half to power the lopsided win.

With Friday’s result, Denmark sits atop the region standings with Marist.

The Danes will face a true test in their region schedule Friday when they go on the road to take on twotime defending state champions Blessed Trinity in a battle of top-10 ranked teams. BT won last year’s matchup, 47-6.

Whitefield Academy 57, King’s Ridge 6 King’s Ridge dropped its third straight contest Friday night with Whitefield Academy handing the Tigers a lopsided loss in Mableton. The WolfPack have won the last three meetings between the teams.

Whitefield scored five touchdowns in

the first half before driving up the score in the final 24 minutes. King’s Ridge was held to a lone touchdown in the fourth quarter.

King’s Ridge (1-4, 0-3) continues their Region 6-A schedule next week at home against Walker.

Mount Paran 27, Mount Pisgah 16 Mount Pisgah stuck it out with a strong Mount Paran team, but the Patriots ultimately fell, 27-16. The loss puts Mount Pisgah at 1-3 in Region 6-A play.

The Patriots led 10-7 after the first quarter behind a Payton Broaddus field goal and a touchdown pass from Coleman Smith to Garrett Sutherland. The teams then exchanged field goals before the half, putting the score at 13-13 at the break.

Mount Paran scored a touchdown in the third to take the lead, and Broaddus made another field goal in the fourth to put the score at 20-16 in Mount Paran’s favor.

The Eagles then added another score and ended the Patriots’ upset bid. Mount Pisgah has lost its last five meetings to Mount Paran.

The Patriots (1-5, 1-3) continue their three-game homestand Friday against Pinecrest Academy.

Mt. de Sales 50, Pinecrest Academy 21 Winless Pinecrest Academy fell to undefeated Mount de Sales (5-0) Friday night in the Paladins’ final non-region contest of the season.

Despite their highest point total of the season, the Paladins could not keep up with Mount de Sales, who allowed just eight points per game in the opening four contests.

The Paladins (0-5, 0-3) are on the road again Friday to take on Mount Pisgah.

St. Francis 45, Walker 27 After dropping an overtime heartbreaker in their last matchup, St. Francis rebounded by downing Walker on the road Friday night to improve to 2-1 in Region 6-A play.

Both teams had scoring success in the first half. The Knights took a 31-24 lead into the break with rushing scores from Hunter Jones, Gianni Dorsey and quarterback Josh Gil. Gil extended the St. Francis lead to 38-21 late in the third quarter with another rushing score and later added a touchdown throw.

The Knights (3-2, 2-1) will take on the region’s top team, Fellowship Christian (5-0, 3-0), at home Friday.

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Cambridge, Alpharetta softball turn attention to playoffs

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Softball squads from Cambridge and Alpharetta will suit up this week with their eyes on the ultimate prize — a state title.

Both teams qualified by placing in the top four of the Region 7-AAAAAA standings, which were adjusted for this year. In previous years, the top five teams earned postseason berths, but the number of advancing teams was limited to four this season.

Cambridge compiled a 14-2 region record to earn the No. 2 seed and home-field advantage against South Paulding (18-9). The Bears were the only 7-AAAAAA team to beat region champs Pope in the regular season with a 4-3 win on Aug. 22. Cambridge’s two region losses came to Pope and Dunwoody, who finished third in the region standings.

“You always want to win the region title, but at the end of the day, it’s very hard to be too upset with the outcome given the talent and strength of this region,” Cambridge head coach Evan Tieles said.

A key to the Bears’ success, Tieles said, is the pitching of junior Lauren Cooper.

“She took some huge strides from last year,” he said. “She really has just elevated her game. She’s been very

consistent, and she has kept us in every game we have played.”

Cooper recently threw a perfect game, striking out nine batters in the Bears’ five inning, 13-0 win over Northview Sept. 30.

Cambridge has also had success at the plate. Led by Chooch Carroll and Nikki Tanguay, the Bears averaged an impressive nine runs per game in the regular season.

“Carroll has been a huge power batter for us all season, and Tanguay is just a natural hitter,” Tieles said. “Fortunately, we have been able to put up a lot of runs. We are taking advantage of other teams’ mistakes, capitalize on our opportunities and have gotten timely hits when we’ve needed to.”

Tieles said the Bears are looking forward to the home-field advantage they earned for the first round, but the team knows they have no cakewalk to open the postseason. Region 7 teams will take on Region 5 squads in the first round, and the Bears drew South Paulding (18-9).

“We knew we were going to get a tough opponent, and South Paulding is a strong team,” Tieles said. “But that’s why we schedule some of those non-region games. You want to play with those competitive teams because you know whoever you play in the playoffs will be good.”

The Bears are seeking another deep postseason run after dropping their firstround series with Allatoona last year. Cambridge reached the quarterfinals in 2017.

Like the Bears, Alpharetta enters the playoff with postseason experience. The Raiders, who returned nearly all of last year’s roster, earned their third trip to the state tournament in four years with a 10-6 region record to earn the No. 4 seed.

Cambridge ran the table against the lower teams of the region, with their six losses coming to Pope, Cambridge and Dunwoody. Though the Raiders dropped those contests, head coach Edward Francis said his team battled well against their talented opponents, and that should serve them well against a strong Northgate team in the first round.

“From what I hear, [Northgate] has a really good pitcher, and whenever you build a softball team around a good pitcher, you will probably have a good team,” Francis said. “Cambridge and Dunwoody have really good pitchers, and we were able to grind against them and stay in the game.

If we do the same against Northgate, we should be able to stay competitive.”

A key for the Raiders will be putting runners in scoring position.

“We need to move girls over and be able to produce three or four runs,” he said.

Francis will rely on Madison Richards and Avery Camera to get on base, then turn to Megan McCullough and KK Farrar, who did not strikeout in 70 plate appearances in the regular season, to drive in runs.

“We will look to produce runs and hope that Alexis [Lopresti] can keep us in the game,” Francis said. “We’ve gotten really great pitching from Alexis, and she has been the core of our defense.”

But Alpharetta will not look to just a few players to make the difference.

“We’ve talked with the girls and told them that everyone will have a role, from starters to courtesy runners, everyone,” Francis said. “Everyone will be an integral part of our playoff experience.”

While the Bears and Raiders continue their seasons, last week marked the end of the year for other Class 6A teams from North Fulton. Chattahoochee tied for fifth in the region standings, one game behind Alpharetta for the final playoff spot. Hooch was in the playoff race much of the season, but the Cougars had to contend with playing five of the region’s top teams in their final seven games. Hooch went 2-5 in that stretch to fall below the playoff bubble.

Centennial, Northview and Johns Creek placed seventh through ninth in the final region standings.

Cambridge 28, Chattahoochee 20

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Bears mount comeback to defeat Cougars

By ZACH SHUGAN news@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A fourth-quarter comeback fueled a pivotal win for Cambridge in the Bears’ week seven region matchup with Chattahoochee.

Cambridge defeated the Cougars 28-20 behind three rushing touchdowns from Phillip Michael Collins and three turnovers forced by its defense.

“We responded,” Cambridge head coach Craig Bennett said. “I felt like we left some points off the board early, but a win is always good. Our kids were down 17-7 and came back to win. I’m proud of them for that.”

Defense reigned supreme early in the game.

Chattahoochee’s defense came up with a crucial fumble recovery at their own goal line, preventing an early touchdown for the Bears. Cambridge’s defense forced a fumble and an interception that set up a score to start the second quarter, a 6-yard touchdown run by Collins.

Chattahoochee didn’t take long to respond. Quarterback Jaylen Smith scrambled from the pass rush and completed a 50-yard pass to Tucker Heaton. Shortly after, Smith completed a 15-yard pass to Jordan Palmer who was standing uncovered in the middle of the end zone. With the extra point, the Cougars tied the game at 7-7 with 3:57 remaining in the first half.

A 50-yard run by Smith set up an eventual 33-yard field goal by Chattahoochee kicker Ian Ortloff to give the Cougars a 10-7 lead at halftime.

Chattahoochee senior Ian Wise stripsacked Harris on the first play of the second half, and the offense made the turnover count. Running back Tyran

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A fourth-quarter comeback fueled a win in the Bears’ week seven region matchup with Chattahoochee.

McCoy ran in for the score from 9 yards out, giving the Cougars a 17-7 lead.

Cambridge answered when Collins ran for a 4-yard touchdown to make it a 17-14 game.

After a 25-yard field goal by Ortloff, the Bears trailed by six points with 10 minutes remaining in the game.

With the ball at their own 30 yard line, the Bears fed Collins. The junior, nicknamed “PMC,” ran for 26 yards to move the ball into Chattahoochee territory. He followed with runs of 11 yards and 20 yards to put the Bears inside the red zone. Quarterback

Zach Harris then hit Hayden Gardella for a 15-yard touchdown pass, and the extra point put the Bears on top 21-20.

“You can’t say enough about that,” Bennett said. “The kid took the team and put them on his shoulders, that one drive especially. And obviously the offensive line did a good job, so those guys get some credit. When he has opportunities, he’s done a really good job for us. You got to ride him.”

Trailing by one point with just over five minutes left, Chattahoochee attempted to drive down the field and retake the lead.

However, Cambridge linebacker Luke Ritter came up with an interception, and the Bears took over on offense in the Cougars’ territory.

Cambridge added a 5-yard touchdown run from Collins and went up 2820 late in the game.

The Cougars got the ball back with 60 seconds left on the clock, but the Bears’ defense held strong. Chattahoochee’s attempt at a Hail Mary fell incomplete, and Cambridge took home the victory.

As the team walked off the field, Bennett pulled Collins aside and walked with him for a minute.

“I told [Collins] he carried us right there in the second half,” Bennett said.

“He did a good job. I think we just had to get back to some basic football and start running the ball like we practice. That’s our identity.”

Cambridge (3-3, 2-2) entered the season with a small senior class and limited expectations, but with only four games remaining, the Bears are within reach of a playoff spot. They play Northview on Oct. 11 at home.

Chattahoochee (1-5, 0-4) has rival Centennial up next on the road. The Cougars sit at the bottom of the Region 7-AAAAAA standings in their first year under head coach Mike Malone. As Bennett pointed out though, the Cougars’ record isn’t exactly a strong reflection of their team.

“Credit to Chattahoochee,” Bennett said. “They fought. They’ve done a good job here. Their record doesn’t look like it, but they’re a good football team. They’ve hung with some really good teams. So we’ll take the win. We struggled at times, but we’ll take it.”

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Roswell lands two-day IrishFest celebration

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com

ROSWELL, Ga. — Historic Roswell will soon be the home to an annual two-day celebration Nov. 8-9 of Irish culture, music, dance and heritage.

IrishFest Atlanta, now in its seventh year, announced this year that it is moving to Roswell.

“This is a pivotal year for IrishFest Atlanta,” said IrishFest Atlanta Chair and Funder Teresa Finley. “This move will allow us to increase our access by including indoor and outdoor events available to a larger audience.”

The move will allow the festival to expand with concerts, dance performances, workshops, a ceili dance, lectures and family-friendly activities. Celebrations will be held across several locations, including Gate City Brewing, Roswell Historic Cottage, The Gaslight and Mac McGee. “Canton Street in Historic Roswell offers a close-knit community of small shops and restaurants reminiscent of many such streets in Ireland towns,” Finley said. “From the beginning, we’ve been deeply committed to bringing not only the entire Irish community, but all of Atlanta, together to celebrate the best of the Irish culture.”

Professor Emeritus of Irish Studies at Emory University James Flannery said IrishFest Atlanta is one of the best examples of a genuinely Irish celebration.

“There was a great warmth about the whole event, from the friendly greetings of the volunteers, to the lively concert and ceili with all the musicians joining in to bring the whole event to a fitting end,” Flannery said. “There was always a sense that everyone was there in order to enjoy in a communal experience in which sharing music, dance and

good craic was what was important.”

Music is at the core of the festival.

“At its inception, [IrishFest Atlanta] was organized by parents of our young Irish musicians who were in grade school or younger at the time,” Finley said. “We wanted to bring in top musicians for our own children to gain access and bond with during a weekend of workshops and concerts. That was wildly successful. Some of these same children are college-age and beyond and are returning to teach, perform and volunteer at IrishFest Atlanta. We have succeeded in preserving the culture in Atlanta through these young adults.”

The musical tradition will continue this year with performances by Crannua Collective and The Andrew Finn Magill Band. Dance teacher Shannon Dunne will conduct workshops in set dancing and Sean-nos dance. A silent auction will be offered, with proceeds going toward Irish Traditions Atlanta scholarships.

The event also features 20 workshops and classes — which include playing traditional Irish instruments such as the harp, fiddle and flute — set throughout both days.

This year’s IrishFest Atlanta also includes two special events: a whiskey tasking and afternoon tea with the Irish Consul General.

Free activities include marketplace performances and children’s programs.

Between 600-800 people are expected to participate in IrishFest Atlanta this year. In past years, about 10-20 percent of participants were Irish born, with some visitors from as far away as New York and Illinois.

Several types of passes are available for concerts, workshops and events. For more information, the full schedule of events and tickets, visit irishfestatlanta.org.

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Alpharetta gears up for Wire & Wood ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Downtown is gearing up for the 7th annual Wire & Wood Alpharetta Music Festival that will feature more than 25 artists performing on seven stages over two days.

Admission is free.

Friday and Saturday, October 11-12 from 4–11:00 p.m., local and national performers will fill the streets of downtown Alpharetta with original music. The event is a platform for artists to share the stories that inspired their songs, offering fans an intimate look behind the making of the music. Music lovers will enjoy extraordinary collaborations as performers join each other on stage for spontaneous sit-ins.

The two-day event takes place on multiple outdoor stages throughout downtown Alpharetta, plus a brand new indoor stage.

Outdoor stages include Main on Milton, Town Green Stage, Ole Milton Park Stage, Citizen Soul Stage and Central City Tavern Stage. Ceviche is hosting performances on its patio, including a late-night jam each night. This year, the event will also include a stage located in City Hall, transforming the formal City Council Chambers into an intimate listening room.

Friday night, 2018 Pandora’s Artist to Watch winner Maggie Rose brings her intricate storytelling blend of rock, soul, rhythm and blues, country and gospel to the Main on Milton stage. The funky stew of Delta blues, hip hop, funk, rock and roll and jazz that is G. Love & Special Sauce takes center stage on Saturday performing the hit songs from their 25-year career. Fans will also experience a variety of other talent, including the blues stylings of Grammy Award-winning Alvin Youngblood Hart, the soulful songstress Cat Ridgeway, the alt-country garage rock music of the Banditos, the Americana meets Southern rock sounds of Great Peacock and many more.

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Food options from numerous local restaurants in downtown will be available including Crave Pie Studio which will be offering a sneak peek of its new storefront opening soon on Commerce Street. Additionally, the event will bring in some favorite local food trucks.

Free parking is available throughout the downtown area including the City Hall parking deck at 2 Park Plaza, the new parking deck at 92 Milton Ave., and the 45 Roswell Street parking lot.

For fans enjoying ride-share services, the drop-off/pick-up location is at 37 Old Roswell Street. Fans can also bike to the event and use Bike Alpharetta’s complimentary bike valet with secure bike parking at the intersection of Old Roswell Street and Milton Avenue.

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

By Jonathan Stegall, MD The Center for Advanced Medicine October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Excluding skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cause of cancer Dr. Stegall 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.

Although there are several different types of breast cancer, the standard of care for treatment is typically some combination of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. Women who have hormonal involvement will also be prescribed medication to treat this.

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or continuing signs and symptoms that may indicate returning depression.

October is National Depression Education and Awareness Month. According to the American Psychiatric Association, depression is the most common mental illness in those over the age of 65.

Some experts believe that ten percent of seniors who have been diagnosed with dementia are struggling with depression.

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It’s important for seniors who exhibit these symptoms to be evaluated by their health care provider or a psychologist.

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An interview with Dr. Taylor

By Alyssa McNamara I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Taylor after his 2018 Best of win and again this week after his 3rd consecutive Best of win to talk about his continued success. The following is a compilation of both interviews.

Last year’s interview took place while Dr. Taylor held his newborn son Broderick or “Bodi.” As we discussed his practice’s progress, he laughed at the “happy chaos” that is his home life. Even without a newborn in his arms, he is as I remember him – warm and likeable. I looked back at my notes from my last interview and my observations still apply: “After speaking with him for an hour, I am well aware of the reasons for his renown.

He is warm, instantly calming, respectful and shockingly intelligent. Despite having a youthful face that, at first glance, might make you question his experience, his knowledge and surgical ability are well established: both are touted in patient reviews and displayed in a vast surgical portfolio. He is loved and respected by his patients and his staff, and it is easy to see why. He is, to say the least, a genuine individual and accomplished physician.”

Congratulations on winning both Best Dermatologist and Best Vein Specialist of North Atlanta yet again! You must be proud. It is quite an honor to win these titles, let alone several years in a row!

To what do you attribute to your success?

Dr. Taylor: Well thank you very much!

You’re right. It is an honor to win and I am extremely appreciative of the accolade.

I am very fortunate to live and work in an area that has exceptional healthcare including outstanding dermatologists and remarkable Mohs surgeons.

Moreover, residents of North Fulton are smart consumers, who do their research on their potential physicians. Given this, I truly value the confidence that my patients have placed in me.

I don’t have any hidden secret to Premier Dermatology’s success per se. I have been trained by exceptional physicians and I work with exceptional people. I strive to always be patientcentered, to put the patient first, to read up, perform extra research for my patients and advocate for them. Quality controls, back-up systems and patient care processes are an area of special interest for me. I have been an airplane pilot for over ten years, and I believe that the strategies for safety and quality that aviation emphasizes have translated into improved processes within my own practice.

But most importantly, I really owe so much to our amazing staff! We have the

same amazing staff that we did last year with one excellent addition. Given that, we are a small practice with only 8 staff members, I am beyond thankful for their expertise, compassion and the concern that they have for our patients. We spend a lot of time together given our 10 to 12 hour work days, so it is invaluable that we all get along and not only like our jobs but strive to excel and improve our processes. We have been open over two and half years now and are constantly trying to improve wherever we can. I think that’s part of our success: patients recognize our genuine concern and commitment to excellence.

Is there something that you feel sets you apart?

Dr. Taylor: Actually I do believe I spend an unusual amount of time with my patients. As a procedural dermatologist, I am used to a smaller volume of patients with longer visits so that translates over to my general dermatology patients. Granted sometimes that means my schedule runs behind, but ultimately our patients leave knowing that they received thorough, high quality care.

And I appreciate the understanding my patients show me, because I think that they can tell that if I am running behind that it is because I chose to give a prior patient the time he or she needed rather than run on schedule.

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October puts the focus on breast health There’s no better time than October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, to put screening and early detection of the disease top of mind. According to the American Cancer Society, one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer, making it the second-most-prevalent cancer affecting women.

Fortunately, breast cancer is highly curable when it’s detected early. The first line of defense is having what’s called “breast awareness.” Women who have breast awareness are more likely to notice changes, or something that isn’t quite right. And while there are many guidelines for breast screenings, a good place to start is with the American Cancer Society (ACS). ACS guidelines include yearly mammograms beginning at age 45 for women at average risk. It’s also important that women with a family history of breast or other cancers discuss the benefits of genetic counseling and high-risk screening options with their healthcare providers.

While any woman can get breast cancer, common risk factors include: • Having a mother or sister who has had breast cancer • Carrying a genetic mutation known to increase the risk of breast cancer, such

as BRCA1 and BRCA2 • Having a first baby after age 30 • Being overweight • Not having breastfed a baby • Consuming more than one alcoholic beverage a day • Experiencing onset of menstruation before age 13 • Smoking In the event an abnormal or suspicious mass is discovered during a breast self-exam or on a mammogram, a healthcare provider is likely to recommend more testing, including biopsy.

Fortunately, there are many imaging techniques that allow the physician to precisely locate and biopsy the suspicious mass. The sample is then sent to a pathologist for examination to determine whether it is malignant.

When breast cancer is diagnosed, it’s categorized by its current stage: Stage I, Stage II, Stage III or Stage IV. The stage of cancer helps categorize a patient’s tumor in terms of how well the patient is expected to do with proper treatment widely accepted by medical experts.

Breast staging includes the size of the tumor, grade of the tumor, lymph node involvement, whether cancer has spread to other parts of the body and other factors.

Once the stage of the tumor has been determined, a team of specialists will work together to decide the best course of treatment. Treatment is tailored to the specific type of breast cancer and may involve a combination of surgery, radia-

Taylor: Continued from Page 29 Regarding Mohs surgery and vein care, my fellowship covered multiple aspects of surgical dermatology, so I feel that I am able to address some of the extra concerns that patients may have that would otherwise be referred to other specialists or simply not be handled, and I perform these services at the level you would expect from someone who is fellowshiptrained and board-certified. For example, I can treat medically significant vein disease with various procedures such as laser ablation and foam sclerotherapy then, once resolved, clear up the cosmetic vein issues with sclerotherapy or laser treatments.

I am also one of the only physicians in Georgia with a lab that allows me to cure melanoma with true Mohs surgery. In general, these would be treated by different specialists or would be treated using non-equivalent techniques.

Could you please comment on your background and experience?

Dr. Taylor: I believe my experience is notable given my number of years in practice. Surgeons gain experience and perfect their skills through research and practice. As a result of training at very

tion, chemotherapy, hormone drugs or targeted therapies.

Surgical approaches for breast cancer include lumpectomy (removal of the tumor and a surrounding margin of tissue) and mastectomy (removal of the breast). Sometimes lymph nodes under the arm may be removed in association with a lumpectomy or mastectomy.

In addition to remaining vigilant about screening for breast cancer, women can reduce their risk for the disease by engaging in moderate to vigorous exercise at least five days a week, maintaining a healthy weight, limiting alcohol consumption and not smoking.

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month and year-round, WellStar North Fulton offers world-class breast healthcare close to home. Plus, WellStar’s partnership with the Mayo Clinic means patients have ready access to clinical trials, second opinions and consultations.

Whether you want state-of-the-art screening or need highly advanced treatment modalities, WellStar North Fulton is a great choice for breast health and cancer care.

To schedule a mammogram or an appointment with a breast cancer specialist, call 770-956-STAR (7827).

busy institutions then working for some of the busiest practices in Florida, I have performed over ten thousand dermatologic procedures. I completed my fellowship 5 years ago. Having been a Mohs surgeon at the University of Florida and also working in private practice in Florida before moving to Atlanta to be closer to family, I was lucky enough to take care of a great many patients who had extremely large cancers and required extensive reconstruction. As you might imagine, Florida residents need considerable dermatologic care. I am honored to take care of people with genuine need and am lucky to have been prepared by outstanding mentors who trained me. Upon starting my own practice here in Alpharetta, I already had the volume of experience usually found with a Mohs surgeon who has been in practice much longer.

Anything else you’d like to say?

Dr. Taylor: I really just want to say thank you very much! Thank you to our staff: you are valued and wonderful and we wouldn’t be continuing to excel without each and every one of you! Also thank you so very much to all of our patients and our community! Your confidence and support is greatly appreciated and rewarding. I look forward to continuing to strive to provide patients with exceptional care.

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Bonding with Baby at Birth and Postpartum: A Midwife’s Perspective

By Emily Dixon, C.N.M., F.N.P. Modern OB/GYN Welcoming a new baby into the world is an exciting time for parents. Often times, new parents may feel uncertain on how to Emily Dixon, CNM best bond with their baby. The tips given in this article are applicable both in the hospital and at home.

As midwives, we are strong advocates for early mother and baby bonding. This includes immediate skin to skin after delivery, if medically safe.

Skin to skin means placing the baby directly onto the mother’s bare chest in an upright position, with the baby’s head turned to the side for easy breathing, and blankets placed over the baby’s body. This helps promote breastfeeding while also keeping baby’s temperature, heart rate, and breathing regulated. Additionally skin to skin lowers the level of stress hormones, soothing both mother and baby. Other family members and parents can use skin to skin to bond with the baby as well.

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Finally, encouraging breastfeeding as often and for as long as possible is another way for mothers to bond with their babies. Exclusively breastfeeding is recommended until baby is six months old.

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Breastfeeding also has benefits to mom as well, including reducing the risk of breast cancer and ovarian cancer.

There are so many wonderful ways to bond with your baby. As Midwives, one of our greatest roles is helping new moms with this transition and supporting them with whatever they need.

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4 tips to achieve lung health

By Nan McCormick, RN Thoracic Nurse Navigator, Northside Hospital Gwinnett

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A majority of us take our lungs for granted and don’t recognize how much they really do for our bodies on a daily basis.

Our lungs have one major task—and that is to help us breathe. Lungs play an essential role in our overall health and wellbeing. Unfortunately, there are multiple factors that impact lung health—these organs must contend with pollution, smoke and germs.

Overtime, these factors may compound, taking a toll on your lungs and putting you at a higher risk for developing lung disease. With a multitude of lung conditions, one of the most serious being lung cancer, it’s important for each of us to learn more about promoting lung health.

Today, we know what may be harmful for lung health, but what about those that are beneficial? Well, there are many that do exist, and the good news is there are some easy ways for each of us to start practicing better lung health.

1. Don’t smoke … and if you do, stop Smoking increases the risk of developing many serious illnesses, as well as accelerating the aging process.

Due to the harmful chemicals found in cigarettes, smoking can cause a host of health issues, including: • Multiple types of cancer: lung, bladder, cervical and throat, among several others • Higher blood pressure, which increases your risk of stroke or heart attack • Reduced blood flow, which can slow healing and cause wrinkles With more resources than ever to aid in the quitting process, you can utilize support groups, classes and quit-smoking products to kick this bad habit for good. Even if you think it may be too late to quit, experts agree that no matter when you quit, it will have a positive impact on your health.

The Freshstart Smoking Cessation Program is a free service of Northside Hospital that provides counseling, education and support for those interested in quitting smoking.

2. Avoid indoor & outdoor air pollutants Many of us hear about the importance of getting fresh air; however, that may be more difficult that you’d think.

With several different sources of air pollution, both indoor and outdoor, it can be difficult to find truly fresh air. Things like carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide and particulate matter are very harmful and are the result of many common pollutants.

By learning more about these common sources of air pollution, you can better avoid them and promote lung health: • Exhaust from cars, lawnmowers and buses • Mold and mildew • Individuals with infections • Some household chemicals • Radon (Gwinnett, DeKalb, Fulton and Cobb Counties are among the highest predicted average of indoor radon levels in the state of Georgia) 3. Start doing breathing exercises Your lungs need exercise just like the other muscles in your body. To keep them functioning as they should, breathing exercises help rid the stale air in your lungs, which increases oxygen levels and strengthens the diaphragm.

Two of the most popular breathing exercises recommended by the American Lung Association are: • The Pursed Lip Breathing Exercise: Simply breathe in through your nose and breathe out through your mouth with pursed lips. Exhaling should take at least twice as long as inhaling.

• The Belly Breathing Exercise: During this exercise you will simply breathe in through your nose while paying attention to how your belly fills with air. By placing your hands on your stomach, you can feel your belly rising and falling with each breath. Exhaling should take two to three times as long as inhaling.

4, Get screened You’ve probably heard about routine screenings for breast health, prostate health, even colon health, but what about lung health? In fact, there is a lung cancer screening that utilizes a low dose CT scan, which can effectively identify any nodules or masses that may be present, even if you don’t have symptoms.

While lung cancer may be the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S., utilizing simple tactics to support lung health, as well as advanced screening options, and personalized care can all help to prevent this deadly disease. To learn more about how Northside Hospital Cancer Institute is leading the way in comprehensive lung care, visit northside.com/lung.

Start by marking your calendar for the second annual Breathe Better Gwinnett event on October 14 and the first annual Breathe Better Cherokee on October 23. In addition to on-site screenings and tests for lung function, lipid profile, blood glucose, and bone density—all provided by the experts of Northside Hospital—you’ll enjoy demonstrations, educational exhibits and prize drawings.

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How porcelain veneers can improve your teeth

By Dr. David Remaley Roswell Dental Care Your smile speaks volumes about you. A wide, full smile usually tells others that you are open and friendly.

A pursed, straight-line smile typically indicates that you are shy and closed off. Healthy, clean teeth are the mark of someone put together and organized.

Have you stopped and taken a second to consider what your smile is saying about you? If it’s not very positive, chances are that your teeth are to blame.

Common causes of unsightly teeth • Discolorations • Stains • Chips • Gaps • Crookedness

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Discolorations/Stains Your morning coffee and that glass of wine at dinner, while making you extremely happy, are staining your teeth.

Discolored teeth can age you and make you appear unattractive. It is important to maintain a regular cleaning routine to keep your pearly whites, well, white.

Chips/Broken teeth Only pro hockey players can pull off chipped or broken teeth, and that’s because they have the amazing story to explain it away. For the everyday person, chipped and broken teeth create an unbalanced smile. Tooth decay can cause your teeth to become weak and break easily. So, even if your tooth loss is due to an accident, people may take it as a sign that you don’t have the best oral hygiene. Talk about embarrassing.

Gapped/Crooked teeth Gapped and crooked teeth throw off the uniformity of a smile. In regards to beauty, balance and symmetry are very important for creating an appearance that is attractive to the eye. Gaps and crookedness that create an asymmetrical look can affect how appealing your smile is.

When brushing just isn’t cutting it It can’t be stressed enough that a daily, thorough oral regimen will help by leaps and bounds in providing you with an attractive smile. Healthy teeth are the most important part of a smile. But even if your teeth are healthy, they may not be aesthetically pleasing. Sometimes it’s impossible to fight discoloration and the fact that you are sporting a huge front gap. Brushing certainly isn’t going to bring back a chipped tooth, and it can be embarrassing living with unattractive

BEFORE teeth. Luckily, you don’t have to. You can reclaim your beautiful smile with the help of porcelain veneers.

Porcelain Veneers Porcelain veneers are thin, shell-like sheets that cover the outside of damaged teeth. They require little alteration of the existing tooth structure and become very strong once bonded. Veneers can last over 15 years with good detail care.

Benefits of porcelain veneers • Make teeth appear whiter • Obscure crooked and gapped teeth • Are customized to match existing tooth color and shape • Are non-porous and resistant to staining • Have minimal pain associated with the application procedure If your teeth could use a little improvement to give you a gorgeous smile, see how porcelain veneers can help you. Set up your consultation with Dr. David Remaley to discuss your options today! Call 470-375-9244 to schedule your appointment today.

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Northern Ridge District announces new Eagle Scouts NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The Northern Ridge Boy Scout District — which includes Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek and Milton — recently announced its newest Eagle Scouts. The Scouts who passed their board of review on Sept. 28 at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church are: Ronith Charugundla of Troop 27 was sponsored by the Johns Creek Christian Church. He designed and created 12 wooden stackable chairs and two wooden tables for the children’s summer camp at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center.

Anish Manne of Troop 27 was sponsored by the Johns Creek Christian Church. He designed and created a 40foot retaining wall for Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center.

Robert O’Brien of Troop 7153 was sponsored by St. Brigid Catholic

Church. He designed and created a walking stick enclosure rack as well as 50 walking sticks for Autrey Mill Heritage Center and Nature Preserve.

Ethan Schmitt of Troop 7153 was sponsored by St. Brigid Catholic Church. He designed and created five swimming starting blocks for Blessed Trinity High School.

William Mutsch of Troop 985 was sponsored by Northbrook United Methodist Church. He designed and constructed two sensory carts for the Music Jubilee Program at St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church.

Logan Sowder of Troop 429 was sponsored by Alpharetta Presbyterian Church. He restored the labyrinth at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church. The project included power washing, releveling and restoring the bricks, power washing

the concrete benches and installing new soaker hoses to the shrubbery surrounding the labyrinth.

Anuj Shah of Troop 2000 was sponsored by Johns Creek Presbyterian Church. He collected 15 electronic tablet devices for Big Bethel Village, a church residence for income restricted seniors.

He also held classes on how to use the tablets.

Cal Hendrick of Troop 2000 was sponsored by Johns Creek Presbyterian Church. He cleaned and repainted court lines for the three basketball courts, repainted outdoor game lines and repainted a fence around the playground area of Shakerag Elementary School.

Ben Kleinert of Troop 2000 was sponsored by Johns Creek Presbyterian Church. He designed and constructed four outdoor benches for FurKids Pet

rescue.

Joseph Palmich of Troop 1134 was sponsored by St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church. He restored the State Street Deveaux Downs subdivision cemetery.

Palmich cleaned headstones, cleared out the overgrowth, installed a new fence section and new stone pathway, and planted over 20 flowers.

Omkar Tamhane of Troop 27 was sponsored by the Johns Creek Christian Church. He designed and created an outdoor arbor walkway for the Johns Creek Elementary School Garden as well as landscaped plants at the school flagpole.

Connor Meese of Troop 3000 was sponsored by Birmingham United Methodist Church. He designed and created a gaga (a variant of dodgeball) pit for

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North Fulton Community Charities celebrates 25 years of warm coats

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In the top row, from left, stand new Eagle Scouts Ronith Charugundla, Anish Manne, Robert O’Brien, Ethan Schmitt, William Mutsch, Logan Sowder, Anuj Shah, Cal Hendrick, Ben Kleinert and Joseph Palmich. In the bottom row are Omkar Tamhane, Connor Meese, Nithik Balachandran, Michael Baxter, Matthew Czarnomski and Chris Fitzpatrick.

Scouts: Continued from Page 36 Birmingham Falls Elementary School.

Nishant Baglodi of Troop 69 was sponsored by Alpharetta First United Methodist Church. He collected and shipped 2,479 books for the Books for Africa charity.

Nithik Balachandran of Troop 429

was sponsored by Alpharetta Presbyterian Church. He designed and constructed a trophy case with sliding glass doors for Lambert High School.

Michael Baxter of Troop 985 was sponsored by Northbrook United Methodist Church. He designed and constructed a gaga pit for Elkins Point Middle School.

Matthew Czarnomski of Troop 69 was sponsored by Alpharetta First United Methodist Church. He designed

and created three locked wooden donation bins for the Drake House, a refuge for abused women and children.

Chris Fitzpatrick of Troop 1717 was sponsored by Cross of Life Lutheran Church. He renovated the Milton High School band room by removing all art, constructing storage shelves, and patching and painting the walls. He also designed, built and installed bumpers to prevent scratches on the walls by carts.

ROSWELL, Ga. — North Fulton Community Charities is celebrating 25 years of the annual Warm Coat Drive this year.

The drive started in 1994 as a service project for local Girl Scout Cadet Troop 628 from Crabapple Middle School. For the drive, NFCC collects new and gently worn coats and jackets as well as accessories, such as hats, scarves and gloves, for adults and children, throughout the month of October, culminating with Warm Coat Day on Saturday, Oct. 26.

Last year, NFCC distributed over 1,400 coats and accessories to families in need.

From Oct. 1-24, donations will be accepted at several area drop-off locations, including: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta CoreMatters, 1144 Canton St., Suite 104, Roswell Ed Isakson/Alpharetta Family YMCA, 3655 Preston Ridge Drive, Alpharetta St. David’s Episcopal Church, 1015 Old Roswell Road, Roswell Warm Coat Day is the first event of the NFCC Holiday Program. For more information on the holiday program, including ways to donate and volunteer, visit the website at nfccholiday.org.

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Take one, leave one: The Flybrary comes to town!

One unexpectedly pleasant part of fishing is the whole process of getting ready for a fishing trip. Rod? Check.

Reel? Check. Waders? Check. Fly box?

The phone rings, and I answer STEVE HUDSON a vaguely familiar Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net number only to find yet another Medicare Supplement insurance solicitation.

Though there are definitely some ad-

vantages to growing older, I can say with certainty that receiving fewer unwanted calls is definitely not among them.

Distraction over, it’s back to planning my trip. I think I have everything in order.

So I put the gear in the car and head north, two hours or more, visions of this certain stream growing in my mind as I go.

I arrive…I put on the waders and the lucky fishing hat…I rig up the rod…I reach for the fly box…

Uh-oh. No fly box.

In an instant I recall exactly where it is: sitting on top of the refrigerator, exactly where I put it so I could answer the

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Jeff Wright, manager of Alpharetta Outfitters, checks on the Alpharetta Flybrary. stupid phone. Alas, I have to admit that I am streamside but flyless. I grumble to myself that I will never buy anything from any company mentioned in one of those calls, but though it vents a little steam it does nothing to solve my immediate problem. No flies. And to make matters worse, there are no fly shops within 40 miles.

Besides, it’s a Sunday afternoon and they would probably be closed anyway.

What I need is a place to go and borrow a fly. What I need is a library with flies instead of books…a fly library, so to speak…a flybrary!

As it turns out, Flybraries are actually a thing. There’s even a website (flybraryproject.com) to tell you more about it.

“From the backside of signs at boat ramps in South Florida to river-side

signs in Alaska,” notes the site, “the Flybrary Project connects fly fishers across the world with one another — educating visitors of the fisheries and promoting comradery amongst strangers who share the same passion.”

According to Castaway Customs, a company which actively supports the Flybrary concept, the idea is straightforward. It boils down to this: “Need a fly?

Take one. Have an extra? Leave one.”

“The Flybrary Project is designed to bring the already large fly fishing community a little bit closer,” adds the company’s website, “one fly at a time.”

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In fact, Flybraries seem to be popping up all over the place, and they can be of immediate benefit to traveling anglers who may not know exactly what fly to choose.

“New to a particular fishery?” asks the Flybrary website. “A Flybrary will lend some insight into what’s working for that particular waterway. From crab patterns for redfish in North Florida to terrestrials on spring creeks in Montana, your local Flybrary is there to help.”

And — okay, I admit it — it’s also a good thing for forgetful folks like Yours Truly who might end up on the water completely sans flies.

Flybraries can be found from western Canada to southern Florida. You’ll find them closer to home, too, and at least one might be right in your backyard. It’s next to the front door of Alpharetta Outfitters, a fly shop in the heart of downtown Alpharetta.

According to Jeff Wright, manager of the shop, this particular Flybrary has been well received in the two or so months that it’s been in operation.

“Some folks will stop by it and pick up a fly or two,” Jeff says, “and some others leave flies there as well.”

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“It’s cool to see the variation in the flies that folks leave on the Flybrary,” he says.

Jeff mentions that he hopes to set up more Flybraries at other key spots in the area — for instance, somewhere on the Chattahoochee. That’s a noble goal, and I applaud it.

Jeff and I talk more about Flybraries and the generosity of anglers, but then we’re interrupted by the ringing of my phone. I look. It’s a vaguely familiar number. I turn the phone off. Take that, telemarketers! Then I pat my pocket — yes, my fly box is there. I’m ready for a little afternoon fishing!

But if that box had happened to be missing, I’d still have been okay.

The Flybrary was right there, ready to come to my rescue.

The Flybrary at Alpharetta Outfitters is outside the shop’s front door and is available 24/7.

For more on trout fishing in the Chattahoochee River, check out Steve Hudson’s book “Chattahoochee Trout: The Definitive Guide,” available at local outfitters or from Amazon. Signed copies are available from ChattahoocheeMedia.com.

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Local author Dana Middleton visits Creek View Elementary ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Author Dana Middleton visited fifth grade students from Creek View Elementary School on Sept. 23. The California-based author was raised in the Atlanta area and both of her published books, “Open if You Dare” and “The Infinity Year of Avalon James,” are set locally.

Teacher Alison Snow’s fifth grade students will work with the author during the school year through a program called Kids Need Mentors. The students will video call with her monthly to discuss writing tips, the writing process and reading. Students will also have the opportunity for some coaching on an individual basis.

Middleton will be back at Creek View in the spring for another visit to continue her work with the students.

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Author Dana Middleton, left, stands with Creek View Elementary School fifth-grade teacher Alison Snow during a Sept. 23 mentoring session.

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Girl Scout Troop 11763 install Little Free Library ROSWELL, Ga. — Girl Scout Troop 11763 members Kyra Bard, Chloe Enderle and Irene Palacios-Rodriguez recently completed their Silver Award project at the Chattahoochee Nature Center. Troop members created a Little Free Library at the Nature Center and filled it with books.

The library itself has a butterfly design — a nod to the center’s efforts to support local butterflies and pollinators.

The scouts have been together for the last nine years under the leadership of Michelle Bard, who also serves as the director of the Milton Service Unit.

The Silver Award is the highest award a Cadette Scout (grades 6-8) can earn. Scouts are charged with identifying a need in their community, building a team of project members, selecting and developing the project, making plans, reflecting and sharing their story.

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Members of Girl Scout Troop 11763 install a little free library at the Chattahoochee Nature Center for their Silver Award project.

In Memoriam

Caroline Matheny Dillman

Caroline Matheny Dillman passed away September 30, 2019, in Sacramento, California, after several years’ struggle with Alzheimer’s. Born Leonora Caroline Matheny on May 20, 1927, in Atlanta, Georgia, she was the first child of Leonora Maude Henderson and Hollis Burnette Matheny.

Caroline received her B.A. in Liberal Arts/Business Administration from Pennsylvania State University in 1947. After college, Caroline worked for Curtis Publishing in Philadelphia, beginning a lifelong career as a prolific author and editor, contributing articles on education, sociology, and genealogy to several publications, including The Christian Science Monitor, the Atlanta JournalConstitution, and The Alpharetta-Roswell Herald (originally the Alpharetta Revue); in the 1990s, she launched her own Chattahoochee Press, publishing a number of books on genealogy.

In the early 1950s, Caroline married and moved to western Pennsylvania with her first husband to start a family. In the mid-1960s, she moved to Menlo Park, California with her two children, remarried, and continued her formal education, receiving an M.A. in Education from San Jose State University in 1974, an M.A. in Sociology from Stanford University in 1976, and a Ph.D. in Sociology of

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Education from Stanford University in 1979. In the early 1980s, she returned to the Atlanta area with her second husband, where she was an Assistant Professor of Sociology at Agnes Scott College. In 1983 she moved to Roswell, the home of her ancestors, where she taught sociology and became Director of Off-Campus Programs and Continuing Education at Reinhardt College.

She joined the Roswell Historical Society, becoming President, and served on the Board of the Alpharetta Historical Society.

A firm believer in the power of education, Caroline dedicated her life to helping others improve their lives through schooling, personal growth, and social engagement. She loved being around people, especially babies, and welcomed everyone into her home, sharing dinner and conversation. Those who knew her will remember her sweet disposition and desire to get along with everybody. She was a devoted and loving mother, always putting her children’s needs before her own. She is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Meyers and husband, Robert, of Sacramento, CA, and her son, Sandy Santra, of Hudson Valley, NY. She was preceded in death by her spouse, Frederick. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Association in her name.

ROSWELL, Ga. — Visit Roswell, the Roswell Convention & Visitors Bureau, recently announced the city’s first Food & Beverage Festival to be held Sunday, Oct. 27, from 2-6 p.m. at Connexion Plaza, 1570 Holcomb Bridge Road. The festival will showcase Roswell’s culinary scene.

Roswell is home to over 200 independent dining establishments, featuring a variety of cuisines and dining atmospheres.

The Roswell Food & Beverage Festival is spearheaded by Tim Stevens, owner of From the Earth Brewing Company, and the festival planning committee, made up of representatives from the community’s breweries, restaurants, wine markets, the Roswell Special Events Committee and Visit Roswell.

The Food & Beverage Festival was sparked by members of the committee who recognized a need to showcase Roswell’s dining scene and culinary partners in an immersive setting.

Participating restaurants will feature a variety of unlimited samples. Beer and wine will be served to compliment tastings throughout the day.

Unlike a traditional “Taste of” event, the Roswell Food & Beverage Festival will feature demonstrations, including whole animal breakdown, mixology

demos, wine education and pairings, and ceramic cooker smoking.

Net proceeds from the festival will go to local organization HomeStretch, which guides homeless families toward permanent housing and lasting stability.

For more information on the festival and to purchase tickets, visit roswellfandb.com.

Chattahoochee Nature Center announces new museum audio tour ROSWELL, Ga. — The Chattahoochee Nature Center recently announced a new audio tour for public use that was created by a local Girl Scout Ambassador.

The audio tour leads visitors on an in-depth visit of the Chattahoochee Nature Center’s indoor museum: The Watershed Gallery. It educates visitors about the local watershed environment of the Chattahoochee River.

One of the most important topics covered in the tour is why it is important for people to take responsibility for protecting and keeping the Chattahoochee River and its surrounding habitats clean.

Annie Hankamer, a Girl Scout Ambassador and senior at Alan C. Pope High School in Marietta, decided to create the tour after finding out that the Chattahoochee Nature Center did not have an ADA-compliant audio tour. For her Girl Scout Gold Award project, she wrote, recorded and edited the Watershed Gallery audio tour.

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The play, written by Emlyn Williams, follows Dan, a smooth-talking hotel bellhop who arrives unexpectedly at elderly Mrs. Bramson’s woodland bungalow, where he soon ingratiates his way into her life and that of her niece Olivia. But when a local woman goes missing and rumors of a murder begin to surface in the house, fingers begin to point toward Dan. There have been three film adaptations of the play.

Ticket prices for “Night Must Fall” start at $29. Senior and student discounts are available for select performances. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more. Tickets are on sale now at get.org or by calling the box office at 770-641-1260.

ROSWELL, Ga. — Students, staff and families of The Cottage School in Roswell recently organized a donation drive to collect supplies for the Bahamas relief effort in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian.

As students from the school’s Interact Club learned of the devastation from Hurricane Dorian, they turned their focus on ways to help. The Interact Club is a Rotary-sponsored club that provides young people an opportunity to participate in meaningful service projects while developing leadership skills.

Efforts were led by teachers Amanda Parker and Kiran Lalani and Roswell Rotary liaison Ron Cowan.

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