Forsyth Herald – January 10, 2019

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Kelly, left, and Brian Tam took over the Cumming Playhouse Jan. 1, renaming it Tam’s School Street Playhouse. The couple has owned and operated Tam’s Backstage restaurant, located below the Playhouse, for more than 10 years. Read more, Page 12.

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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 27-year-old man from Auburn, Georgia, Jan. 2 following an investigation into child exploitation.

Michael Anthony Putnam was arrested after allegedly soliciting an undercover law enforcement officer posing as a 14-year-old child online.

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Woman dies in Buford Highway crash FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A 27-yearold Cumming woman died Jan. 3 from injuries suffered in a car crash on Buford Highway.

Jordan Banasiak was pronounced dead at North Fulton Hospital hours after she was transported by ambulance from the scene, according to Deputy First Class Andy Ives, traffic investigator with the Sheriff’s Office.

On Jan. 2 at 7:42 p.m., the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office and Fire Department responded to a two-car crash on Buford Highway at the Ga. 400 northbound entrance ramp.

The investigation determined a 2007 Honda Odyssey, driven by Vayid Dzhakhidov, 32, of Cumming, was westbound on Buford Highway approaching the Ga. 400 northbound entrance ramp when Banasiak’s eastbound 2011 Chevrolet Cruze made a left turn toward the same ramp. Both vehicles collided.

Dzhakhidov and his wife, Arzu Mirbaeva, 26, were transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

The cause of the crash is under investigation by the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Specialist Unit.

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child at West Bank Park in Cumming. He was arrested and charged with computer pornography, criminal attempt to commit sodomy, criminal attempt to commit aggravated child molestation, obscene internet contact with a child, and possession of marijuana.

Putnam is being held at the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Adult Detention Center.

Woman loses thousands in service contract scam

Deputies arrest couple for indecent behavior

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A local woman reported she lost thousands of dollars in a computer service scam.

The 67-year-old woman said she was contacted by a man claiming to work for Microsoft who told her that she had agreed to a service contract to be billed to her bank account when she bought a computer from Best Buy last year.

The woman said she did not remember agreeing to the contract, but sent the man $500 and $300 in gift cards to avoid being charged. The scammer said she would be refunded later.

That same day, the woman was contacted by a person claiming to work for the Target fraud department. She was told the store suspected the gift cards she purchased had been used fraudulently and began an investigation. He requested an additional sum by gift card to continue the investigation.

He also promised the money would be refunded.

In total, she was swindled out of about $2,000.

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A man and a woman were arrested Dec. 25 after they reportedly offered sexual favors in return for gasoline and cigarettes at the Marathon gas station on Lakeland Plaza.

Deputies spoke to the couple who appeared to be impaired on drugs. The 25-year-old man said he did not know what happened, but the 24-year-old female said the incident had been a joke and had made the attendant uncomfortable.

Video footage showed the man pulling the woman’s pants down and her shirt up inside the store.

The man was detained and had a warrant out of Gainesville, Georgia.

He was arrested for giving false name and date of birth, public indecency and public drunkenness. The woman was arrested for public drunkenness and public indecency.

Deputy detains man found parked near bank FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A 25-yearold man from Atlanta was arrested Dec. 26 for obstruction of law enforcement after he raised the suspicions of a bank employee and Sheriff’s Office deputy.

The bank employee called 911 when she noticed an occupied truck in the parking lot of the bank and another in the woods just before the bank was scheduled to open. She said it is company policy for employees to not enter the building if there is anyone in the parking lot.

No business markings were on the truck and the deputy said the driver was wearing a black stocking cap, similar to a ski mask.

The deputy man said he was working with a surveying company, however the deputy found no surveying equipment in the vehicle.

The man refused to give his last name, then resisted arrest. He was charged with two counts of obstruction.

Burglar damages roof in attempted break-in FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A homeowner reported about $1,500 in damage to the roof on his home off Jackson Drive on Dec. 22 after an attempted burglary.

The homeowner said he had reported several attempted break-ins over the past few months. The most recent was on Dec. 7 when someone nearly pried off the padlock latch on the exterior basement door.

The damage to the roof was significant because shingles were ripped up in the center of the roof down to the plywood. The corner of the plywood was exposed and also slightly raised.

The owner said he had installed multiple cameras around the house in an attempt to catch the person.

Driver cited for DUI after vehicle overturns FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A 40-yearold Cumming man was arrested Dec.

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County considers Cumming request to annex property

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — Forsyth County is considering a request from the City of Cumming to annex some 46 acres into its city limits as part of a proposed downtown development.

The property under consideration lies west of Tribble Gap Road, south of Sawnee Drive and east of Ga. 20. It is part of a 90-acre City Center project the city is planning off Canton Highway near Forsyth Central High School.

The development will feature miniature golf, an amphitheater, multiple walking trails, a park, a new veterans memorial and retail.

The County Commission was scheduled to study the request further at a work session this week.

County Attorney Ken Jarrard said that while most annexation requests include consent from 100 percent of the landowners, Cumming is employing a “60 percent method” for its request.

This method requires a written and signed application of at least 60 percent of the electors who live within the area and the owners of at least 60 percent of the land, Jarrard said.

“If those two key components can be satisfied, it allows the annexation when you don’t have 100 percent unanimity,”

Features of the proposed City Center include miniature golf, an amphitheater, multiple walking trails, a park, a new veterans memorial and retail.

C Uwhy M M two I Jarrard said. “That’s it requires elements rather than one.”

Because these parcels are not in the county water and sewer service area, Jarrard said the annexation would present no impact to infrastructure.

Meanwhile, the Cumming City Council is proceeding with its overall plan for the development. At a Jan. 2 work session, officials discussed architectural proposals for the City Center.

“The City Center is on track and should close on the property this month,” Mayor Troy Brumbalow said.

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firm this month. The council is very excited and so is the community. The design process will start soon and take 3-6 months to complete.”

The City Council recently approved a Phase I environmental assessment on the property, which will pinpoint all topographical areas and allow the city to begin laying the groundwork for development.

“We also recently presented the first architectural designs of the project,” Brumbalow said. “We want the look of

The City Center is on track and should C close E N onT the E property R this month.”

Troy Brumbalow Mayor, City of Cumming

the City Center to be that of 1950s small town, with plenty of green space and walking trails incorporated into the area.

I hope to have the City Center completed and open within the next two years.”

County commission names new chairwoman

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The new year brought new leadership to the Forsyth County Commission when Commissioner Laura Semanson was appointed chairwoman at the Jan. 3 meeting.

Commissioner Todd Levent, who has held the position for the past two years, did not seek a reappointment.

“It takes extra time and effort, but it sure was an honor,” he said. “Now I get a little more free time for me and my family. It’s going to be wonderful. Each one of us has strengths and weaknesses, and all of our strengths and our knowledge together make us powerful and smart.”

Commissioner Cindy Mills thanked Levent for his service.

“I know it’s a hard job to do,” Mills said. “It requires a lot of effort, work, meetings and extra time. I know I speak for everyone on the board that we appreciate the effort and job that you’ve put into it. It doesn’t mean your job is over.

It’s just a new beginning and different role to play.”

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Commissioner Laura Semanson (second from left) was appointed chairwoman at the Jan. 3 meeting.

Mills, who has been on the board six years, said it takes everybody working together to be effective.

“I hope we’ll have a very united board and will be able to offer Chair Semanson all the support we can in working together,” Mills said. “We need to be united and support our staff all we can in having a united board. We’ve been at each other’s throats many times, but there are things we have worked on together.

We’ve done some really incredible things for the county.”

Semanson thanked Levent for his work the past two years, and said she hopes to keep the commission heading in the right direction.

“I’m looking forward to working on a different level with everyone here,” she said. “I’m hoping we can continue to work together to refine how we work as a team.

The whole is definitely greater than the

sum of the parts. We have a lot of work to do here, but with clear and open communication across the board, we can do great things for the county. I appreciate you having that confidence in me.”

Mills was appointed vice chair for the board and Commissioner Dennis Brown as secretary.

“We can demonstrate a new era of cooperation on this board,” Semanson said. “We all recognize our strengths and passion for this job. I look forward to channeling that and working together.”

This meeting was the first one for District 1 Commissioner Molly Cooper who was sworn into office in December.

District 1 covers much of the central and western portions of the county. Cooper fills the post held by R.J. (Pete) Amos who did not seek re-election.

Levent was also beginning his third term as District 3 commissioner that night. District 3 covers the southwest portion of the county.

The Board of Commissioners is made up of five members, each living in a specific district and elected by their district to serve four-year terms.

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Sheriff’s Department earns Patriotic Employer Award

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office has made a mark in its support of members of the National Guard or Reserve. Now, it has an award to prove it.

Sheriff Ron Freeman, on behalf of the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, was recently awarded the Patriotic Employer Award by the U.S. Department of Defense and Employer Support of the Reserve and Guard.

Almost half of the U.S. military is made up of National Guard and Reserve members. The Freedom Award recognizes those employers who provide the most outstanding support for these citizen warriors.

“FCSO is proud to support our citizen soldiers who are doing double duty both in Forsyth County and in support of our Nation’s defense,” Freeman said. “I and the members of the FCSO are all proud of our military employees and veterans.

We defend this community each day and strive for excellence in our service, knowing we have deputies and employees who are doubling down on that commitment to service and are willing to serve our country wherever called. It is our privilege and honor to support them.”

Up to 15 employers are selected each year for the award and honored at the Pentagon in an official ceremony. Since 1996, 250 employers have been presented the award. Freeman said there are 85 veterans and active service members at the Sheriff’s Office and they serve with distinction at all levels of the organization.

The award reflects the efforts made to support employee members of the National Guard or Reserve through a wide-range of measures, including flexible schedules, time off prior to and after deployment, caring for families and granting leaves of absence if needed.

“Our spouse support group stands ready to help deployed members families, as well as we and Forsyth County provide flexible scheduling and reimbursement for military training as needed,” Freeman said. “Simply put, I feel it is my duty to support these soldiers who are willing to place themselves in harm’s way in any way I can. They are willing to serve. We should and are willing to support their decision to do this for our country. I am immensely proud of the three deputies we have currently deployed with the 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team of the Georgia Army National Guard.”

The nomination for the award came from Sheriff’s Office Deputy J. Tomalka.

“All I can say is the time I’ve been with Forsyth has been truly outstanding,” he said. “Anytime last-minute training comes up for the Guard I never have any issues taking the time off. I am truly impressed with the amount of support Forsyth has offered. Unfortunately, I can’t just pick one individual as it has been a team effort. It was a no brainer to put the Sheriff’s Office in for this award.”

In 2018, nearly 2,000 employers were nominated by more than 2,350 Guard and Reserve employees for the 2018 Freedom Award. The Sheriff’s Office was one of more than 70 organizations or groups nominated in 2018 from Georgia.

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were called to Austin’s Steak House off Lakeland Plaza on Dec. 28 when two men got into a fight in the bathroom.

One man said he was in the bathroom when he was attacked by another man although there were no words exchanged between them. The incident report states the victim was drunk.

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the two stalls when an intoxicated man began yelling at his friend to get out because he needed to use it. The intoxicated man put his hands on his friend while he was exiting and the two got into an altercation.

Due to conflicting statements, the men were referred to magistrate court.

Authorities investigate burglary at cabinet store FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Three heavy metal doors and other office supplies, were stolen from North Georgia Cabinets off Atlanta Highway on Dec. 20.

The business owner said the stolen merchandise totaled thousands of dollars.

He told authorities that upon returning to the store after a few days, he noticed someone had entered through the back window and had removed property. The suspect exited the back by removing the door from its hinges.

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Employees at a neighboring business said they did not hear or see anything suspicious.

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The ATL adopts new logo to brand region’s transit efforts

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Board members for the region’s new transit authority plan to get down to business later this month when the 16-member governing panel holds its first meeting of 2019.

No agenda for that Jan. 24 meeting has been finalized yet, but the new board has already laid the groundwork to map out a future for transit in the region.

At its first meeting held in December, the Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority — the ATL — adopted a logo design and established bylaws to begin work coordinating transit planning and funding for the 13 counties encompassing Metro Atlanta.

State Sen. Brandon Beach and State Rep. Kevin Tanner, co-authors of the legislation that created the ATL, attended and provided remarks at the inaugural meeting.

“This is an important first step in an exciting process to move our region forward,” said Beach, who chairs the Senate Transportation Committee.

Tanner, who chairs the House Transportation Committee, said The ATL has the right people on its Board of Directors to foster collaboration across the region

to drive connectivity and economic development.

The board includes six members appointed by state officials and 10 members elected by local delegations to represent 10 transit districts across the 13-county region. Meetings are held monthly in Suite 2200, 245 Peachtree Center Ave. N.E. in Atlanta.

The state appointees to the board are: • Charlie Sutlive, director of Corporate Communication at Georgia Power • Teddy Russell, CEO and owner of Russell Landscape • Mark Toro, co-founder of North American Properties’ Atlanta office • Earl Ehrhart, CEO of Taylor English Decisions, and former member of the Georgia House • Charlotte Nash, Gwinnett County Commission chair • Russell R. McMurry, director of the

Georgia Department of Transportation Those members elected by district delegates include: • District 1 — Andy Macke, vice president External Affairs at Comcast Cable • District 2 — Marsha Anderson Bomar, executive director of Gateway85 Community Improvement District in Norcross • District 3 — Steve Dickerson, retired professor of mechanical engineering at Georgia Tech • District 4 — Todd Ver Steeg, vice president and part owner of Vermeer Southeast Sales & Service • District 5 — Tom Weyandt, former transportation policy and planning official • District 6 — Chuck Warbington, Lawrenceville city manager • District 7 — Michael Thurmond, DeKalb County CEO • District 8 — Keisha Lance Bottoms, mayor of Atlanta • District 9 — Howard Mosby, vice president of Faculty Contracts Administration in Medical Affairs at Grady Health System • District 10 — Felicia Franklin Warner, Clayton County commissioner Chris Tomlinson, executive director of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority, serves as temporary director

This is an important first step in an exciting process to move our region forward.”

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until the board makes a permanent appointment to that position.

He said the newly adopted logo will serve as a starting point for discussion and future decisions around regional transit branding.

“These decisions will be shaped by future conversations between the ATL board, regional partners and transit stakeholders,” Tomlinson said.

Per legislation, any newly acquired MARTA transit asset worth more than $250,000 must display the ATL brand.

The board will continue to work closely with all regional transit partners to determine how best to incorporate the ATL brand.

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Learning patience through the eyes of a kitten It’s no surprise to anyone who knows me, I love cats. My family had cats before I was born and we’ve gone through multiple generations of felines in our house.

There was Buster Kathleen Sturgeon and Tiger, then EdEditor kathleen@appenmediagroup.com gar, Poe and Chris, and most recently we adopted Reuben and Al into our family. All of them were rescued by various shelters and groups and all hold a special place in my heart.

So when I decided to adopt my own kitten, I thought I had it completely handled.

My boyfriend, Chris (no relation to the former pet, although it does get weird when telling stories) and I decided to bring a 7-month-old, solid black, furry ball of energy and purrs into our apartment.

His name is Charlie and he is absolutely adorable.

Chris and I met him the night before we adopted him from Cats in the Cradle and I fell in love instantly. Chris, not so much, but he figured it wouldn’t be too hard. He’d always been a dog person.

That night we went to the store and bought Charlie everything he would need, including a can of nearly every type of cat food offered so we could make sure we found exactly what he enjoyed.

The first night went great. Charlie let us cuddle him and take photos with him and we were pretty pleased.

The next week, it got a bit harder.

Charlie was stationed in our laundry room so he could adapt to us and his new home. But he quickly took a liking to the area behind our washer.

We spent much of that week coaxing him out and trying to encourage him to spend time with us rather than the lint trap.

Friends and family would come over to meet him, much like how I imagine a new baby in the family. Everyone would coo at him and admire his impressively fluffy tail.

But I was frustrated. Charlie did not seem to like us very much and seemed scared no matter what we did.

I had owned cats my whole life, worked at PetSmart and I still cat-sit to this day. So why was my own feline to some extent rejecting me? I had all these visions growing up of one day having my own cat who was as obsessed with me as I was with him. But this wasn’t my reality.

Thankfully, I had a few days off

Chris and Kathleen recently adopted a 7-month-old kitten, Charlie.

Even though we got off to a rocky start, Charlie has taught me many things in his short time with us. around Christmas and New Year’s, and that was exactly what Charlie seemed to need.

I had to learn patience was a virtue with our kitty and teach him I am not going to hurt him.

So I waited. I gave him treats, learned which blanket was his favorite so he would nap with me, found out which toys he couldn’t get enough of and continued to give him affection at his own pace.

Eventually, he started becoming braver and would venture out of his hiding spots on his own to come sit on the couch with us. Granted, at first it was the complete opposite end of the sofa, but it still was progress.

And now, about a month after we adopted him, Charlie has settled in nicely.

He was even the hit at a New Year’s Eve party we threw. I was shocked when he was the center of attention the whole night.

Even though we got off to a rocky start, Charlie has taught me many things in his short time with us.

It hasn’t been that easy, but every moment has been worth it.

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A beginners’ guide to spotting ‘fake news’ I’m convinced the only surefire way to guard against “fake news” is to avoid all news.

That’s hardly an option for those living in a free society, blessed with the right to confront our govpat Fox ernment in person or Editor pat@appenmediagroup.com at the ballot box.

Used to be, you could check a few news sources to assemble an accurate picture of the world.

But today, there are thousands of sources offering wildly different and distorted perspectives on current events.

Used to be, you could trust your eyes or your ears. But today, technology has advanced to the level that video and audio can be manipulated.

But how does one sort through the flotsam?

News is an important element in navigating life. It alerts you of danger, tracks your tax dollars, challenges your beliefs. It introduces you to people and ideas you should know.

With this in mind, I have developed a beginners’ approach to spotting information scams that pose as news.

First, familiarize yourself with hyperbole.

Hyperbole is any exaggeration not meant to be taken literally.

The best examples I’ve found in today’s media are in sports headlines, and that is where you should begin: “Urban Meyer getting crushed over pre-game comments.”

First of all, who cares?

Second, really? Is there anything a college football coach says that would get him “crushed?”

Third, go ahead and call up the story; you’ll learn it’s not much of a story.

Over the past week, I’ve seen five articles about five different sports figures who “are getting crushed” for something or other. Despite the “crushing,” all still have jobs paying them upwards of seven figures.

Another tipoff is the term “going viral.” If you see a headline declaring something is “going viral,” avoid it unless you have a taste for the mundane.

Most times, the remarks or videos that are “going viral” are as provocative as a straw mattress.

Here’s another important, yet oddly sinister, example of headlines that tip you off the story isn’t worth your time: “Five-star quarterback rejects major college offer.”

This is not so much inaccurate as it

Today, there are thousands of sources offering wildly different and distorted perspectives on current events. is irretrievably vague. It’s vague on purpose. It’s vague because the news service wants you to click on the story to find out which athlete rejected an offer from which school.

I see more and more of this sort of vagueness across most of the upstart news services. Used to be, copy editors were obligated to pack that information into the headline. Today, headlines are intentionally obscure.

Chances are, you could visit Sports Illustrated, ESPN or the Sporting News and get sound information in their headlines. No tricks, no gimmicks.

Time was, copy editors were encouraged to get as much information into a headline as possible — and do it concisely. The shorter, the better.

One light-hearted exercise prevalent in copy editing circles back then was to write the best, short headline in history about a real or fictional event — a headline that told the story but was short enough to fit across the top of the page in large, screaming letters.

The best I ever saw was: “Pope elopes.”

It’s sad to see sports writing fall prey to this ploy, manipulating readers into following a path to nowhere. Over the years, sports writers have provided some of the best prose in literature, clever, witty and full of Americana.

Witness one of the greatest sports headlines in history.

It appeared after a November 1968 football game between Harvard and Yale.

Both teams entered with 8-0 records, but Yale wasted no time proving its dominance, stifling the Crimson through all but the tiniest sliver of four quarters.

Trailing by 16 points with 42 seconds remaining, Harvard scored two touchdowns with 2-point conversions to end the contest in a tie.

Yale was crestfallen. Harvard was ecstatic.

The next day, some wordsmith on the copy desk at the Harvard Crimson newspaper summed it up best: “Harvard beats Yale, 29-29.”

Now that’s a headline!

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It’s going to be a work in progress. It’ll be a bit of a transition. We have our work cut out for us.

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Cumming Playhouse welcomes new management

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — The new year has brought new ownership to the Cumming Playhouse.

Brian and Kelly Tam took over the Playhouse on Jan. 1, and renamed it Tam’s School Street Playhouse.

The couple has owned and operated the restaurant, Tam’s Backstage, located below the Playhouse for more than 10 years.

“It’s going to be a work in progress,” Kelly said. “It’ll be a bit of a transition.

We have our work cut out for us.”

The City of Cumming will continue to own the historic 1923 Cumming Schoolhouse, which houses Tam’s Backstage, the Historical Society of Cumming/ Forsyth County and now Tam’s School Street Playhouse. The Tams lease the space from the city.

“We’re going to do some painting, put up some more of the pictures that were in here that speak to the history of this schoolhouse and work with the Historical Society,” Brian said. “We think it’ll be a seamless transition. The restaurant and Playhouse go hand-in-hand. We realize so many people have an emotional attachment to this school and we’re proud to see it carry on.”

The Tams will pay a $5,500 monthly lease and take on the responsibilities of managing, staffing and cleaning the Playhouse.

“A lot of times with change comes energy,” Kelly said. “People do get excited about it. We have a tremendous respect for the city for starting this and bringing it to fruition. Linda Heard had a remarkable vision to make this happen.

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Kelly and Brian Tam took over the Cumming Playhouse on Jan. 1.

We have a healthy respect for that. We’re not here to make crazy changes and do anything incredibly different. It was a natural change for us to take it over.”

The Cumming City Council voted last June to transfer management of the facility to the Tams. The city will still pay for maintenance, insurance and utilities.

In 2017, repairs and maintenance made up $21,531 of the expenses.

The city has been looking for ways to get out of the business of managing the

facility which has run up bills of about $149,000 a year, Mayor Troy Brumbalow said at an April of 2018 workshop. Since its creation in 2005, the Playhouse has lost almost $2 million.

The theater will now be called Tam’s School Street Playhouse. The facility’s website has also changed to schoolstreetplayhouse.com.

“School Street Playhouse gives us a specific location,” Brian said. “It was the first school in Forsyth County. We did

want to send a message that there was a change, but a subtle change. We thought this was an appropriate name for it.”

There are multiple theater companies that will contract with the Tams, similar to how the city procured shows.

“Most producers have been here before,” Brian said. “Our lease wasn’t finalized until late August so there were no contracts with anyone until our lease was signed. We moved rather quickly to sign contracts for 2019 in the last quarter of 2018.”

All 2019 shows will be posted on the website and patrons will still be able to order tickets online.

“We took a lot of input on the shows,” Brian said. “We wanted shows that have done well here before. We’re excited about the lineup. We think we will be able to fill the house with a lot of these shows.”

On the tentative 2019 line-up are well-known shows such as “Bonnie & Clyde,” “South Pacific,” “Mama Mia,” and “A Christmas Carol.” Also slated for this year are several shows focusing on Southern culture, including “A Southern Exposure,” “Derby Girls: The Musical,” and “Single Wide: The Musical.”

Among the concert lineup for 2019 are Banks & Shane, The Return: A Beatles Tribute, and “Remember Broadway,” a Broadway-themed variety show. Local favorites including “Georgia Senior Follies,” “Christmas Classics,” The Cumming Playhouse Singers, North Georgia Barbershop Singers, and Sounds of Sawnee Concert Band are all also slated to return in 2019.

The first show under the Tams’ leadership will be on Saturday, Jan. 12 at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.

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S.T.E.A.M. TEAM An original play by Topher Payne.

Meet five friends who use their interests in science, technology, engineering, arts and math to solve mysteries and problems in their own back yards. When the group heads to middle school and one of their own is targeted by a bully at the science fair, the team gets back together for one more mystery. Tickets are $10. See the play Saturday, Jan. 12 at11 a.m., with additional shows on Jan. 19 and 26 at 11 a.m. Shows are located at the Georgia Ensemble Theatre at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. For more information and tickets, visit get.org.

FEATURED: VOLLEYBALL ACADEMY JOHNS CREEK What: Winter and spring volleyball academy for ages 8-15. The sessions are very fundamentals focused and the session will be divided up by age and skill level.

When: Mondays and Wednesdays, Jan.7-30; Elementary-aged players practice 6:30-7:30 p.m., 11-15 year olds practice 7:30-8:45 p.m.

Where: Endurance Center, 7340 McGinnis Ferry Road, Suite 200, Johns Creek Cost: $150 More info and registration: intensityvolleyball.com

EVENTS: CAR SEAT CHECK-UP What: The Johns Creek Fire Department will offer child passenger safety education to parents and caregivers. Bring the car seat manufacturer’s manual and/or instructions with you to the event.

When: Saturday, Jan. 12, 9 a.m.1 p.m.

Where: Fire Station 61, 10265 Medlock Bridge Parkway, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov MONET’S WATER LILIES PAINT CLASS What: Join for a painting of Monet’s Water Lilies and celebrate the Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library 20th anniversary, “Looking Forward, Looking Back.” Supplies provided. Ages 13 and up.

When: Saturday, Jan. 12, 10:30 a.m.

Where: Northeast Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Oaks, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org or 770-3608820

DOCENT DRIVE What: Autrey Mill is looking for docent volunteers for the 2019 season. Volunteers will go through training on preservation efforts and collection highlights.

When: Sunday, Jan. 13, noon Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek More info: autreymill.org or 678366-3511 TAKE-A-PEEK TUESDAY What: Take a quick peek at Autrey Mill’s building collections and hear about the preservation and research efforts.

When: Tuesday, Jan. 15, noon-2 p.m.

Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek Cost: $2 More info: autreymill.org JOHNS CREEK TOASTMASTERS What: Join the weekly meeting to learn how to become a better speaker and better leader.

When: Saturdays, 9:45 a.m.

Where: Johns Creek Christian Church, 10800 Bell Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreek.toastmastersclubs.org or 404-513-3188 SMART RECOVERY FAMILY AND FRIENDS What: This program uses science based tools to provide support for those who are affected by the addictive behavior of someone close to them. Not a twelve step program.

When: Mondays, 7-8 p.m.

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

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

When: Tuesdays, 7 p.m.

Where: Club House, 6300 Polo Club Drive, Cumming More info: navigators.toastmastersclubs.org ALL RECOVERY MEETING What: Join an open discussion for those in recovery from addiction or those affected by people with addiction. Not a twelve step program.

When: Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Emory Johns Creek Hospital, 6325 Hospital Parkway, Johns Creek More info: navigaterecoverygwinnett.org or 678-743-1808 x101 WEDNESDAY MORNING NETWORKING What: Join for networking every Wednesday morning.

When: Wednesdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Where: Perimeter Church, 9500 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek Cost: $5 for members, $10 for guests More info: johnscreekga.gov or 770-495-0545

RELIGIOUS EVENTS: KIDSTUF What: KidStuf is the place where children and parents learn together about God’s big ideas. It’s a 45-minute digital, interactive experience that occurs once a month.

When: Friday, Jan. 11, 7 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 13, 1:10 a.m. and 12:10 p.m.

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

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PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN CIRCLES What: The four different circles offer women opportunities to spend time together, support each other in happy and sad times, learn from each other and grow in faith.

Child care options available.

When: Esther Circle, each first Tuesday, 7-9 p.m.; Ruth Circle, each first Wednesday, 11 a.m.1 p.m.; Lydia Circle, each first Thursday, 9:30-11:30 a.m.; Martha Circle, each first Thursday, 7-9 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta More info: alpharettapres.com/ adults/small-groups/

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: “SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS” BALLET What: Experience the beauty and humor of this beloved tale of seven dwarfs, a jealous queen, a handsome prince, and the fairest of them all.

When: Friday, Jan. 11, 7 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 12, 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Where: Forsyth Central High School, 520 Tribble Gap Road, Cumming Cost: $10 in advance, $15 at door More info and tickets: stillpointedancestudios.com

“MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET” What: See the Tony Awardwinning musical inspired by the famed recording session that brought together rock ‘n’ roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins.

When: Dec. 14-Jan. 12, 2019, 8 p.m.

Where: Conant Performing Arts Center, 4484 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta Cost: Tickets start at $40 More info and tickets: get.org “MOONLIGHT AND MAGNOLIAS” What: Take a peek behind the camera as David O. Selznick, Victor Fleming and Ben Hecht lock themselves in an office with a five-day supply of peanuts and bananas to solve the near-disaster of “Gone With the Wind.”

When: Shows run Jan. 11-27 Where: Georgia Ensemble Theatre at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets start at $24 More info: get.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 AVALON NIGHTS LIVE What: Unwind after a long week with live music in The Plaza.

When: Fridays, 6-8 p.m.

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

LIBRARY EVENTS:

FAMILY PROMISE HOST WEEK What: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church will host families temporarily experiencing homelessness. Visit the Family Promise page to sign up to volunteer time or donate supplies.

When: Jan. 13-20 Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy Street, Alpharetta More info: alpharettapres.com

JOHNS CREEK SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRA What: Under the direction of Young K. Kim, the orchestra will play for the program of the 20th Anniversary Celebration for the Northeast Spruill Oaks Library.

Light refreshments provided.

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

Where: Northeast Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPERS What: Make and grow faith-based friendships for all ages. Enjoy a hot meal and/or volunteer.

When: Wednesdays, 5:15-6:45 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta First United Methodist Church, 69 North Main St., Alpharetta More info: afumc.org

SUNSHINE RIOT LIVE What: Sunshine Riot is a nationally touring indie band out of Boston whose sound is described as Johnny Cash meets Kurt Cobain.

When: Tuesday, Jan. 15, 6-8 p.m.

Where: Jekyll Brewing, 2855 Marconi Drive, Alpharetta More info: awesomealpharetta.com

NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS: DIETS 101 What: Dr. Sten Ekberg explains diet types and concepts that are popular right now and their effects on long term health.

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

Where: Sharon Forks Library, 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming More info: forsythpl.org MOBILE CAREER COACH What: The Georgia Mountains Regional Commission offers help with job searches, interview techniques, resumes and more. No registration required.

When: Tuesday, Jan. 15, 11 a.m.2:30 p.m.

Where: Sharon Forks Library, 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming More info: forsythpl.org

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I notice a lot of people go through their own “mini-makeovers” this time of year as well. They perform updates on their homes, make hair appointments to spruce themselves up for the New Year, and come in for teeth whitening procedures to erase coffee, tea, and wine stains and brighten up their smile. Yes,

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Dr. Taylor recipient of ‘Best of’ awards in 2018 I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Taylor after his 2018 Best of win to ask him about his recent success.

As we sit in the bright, clean, welcoming waiting room of Premier Dermatology, Dr. Taylor is holding his newborn son, his third boy, only 15 days old. He apologizes for the squeaks of the sleeping baby and smiles apologizing when those squeaks interrupt our interview. 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 Dr. Brent surgical ability are well Taylor 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 Fulton! As a new practice, it is quite an honor to win these titles, let alone winning Best Vein Specialist 2 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 patient-centered, 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 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! Given that

we are a small practice with only 7 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’ve been open 18 months 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 you feel sets yourself apart from the other physicians in the area?

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.

(With a laugh) 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.

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 out to other specialists, and I perform these services at the level you would expect from someone who is fellowship-trained 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 the ability to cure melanoma with true Mohs surgery. In general, these would be treated by different specialists or would be treated using non-equivalent techniques.

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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Reasons to dial 911 when you have a heart attack

By Northside Hospital Having a heart attack is a very serious matter and it should not be taken lightly. In fact, heart and blood vessel disease is the nation’s No. 1 killer. And about half of the deaths from heart and cardiovascular disease are from coronary heart disease, which includes heart attacks.

Northside Hospital has a message for everyone experiencing a medical emergency, always call 911 for an ambulance.

“In cases such as heart attacks, calling an ambulance to transport a patient to a hospital is crucial.

Patients are surrounded by trained professionals, equipment and medicine that can save their life in route to the hospital,” says Dr. Marcus Brown, chief of cardiology at Northside Hospital.

Paramedics and EMTs are able to run an electrocardiograph (ECG) test and have it transferred to the hospital.

Sending over this relevant information about the patient before they arrive, saves time for doctors and other hospital staff waiting to assist the patient.

Heart attacks are sometimes sudden and intense. But many start off slow, with mild pain and discomfort. Signs of a heart attack include: • Chest pain or pressure • Sweating • Shortness of breath • Nausea or vomiting • Pain, pressure, or strange feelings in the back, neck, jaw, upper belly, or in one or both shoulders or arms • Lightheadedness • Sudden weakness • Fast or irregular heartbeat “Sometimes, people may have symptoms and think that they just need to sit and rest for a while, believing that will ease them,” said Brown.

Almost half of all people suffering from a heart attack will wait more than two hours before getting help.

“Don’t feel embarrassed or afraid to call for help, it can save your life. Call 911 right away,” he continued.

If you suspect that you or someone around you is having a heart attack, don’t wait more than five minutes before calling for help.

If you are the person with the symptoms, and you cannot access an EMS, have someone drive you to the hospital right away. Do not try to drive yourself.

Sometimes heart attack symptoms

differ between men and women. The most common heart attack symptom in women include severe chest pain or discomfort. Women also typically experience other common symptoms more than men such as: • Shortness of breath • Nausea/vomiting • Back or jaw pain There are several risk factors for heart attacks.

They include a person’s age, diabetes, smoking, blood pressure, cholesterol and family medical history. If you experience any unusual pain or any other symptoms, they should be reported to your primary care physician as soon as possible. Simple ways to reduce your risk of a heart attack include not smoking and eating a healthy and balanced diet.

Additional tips • Lower your blood cholesterol. As blood cholesterol rises, so does risk of heart disease. When other factors (such as high blood pressure and tobacco smoke) are present, the risk is even higher.

• Lower your blood pressure. High blood pressure makes the heart work harder than normal and makes your arteries more prone to injury.

• Get active. Regular, moderate-tovigorous physical activity helps prevent heart and blood vessel disease. The more vigorous the activity, the greater your benefits.

• Lose excess weight. Excess weight increases the heart’s workload. People with excess body fat, especially around the waist, are more likely to develop heart disease and stroke even if they have no other factors.

• Manage your diabetes. Diabetes seriously increases your risk of developing cardiovascular disease, even when glucose (blood sugar) levels are under control.

• Reduce stress. Too much stress over time, and unhealthy responses to it, may create health problems in some people. Find healthy ways to manage stress, exercise and eat right.

• Limit alcohol. Alcohol raises blood pressure, can cause heart failure and lead to stroke. It also adds calories, contributing to obesity and makes it harder to lose weight. If you don’t drink, don’t start. If you do, limit yourself to one drink a day.

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Hospitals recognize New Year’s babies

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com FULTON COUNTY/FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — For many, the new year is a time of new beginnings and bold life changes. That’s especially true for families who welcome the birth of a baby on the holiday.

Northside Hospital Atlanta, at 1000 Johnson Ferry Road N.E., delivered its first baby of the year at 12:01 a.m. Jan. 1. Naya Christy Maalouf, weighing 7 pounds 2 ounces, was born to proud parents Pamela Mansour and Charbel Maalouf of Johns Creek.

Naya is the first child of Mansour and Maalouf. She was due Dec. 28, and her mother said that all she was thinking at midnight was that her baby was finally coming.

“We’d been waiting and waiting and waiting, so she’s finally ready to come,” Mansour said. “That’s all we were thinking.”

Emory Johns Creek Hospital saw its first birth of the new year at 1:39 a.m. Like Naya, Josiah was born four days after his due date. Josiah weighed 9 pounds 2 ounces at birth, and his parents, Denae and Gary, said it was an amazing surprise to have him ring in the New Year. The hospital did not release the family’s last name.

The first baby born at Northside Hospital Forsyth also came as a surprise to parents Satya Mukkavilla and Phani Peddis, considering he wasn’t due for nine more days. Their child was born at 2:35 p.m. weighing 8 pounds 2 oz.

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The first baby born in 2019 at Northside Hospital Forsyth sleeps while his family tries to decide on a name for him. really believe it since my due date wasn’t until Jan. 10,” Peddis said. “Having a New Year’s baby was the furthest from our minds. We thought we had at least nine more days to finalize our baby’s name, but we will decide on it for sure by tonight.”

WellStar North Fulton Hospital in Roswell did not see its first baby of 2019 until 5:17 p.m., when Veronica Pedraza gave birth to Matteo. At 7 pounds 12 ounces, Matteo is the youngest of three siblings, along with 10-year-old Sophia and 7-year-old Leonardo.

“I was hoping for a Christmas baby,” his mother said. “I didn’t think it would take until New Years’ for him to come. I was surprised my baby was the first one of the year.”

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Ava Bernardino, left, attends Camp Braveheart, where her sister Annalise is a counselor.

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Annalise, Allison and Ava Bernardino are a tightknit set of sisters.

All born within three years of each other, their mother said she raised them like triplets. However, one major thing separates these sisters. Ava was diagnosed in utero with hypoplastic right heart syndrome and pulmonary vein stenosis — not one, but two rare and serious health conditions.

Today, at 17, Ava is the oldest living child in the U.S. with pulmonary vein stenosis, a condition in which a blockage in the blood vessels impedes the flow of oxygen-rich blood from the lungs back to the heart.

Growing up with the disease, or with a younger sister with this disease, was challenging for the Bernardino family.

Then,10 years ago, Ava began attending a camp that changed her life and the lives of her family members.

Camp Braveheart in Rutledge, Ga., is a camp specifically for kids with heart defects like Ava. Braveheart is one of several programs offered through Camp Twin Lakes, which provides programs to Georgian children with serious illnesses, disabilities and other challenges, such

Everyone has something in their life that they have to deal with that other people don’t get, and that’s part of your story.”

Annalise Bernardino as having a parent who is incarcerated.

Twin Lakes offers all the usual summer camp fare: canoeing, arts and crafts, rock climbing, a talent show, but it’s staffed with medical experts and built to accommodate children with a wide variety of special needs.

“It’s a community of people who understand me, so it’s a really fun place to just escape for a week,” Ava said. You don’t have to explain yourself there.”

The sisters said that, whether because of the medical equipment she carried or because of her size, there was always something that made Ava stand

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Annalise, Allison and Ava’s lives were shaped by the youngest sister’s illness. out from her peers. But at Camp Braveheart, she was surrounded by people with similar conditions, and when they dropped her off the older sisters were the ones who stood out.

“We were the outsiders for once, not

her,” Allison said. “We were the ones that didn’t fit in there. I was just like ‘Oh, these are Ava’s people.’”

Ava considers the people she met at camp some of her best friends, and they keep in touch year round. While the week at camp was an opportunity for Ava to feel “normal,” it was also a time for the family to do things they wouldn’t be able to do with her, like go to the beach.

“We tried to keep it normal, but it’s different. It’s different having a child with special needs,” their mother Melissa said. “So not only could Ava go to camp, and that was her normal week to just be a kid and let somebody else take care of the medical stuff, but I have the week off. I don’t have to get up and do meds, I don’t have to be monitoring. I don’t have to be hovering.”

Camp Twin Lakes also had a significant impact on oldest sister Annalise.

“The first time we dropped her off for camp, she was 8 so I was 11, and I remember turning to my mom and saying I’m going to work here someday,” Annalise said.

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school this year.

Annalise said working at camp helped her understand how to help people with special needs without pitying them or reducing them to their disability.

“Everyone has something in their life that they have to deal with that other people don’t get, and that’s part of your story,” Annalise said. “Meeting these campers and working with them, it is part of their story, but it’s not who they are. There’s so much more to them than this label and this defect that has defined them.”

“They have the defect, but everybody has something that they go through in life,” Allison agreed. “And just because theirs is a little more visible, it doesn’t make it bad, it’s just different. And there are other people that are going through what you’re going through.”

That prediction came to pass this summer when Annalise worked as a counselor at Camp Twin Lakes.

“Working at Twin Lakes gave her exposure to a host of disabilities and issues,” Melissa said. “Exposure to children across the board with lots of different levels of care. But it really did tie back to Ava being a camper there and seeing what camp did for Ava, and for the family as a whole. That’s what she’s able to give other families by working there.”

Annalise said working at Camp Twin Lakes was an eye-opening experience, and one that solidified her interest in a career working with children with special needs. She is studying psychology at the University of Kentucky, while Allison attends the University of the South in Sewanee, Tenn. Ava will graduate high

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