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Schools set policy on coronavirus

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County OKs separated rental development

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Local family wins trip to Super Bowl LIV

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Leaders of learning Teacher of the Year finalist Jessica Younghouse, in gray shirt, is surrounded by her North Forsyth High School Advanced Placement literature students Feb. 3. Read more, Page 4

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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A 29-year-old Cumming man faces a charge of homicide by vehicle following a fatal crash on Keith Bridge Road Jan. 31.

Authorities say Candi Tucker, 42, of Gainesville, died from injuries suffered when her vehicle was struck head-on by a Jeep Compass driven by Mitchell Brown.

Sheriff’s deputies said Brown crossed over the double yellow line and struck the oncoming 2005 Toyota Scion driven by Tucker.

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Dog owner arrested for animal cruelty FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Animal control picked up a dog in “terrible condition,” then law enforcement personnel arrested the animal’s owner Jan. 31.

“The dog had scabs on its neck and back that were bleeding,” said Forsyth County Sheriff’s spokeswoman Stacie Miller.

The dog was later diagnosed with demodex, a skin condition caused by mites.

The animal’s owner, Brittney Day, 30, of Elrod Circle, Cumming, told authorities she had gotten the dog from a previous owner who had not informed her of the dog’s skin condition. Day told authorities that the previous owner provided her with shampoo for the dog which has not been working and seemed to hurt the dog. She said she could not afford to take the dog to the vet.

Authorities said the dog appears malnourished and its bones are visible, suggesting it has not been properly fed.

Day was arrested and has been charged with cruelty to animals.

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Tucker was pronounced dead at the scene. Her 26-year-old passenger was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, the sheriff’s office said. Brown was also hospitalized with injuries not considered life-threatening.

The head-on collision closed Keith Bridge Road.

The crash continues to be investigated, the sheriff’s office said.

Brown faces charges of driving on the wrong side of the road, reckless driving, homicide by vehicle and was cited for a seat belt violation.

Drug & DUI arrests Jennifer Lauren Wheeler, 30, of W. Moreno Street, Buford, was arrested on Jan. 28 for possession of methamphetamine, possession of heroin, possess/purchase any controlled substance in Schedule III and possession of drug related objects.

Arron Mitchell Bridges, 34, of Greenhill Pass, Canton, was arrested on Jan. 28 for possession of methamphetamine, possession of heroin, possession of drug-related objects and driving while license suspended or revoked.

Henry Christopher Shad, 51, of Longview Street, Dawsonville, was arrested on Jan. 29 for DUI–alcohol, possession of open alcohol container by driver and failure to maintain lane.

Andrew Harrison, 31, of Valley Mill Drive, Buford, was arrested on Jan. 30 for DUI-alcohol and failure to maintain lane.

Jorge Lopez Reyes, 31, of Ivy Summit Court, Cumming, was arrested on Feb. 1 for DUI–alcohol — 0.08g or more within 3 hours or more, possession of open alcohol container by driver, speeding and driving without a valid license.

Jason Todd Pee, 39, of Seasons Parkway, Norcross, was arrested on Feb. 1 for DUI–drugs, possession

of open alcohol container by driver, failure to change address on driver’s license and speeding.

Joshua Shane Myers, 32, of Paces Lane, Gainesville was arrested on Feb. 1 for DUI–alcohol.

Otis Romeo R Peay, 58, of Harbinwood Drive, Norcross, was arrested on Feb. 1 for DUI–alcohol and failure to maintain lane.

Anthony Ditaranto, 23, of Hedge Brook Drive, Cumming, was arrested on Feb. 1 for possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana (less than 1 oz.) and failure to maintain insurance.

Michael Steven S. Oliver, 29, of Atlanta Highway, Flowery Branch, was arrested on Feb. 2 for possession of hydrocodone.

Richard Lee Farmer, 47, of Fort Johnson Road, Charleston, S.C., was arrested on Feb. 2 for DUI–alcohol — 0.08g or more within 3 hours or more and speeding.

Paul Wayne Derringer, 45, of Flat Creek Drive, Dawsonville, was arrested on Feb. 2 for possession of methamphetamine, possession of firearm or knife during the commission of a felony and tampering with evidence.

Ronald Alexander Dowling, 37, of Bald Ridge Park Road, Cumming, was arrested on Feb. 2 for DUI–alcohol and failure to maintain lane.

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School district issues statement about coronavirus

By DENISE RAY denise@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County Schools is getting some pushback for a letter issued to parents Jan. 30 addressing the recent outbreak of coronavirus in the United States.

The letter — also posted on the district’s website — asks those with family members who recently returned from China to observe a 14-day incubation period before enrolling in or returning to school.

Parents were told to contact the school principal immediately if this applies to their child, even if the child is currently in school, the letter stated.

Days missed will not count as absences and students will be provided online learning during that time, if needed.

School officials emphasized in the letter that there have been no confirmed cases of coronavirus in Forsyth County schools.

Parents contacted the school district with their own thoughts about containing the virus.

“The county offers online schooling so kids can stay home, learn what

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The Forsyth County Schools issued a letter to parents regarding the coronavirus.

The letter asked parents with children who have recently returned from China, or have been in contact with someone who has, to observe a 14-day incubation period before returning to school. they’re supposed to learn and do whatever it is they’re supposed to do for school, and protect classmates and teachers from being exposed,” one person posted anonymously.

One family who travelled to China has contacted school officials expressing

concerns about the notice’s intentions.

The district apologized to the family for any misinterpretations and informed them that is was a request, not a mandate.

“We had one family that traveled to China out of 51,000 students contact

us with concerns,” Jennifer Caracciolo, director of public information and communications for Forsyth County Schools said. “All others that have traveled to China have understood that the request, not a mandate, was made out of an abundance of caution for the safety of our staff and students.”

The World Health Organization has declared coronavirus a global health emergency and confirmed six cases of coronavirus in the United States.

Meanwhile, the Georgia Department of Health sent out a notice to schools saying that students who have traveled to China or who have come into contact with those who have, do not need to be excluded from school if they are not displaying symptoms.

The district said the county has the fastest-growing Asian population in the country. Forsyth County Schools serves over 50,800 students representing 124 countries and 52 languages and is the seventh largest school district in Georgia. There are 21 elementary schools, 10 middle and seven high schools currently, with four new schools opening by 2022.

Forsyth County Schools had no further comment on the issue.

Forsyth Schools announces finalists for Teacher of the Year

By DENISE RAY Denise@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — School district personnel and community members paid surprise visits to area classrooms Feb. 3 to honor educators named finalists for this year’s Forsyth County Schools Teacher of the Year.

The educators received balloons and flowers as they heard the news from Forsyth County School Superintendent Jeff Bearden.

In total, three elementary schools, two middle schools and two high school were represented.

This year’s finalists include Jenelle Crocker, media specialist at Johns Creek Elementary School. Crocker received her bachelor’s degree from Liberty University and master’s from Walden University.

Her teaching career began in North Carolina in 2005. Crocker has been with Johns Creek since 2013.

Katie Harwood is a science teacher at Piney Grove Middle School. She began teaching in 2004 and joined Forsyth County Schools in 2008. She earned both her bachelor’s degree and master’s degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo. Harwood earned her specialist’s degree from Valdosta State University.

Alex Marbut teaches special educa-

tion at Shiloh Point Elementary School.

She is a University of Georgia alumna and has a master’s degree from Georgia Southern University. Marbut’s teaching career began in 2015 and she has been at Shiloh Point since 2017.

Bill Robertson began teaching in 1995 after earning his bachelor’s degree at Towson State University in Maryland. He earned a master’s degree from Walden University and a doctorate at Walden University. Robertson starting in Forsyth County schools in 2007 and was one of the inaugural staff members at West Forsyth High School where he continues to teach social studies.

Megan Street is a fourth-grade teacher at Big Creek Elementary. Street holds a bachelor’s degree from Georgia State University. She began teaching in 2011 and has been with Forsyth County Schools since 2016.

Otwell Middle School’s reading teacher Lindsey Tumaliuan is the sixth finalist. After earning a bachelor’s degree from the University of Georgia, Tumaliuan began teaching at Otwell in 2012.

Jessica Younghouse has been an English teacher at North Forsyth High School since 2006. She earned a bachelor’s from Keene State College and her master’s from Piedmont College. Her teaching career began in 2001.

“Mrs. Younghouse goes out of her

way to make learning fun, just look at her classroom,” North Forsyth Principal Jeff Chaney told students in Younghouse’s AP Literature class. “She’s passionate about the curriculum and what you’re talking about in class and what you’re reading.”

Students were also full of praise.

“The best thing about Mrs. Younghouse is that she put everything in perspective,” student Michael Stamey said. “That’s a little different from other teachers, and it kind of helps all the students understand what’s going on in the class. Even though this is an AP class, I feel like it’s one of my easier courses because she puts everything in a way that makes sense and puts it into a perspective where I understand what’s going on.

That’s what makes her a great teacher.”

Student Madison Unger agreed.

“One of the little things that I love about Mrs. Younghouse, not only is she a great teacher, she’s also one of those teachers that you can really connect with,” she said. “If something’s going on with you, she’s checks on you and says ‘are you doing OK today?’ It brightens my day.”

Younghouse reflected on the recognition.

“I was pleasantly surprised and humbled to learn I was one of the Teacher of the Year finalists from Dr. Bearden’s visit,” Younghouse said. “Forsyth County

is such a highly-regarded school system, and I feel blessed to be recognized for my work and grateful to work alongside such esteemed and supportive colleagues. I love my job; I enjoy teaching my students and helping them develop skills to secure their future dreams.”

Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce CEO James McCoy presented flowers and balloons to each finalist. The organization is a partner in education for the school district.

There is a three-tiered process to become Teacher of the Year, including applications, classroom videos, a five-minute speech and a 45-minute interview. The candidate with the highest combined score is named Forsyth County Schools Teacher of the Year for 2020, Samples said.

The winner will be announced at the Celebration of Excellence luncheon in March at Lanier Conference Center and will receive a number of gifts, including a car courtesy of Andean Chevrolet.

Correction

A photo caption in the Jan. 30 edition of the Forsyth Herald about the Cumming Marathon had an incorrect name. The woman in the photo is Tayler Harben.

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Commission approves a separated Phase 3 of Lakes at Franklin Goldmine

By DENISE RAY denise@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County Commissioners voted unanimously Feb. 6 on a plan to separate the highly controversial third phase of Lakes at Franklin Goldmine subdivision from the other two established developments.

“We are pleased to have received a unanimous vote by the commissioners to separate Phase 3,” said Sean Harris, a Lakes at Franklin Goldmine resident.

Harris and Scott Littlewood, another resident of the subdivision have been instrumental in pushing for the separation.

American Homes 4 Rent is developing the third phase of the neighborhood, located in the western part of the county, as for-rent properties. Plans call for 95 single-family, rental homes.

“The first thing that we learned was the company that was building those homes was called American Homes 4 Rent,” Harris said. “They own five lots in Phase 2 and [the lots] usually stood out as being different. The name alone certainly got everyone’s attention. Sadly, we found out not only did AH4R own those lots, they were the [developer] for all of Phase 3.”

When they learned details of the Phase 3 development last October, resi-

dents of the established neighborhoods in Phase 1 and 2 mobilized to protest, claiming that a subdivision of rental homes would lower their property values.

Since that time, District 1 County Commissioner Molly Cooper, who represents the area, said she has worked with the developer and residents to draw up a compromise that would address the concerns of the established neighborhoods.

The end proposal, approved by the commission Feb. 6, calls for completely separating the last phase from the existing development.

While the existing neighborhood has an entrance off Franklin Goldmine Road, the new development would have its own entrance off Heardsville Road.

Conditions also call for “no connectivity of any kind” between the two owner-occupied home developments and Phase 3. The new homes will also be required to have a minimum of 2,000 square feet of heated floor space outside of a garage, basement or porch.

Commission Chairman Laura Semanson congratulated Cooper for her work in getting both sides together to work out a solution.

For her part, Cooper credited the developer, the residents and county planning staff.

“There’s been a lot of us who had to put our heads together on this,” Cooper said.

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Forsyth County Sheriff Ron Freeman presented checks to three nonprofits Feb. 3.

Brenda Howell, representing BADGE, received a check in the amount of $3,618.

Nearly $15,000 was donated by the Sheriff’s Office personnel during the November and December 2019.

Sheriff’s Office raises funds for 3 nonprofits

By DENISE RAY denise@appenmediagroup.com Proceeds from the two-month No Shave/Nail Cancer Fundraiser at the Sheriff’s Office were distributed to The American Cancer Society, Supporting Adoption and Foster Families Together and the Benevolent Association Dedicated to Giving to Employees of Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office.

Male deputies and employees donated $50 per month and wore beards and facial hair for the months of November and December. For a donation of $35 a month, female deputies and employees wore any color nail polish they desired.

Through the generosity of the deputies and employees, the Sheriff’s Office

raised nearly $15,000, the most ever raised during the annual campaign.

“Typically the monies raised had gone to the American Cancer Society,” said Forsyth County Sheriff’s spokeswoman Stacie Miller. “However, last year Sheriff Freeman decided that two additional local charities would also benefit from this fundraiser, and the Citizen Advisory Board members would choose the additional beneficiaries.”

The American Cancer Society is committed to eliminating cancer. Efforts include fundraising, research, sharing expert information, support of patients and prevention awareness. The organization received a check in the amount of $7,235,

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Be on the lookout for Girl Scout cookies Authorities are raising awareness of a highly addictive substance about to hit the streets: Girl Scout cookies.

The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office wants residents to know that the Denise ray substance goes by Reporter denise@appenmediagroup.com a variety of familiar street names including “Thin Mints,” “Samoas” and “Tagalongs.”

Officials say the substance has new forms with lemon flavoring. Not much is known about the new “Lemonades” other than it is just as addictive as the other forms, but “Lemon-ups” are known to bear “I am strong,” “I am bold” and “I am a leader.”

These items are distributed by strong, smart, fearless young women who will lure you in with their story and get the individual hooked, an anonymous source said.

“Many people think they will just get one box, but one turns into two and two turns into five and the next thing you know you are hiding ‘Thin Mints’ in the freezer,” the source said.

The group behind this substance has an online presence and even provides an easy way to search for the nearest cookie dealer. Citizens are cautioned to stay alert as group members have been known to transact business in front of local businesses like Wal-Mart and Kroger.

Local law enforcement is concerned for the well-being of residents.

“We want to make sure everyone is safe,” Cumming Police Chief David Marsh said. “It’s not a problem for us to make sure they are disposed of properly for well-being and safety of our community.”

The City of Cumming police will accept boxes “no questions asked” 24/7.

Forsyth County Sheriff Ron Freeman issued the following statement to the Forsyth Herald: “In the interest of public health and

safety, the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office is considering implementing a task force that will route out and seize all Girl Scout Tagalongs, Samoas, and Shortbread Trefoils out of our immense concern for citizens welfare and our genuine hunger pains.”

Freeman went on record saying that he has determined that “Thin Mints (ugh) and other varieties are safe for our public’s ingestion. We anticipate a future announcement of likely seizures of 2 percent gallons of milk in the following days depending upon our success in our cookie confiscations.”

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“We are beyond grateful to the men and women of Forsyth County Sherriff’s Office for their generous donation to SAFFT,” Natalie Milom, executive director said. “We thrive as a result of our community and are able to focus on the work of serving vulnerable children and families because of our community’s generosity. These honorable men and women gave selflessly of their personal resources as a way to serve and protect families in Forsyth County and we couldn’t be more thankful.”

SAFFT is a 501c (3) organization with a mission to protect children, rebuild families and empower caregivers. The Forsyth County charity received $3,617.

BADGE received a check in the amount of $3,618. The nonprofit’s mission is to give back to employees of Forsyth County Service Organizations, through restoration of confidence, hope and peace of mind through financial and other support during unforeseen circumstances.

Anywhere from 100 to 150 employees participated in the two-month fundraiser, Freeman said.

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NFL sends Forsyth County family to Super Bowl LIV

By DENISE RAY denise@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Miller family of Forsyth County was treated to a once-in-a-lifetime experience as guests of the National Football League and the Philadelphia Eagles at Super Bowl LIV Feb. 2.

“We’re exhausted, still on the weekend high. It was incredible,” Tammy Miller said.

Wearing Eagles attire, Tammy, her husband Steve, and their 12 children were seated in the first row, behind the San Francisco 49ers’ bench, surrounded by the excitement and high energy at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., Super Bowl Sunday.

“We clapped for both teams,” Tammy said.

Tammy and Steve have five biological daughters and have adopted seven special needs children.

Now ranging in age from 10 to 26, the group includes six sons and six daughters.

Rowan, 11, is an active boy, despite his gait issues from cerebral palsy. He loves football and transforms into quite the player in the family’s front yard games.

The Eagles are his team.

The Millers learned of their trip when Eagles President Don Smolenski paid a visit to Otwell Middle School back in December where the family and relatives were working on a food-packing day of service for Rise for Hunger.

Smolenski brought along Eagles mascot Swoop and several of the team’s cheerleaders for photos, fun and the big announcement.

“When he [Smolenski] walked in, Rowan immedi-

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The Miller family assembles outside Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, just before the start of Super Bowl LIV Sunday. The Forsyth County family were guests of the Philadelphia Eagles.

ately recognized him,” Tammy said.

Rowan had hoped to one day get a fist bump from his favorite player, Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz, but on that December day, he got something better: an invitation to the Super Bowl from Wentz.

Each year, NFL teams are given four tickets to the Super Bowl to give away to fans. The Eagles chose Rowan as their recipient.

“When Eagles Coach Doug Pederson heard about us, he asked if the whole family could go and the NFL graciously gave the additional 10 tickets,” Tammy said. “Coach Pederson and his wife are kind, genuine people.”

The Whitlow Elementary School student and the 27-year old quarterback first met in September.

Tammy and Steve gave him tickets to the game that month when the Eagles were in town to take on the Atlanta Falcons. Word got out of Rowan’s wish to get a fist bump from the quarterback. Soon after, Tammy received a call from The Granted Wish Foundation seeking to arrange the meetup.

The Eagles gave Rowan tickets, sideline passes, hotel accommodations and a “meet and greet” with several players. Rowan went with his parents, younger brother Kellen, 10, and went home with autographed jerseys and hats, Tammy said.

Although Rowan is non-verbal, he communicates with his “talker” a machine that voices what he types.

“He gets his point across and expresses his feelings.

He’s animated,” Tammy said.

Now back home and settling into her family’s usual routine, Tammy spends time on something near to her heart: Keystone Village, a residential situation for adults with special needs. She and friend Beth Burns are working to create the development so their children — and others in Forsyth County — can remain in a community “that loves them and wonderfully educated them” when their parents are no longer able to care for them.

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By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A North Fulton native is looking to shake up the digital advertisement game.

Michael He, founder of Lovol Media, grew up in Alpharetta and studied economics and computer science at Harvard University. He worked with startup investing firms in Silicon Valley, before he decided to leave California and create a startup of his own, based in Technology Park in Johns Creek.

“There’s a lot of technical talent here, and business talent as well,” He said.

“In places like Silicon Valley and New York, it’s very crowded and expensive to launch a pilot of this scale.”

His device is an LED screen than can be mounted in the rearview window of a car. Drivers may already be familiar with advertisement on the top of taxis, but He says Lovol is a totally new technology.

While top-of-car ads may work in pedestrian-friendly New York City, the rear window placement is better for traffic-congested cities like Atlanta, he said.

The digital screen also allows advertisers to geo-target their desired customers.

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He said Lovol offers an inventive and relatively inexpensive advertising solution.

“It really helps the advertisers because they can reach a lot more people a lot more effectively,” He said. “With billboards and online advertisement, people have mentally trained themselves to block out the ads. This is a new ad space that people haven’t expected before.”

For drivers, Lovol is targeting people who already drive professionally, like through Uber, Lyft or Doordash.

“This is a way for them to keep driving the routes they already take while earning a supplemental income without doing anything but putting it on their car,” He said.

There is often a bust and boom cycle for tech startups. With companies like Uber, Airbnb and Bird scooters excitement and promise turned into criticism and regulation.

He said that’s why Lovol is taking things slowly, working with law enforce-

ment to ensure safety features are in place and starting with advertisements for local businesses before they pick up any big names.

Longterm, He and his small team say they want to see Lovol Media go national

and maybe even international.

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How the coronavirus sunk mortgage rates I was talking to a client last week who works at the CDC and was doing data analysis on the coronavirus that has swept China. She had heard mortgage rates were really low and was asking Geoff smith about a refinance. I Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com blew her mind when I told her the low rates were in large part due to the virus.

She assumed I was joking. I most certainly was not.

In short, here is what happened: Investors freaked out and pulled their money from the stock market. Then, they put it into safer investments like 10-year Treasuries, which caused the yield to drop and mortgage interest rates along with it.

Mortgage interest rates are loosely pegged to the yield on the U.S. Treasury’s 10-year note. Why? Because most people move in 7-10-year cycles.

Check this out: On Jan. 17, a second death was reported in Wuhan Other cities from across the globe reported new cases of the virus, and health authorities in the U.S. announced that three airports would start screening passengers arriving from that city. This was the day people started to realize this could be something serious.

On Friday, Jan. 17, the Dow Jones Industrial Average had risen for seven straight days and was at 29,348. By the end of the following Monday, it had dropped to 29,196. By Jan. 27 it had tanked to 28,536, according to the Wall Street Journal. On Jan.17, the 10-year yield was at 1.823 percent. It stayed flat the following Monday, then reacted strongly to the stock market’s plummet, and yields fell to 1.509 percent by Jan. 31.

As for mortgage rates, according to MortgageNewsDaily’s daily survey, the

It’s like if a week before the Super Bowl, news broke that both teams were infected with the flu. Would you bet on a team not knowing who on each team was infected? Probably not. average rate for a conventional 30-year mortgage was at 3.7 percent on Jan. 17.

By Jan. 31, it had plummeted to 3.47 percent.

It was a pretty wild time for us lenders. On Monday, Jan. 27, we saw rates continue downward. On Tuesday, an independent international auditing agency released a statement saying they were impressed with China’s response to the virus, and rates actually ticked up a bit. Then on Wednesday, news reports came out saying that China’s reports on the virus and number of people infected were misleading, and rates continued back downward.

My CDC friend asked me, “Why are investors so worried about this virus?

What does it have to do with the stock market?”

I think to some degree, it’s because it’s a new virus and details about it are unknown. China has literally locked people in their houses, which keeps them from going to work. This is a country that accounts for 20 percent of the world’s manufacturing output. If they all of a sudden stop manufacturing, there is going to be worldwide economic ramifications.

The stock market is our country’s largest legalized gambling entity. Investors are betting on companies that they think will win profits in the near and distant future. It’s like if a week before the Super Bowl, news broke that both teams were infected with the flu. Would you bet on a team not knowing who on

each team was infected? Probably not.

You’d probably wait to hear which key players were infected.

It’s kind of the same thing with the stock market, except investors always want their money working. So instead of just pulling it from the stock market and holding it in their banks, they put it into things with a guaranteed rate of return.

The rate of return on those instruments is much lower than what they could earn in a winning stock market, so they keep their clients’ monies there only until they get a better understanding of which companies and markets will grow in the coming economy.

It’s been a wild ride that has saved a lot of homeowners a whole lot of money.

If you have an interest rate of over 4 percent on your mortgage, you should quickly have someone run the numbers on a refinance. A cure for this flu, which I do recognize as a good thing, would likely shove rates back up quickly.

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

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A simple survey can be used to do this.

Satisfied customers buy more, are more loyal and recommend you to others. It is definitely an asset to your business to have satisfied customers and having a customer satisfaction management system is a proven approach to accomplishing this.

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COMPASSION in PRACTICE Here’s how Alpharetta’s Rucker family is connected to Appalachia and Uganda

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This is the first in a series of articles about local people and local organizations who are making a difference in our world.

Look for stories and podcasts about a local 13-year-old who started an outreach in Uganda and continues to support more than 300 school children there; about a local guy who is feeding a large percentage of Atlanta’s homeless; about another local person who is building wells and hospitals in Kenya and more.

North Fulton and South Forsyth are full of people doing amazing, generous, compassionate things that can inspire us all. If you know of local individuals who are making differences either big like this or small (they all count), please drop me an email so we can possibly work on their story too! My email is RayAppen@gmail.com.

ran into two of our long-time friends Ralph and Sarah Rucker this past December at a multi-domination pre-Christmas service in Alpharetta.

Ralph mentioned that in the morning, he and his wife were driving up to Stearns, Kentucky, with a shipping container.

Of course, the reporter in me had to ask “why?” I was rewarded with yet another example of how, despite the darkness from all that seems to be going wrong in our world, I can still see light and grace.

Ralph, Sarah and another couple, Larry and Joyce Smith of Cumming, were driving the container of Christmas presents for about 350 kids who live in and around Stearns, a small town in the coal-mining region of Kentucky — abject poverty, endemic unemployment, rampant addiction. The bundles contained toys, clothing, food and other items that, according to Sarah, were the only Christmas presents a majority of the kids would receive.

I was a bit startled because that’s a lot of gifts, and I couldn’t imagine how they managed to transport it or how he and Sarah found the time and money to buy it all. They’re not rich and both still work for a living, even though they are nearing their 80s. It sounded like a huge and expensive undertaking.

“Well, we had a little (actually a lot) help from our friends,” replied Ralph.

“A friend of ours heard that we were looking for a big truck and offered us the use of a shipping container that he used for his business. I told him that we didn’t have anything that could carry it, and he offered us the use of his own truck, and driver too,” Ralph said.

Ralph said this Christmas outreach has been going on for almost 20 years,

and they’ve been involved for the past five years or so. They drive up to Stearns at the beginning of August each year and interview all the children identified by a local outreach as needing help.

“For each of the 350 individual kids we get a photo, a name, age, and we find out what they want and need,” Ralph said. “We also get to know the kids a little while we are at it. We budget $200 for presents for each child. Sarah and I and Larry and Joyce pay for as much of it as we can, and we have help from other folks out in the community.”

Preparation lasts all year Ralph said buying for the kids lasts all year. His wife watches for sales at local stores and supporters donate money.

Their home operates as the “present storage warehouse.”

By the end of August, Ralph and Sarah have acquired all the gifts and they gather and have a packaging party at their home.

“Filling that container this year was a whole lot of toys, cloths and other gifts,” Ralph said, “but we always have a good group of volunteers working with us and our wrapping party actually is a special time.”

The outreach that Ralph and Sarah work with is called Integrated Community Ministries, founded by Barbara and Hilton Duncan of McCreary County, Kentucky.

When they began their outreach, the high school graduation rate was 52 percent.

Now, 20 years later, it is 94 percent in an area of the country that, considering what life roadblocks there are in the region, is unheard of – sort of a miracle.

Barbara and Hilton began their outreach by getting personally involved, by embedding themselves in the schools and

To view a photo gallery of the Christmas Celebration with all the kids and the Ruckers and Smiths, please visit NorthFulton.com. in the families of the area. They met with the children and the parents. They listened.

They cheered. They coached and taught.

They became living examples and proof that the “outside world” actually did care and that each child, each parent was important and had standing.

Then they showed the kids and the community paths to growth, to careers and employment, to practical life skills that so many of us take for granted, like managing money, peer relationships, stress management, interviewing skills, resume writing and goal-setting.

The chicken story When I asked Ralph how he and Sarah got connected from Alpharetta to something going on in Kentucky, Ralph told me a story that both helped provide context to who was being helped and the type of person my friend Ralph Rucker is.

Ralph recounted that he and Sarah were attending a New Year’s Eve party in Alpharetta at a mutual friend’s home — Steve Beecham (who also has his own outreach story to tell I believe). At the party, they met one of the bluegrass musicians who told the Ruckers about the terrible conditions for many up in the coal mining region. He told them about an outreach he worked with up in Kentucky, Integrated Community Ministries.

So Ralph being Ralph, he and Sarah decided to drive up to Kentucky and see for themselves.

When they arrived, the Duncans gave them a tour of the town, showed them the coal mines, and gave them a sense of place and people. About midway through the “tour,” Hilton suddenly stopped the car and started backing up.

“I want you to meet a man who lives here,” he said. “There are so many who live in this town who are in a similar situation as he is and, well, I just think you should meet him.”

HOW TO DONATE Ralph & Sarah Rucker Christmas & School Outreach Contact Ralph & Sarah Rucker at 678-898-7237 for more info. If you would like to donate, tax-deductible checks can be made to the following: “Integrated Community Ministries” Ralph & Sarah Rucker 111 Henderson Lake Drive Canton, GA 30115 Sarah will forward checks to ICM. This will help Ralph & Sarah keep track of your donations for their planning/budgeting purposes.

Integrated Community Ministries www.ky-icm.org 4837 Rattlesnake Ridge Road Stearns, KY 42647 606-376-8180 He was a coal miner for many years and now had black lung.

It was summer and hot. The screened door of the house was propped open. The yard was cluttered and not a blade of grass was visible. Ralph could see the rotting wood and flaking paint on the clapboard walls of the house as they approached.

As they entered, they were accompanied by a group of chickens who followed them right into the house. “You going to let them chickens come into your house,” asked Ralph to the 12-year-old Jacob who had greeted the Ruckers when they first pulled up. “They’re OK,” Jacob replied. “They sleep in a box that Grandma has back there in that room.”

Before they returned to the car, Jacob told Ralph that he wanted to show him something. He led Ralph down a couple blocks to a tiny outdoor produce market where Jacob showed Ralph his own little

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13-year-old granddaughter, Abi Rucker, and her Uganda Outreach

booth with chickens and quail for sale.

They talked for a good time about Jacob’s little business and his life, as only a grown man “from the city” with a kind heart and a 12-year-old coal miner’s son can.

Later, before he left, Ralph pulled out his wallet and gave Jacob $250.

“I want to loan you this money,” said Ralph “so you can expand your business Jacob. You seem like a smart boy and I want to help you. You can pay me back someday.”

With that, he shook Jacob’s hand and said he would see him next year.

Following Jacob’s progress In the years that followed, the Ruckers would always make a point to try to look up Jacob to see how he was doing.

Jacob eventually left McCreary County and graduated college, Ralph thinks, with a degree in graphic design.

And the $250 loan? Jacob repaid it the year after Ralph gave him the money.

“Jacob, you don’t have to do this,” Ralph recalled saying.

Jacob replied: “But you told me it

was a loan and I promised to repay you Mr. Rucker.”

“Oh, I get by with a little help (actually a lot of help) from my friends. Yes, I get by with a little help from my friends.

With a little help from my friends. “ I consider myself blessed to have friends like Ralph and Sarah Rucker. They are just plain folk like any other, yet they lead lives that make a difference in so many ways. However, their kindness and empathy are not just character or personality traits, it is who they are and how they live. And the difference that their acts make in our world, is not confined just to their individual acts; it is contagious.

I have come to see and understand that all behavior — both good and bad — tends to generate more like behavior.

If you do good, more good will be done, and vice versa.

In closing, one of my favorite takeaways from my Appalachian Trail hike was when I came to understand something that 99 percent of every AT thru hiker comes away with sooner or later from their hike. It is the understanding that

McCreary County, Kentucky l Holds the distinction of being the poorest county in the United States.

l The average annual income is $12,000, and in their particular community, the average annual income is $19,000 with two people in the family working.

Listen to the podcast If this really has sparked an interest with you about these amazing compassionate, very cool local people, don’t miss their podcast “From Alpharetta to Appalachia to Africa” coming soon. And if you know of folks doing wonderful outreaches like these — large or small — drop me an email so we can possibly work on their story too! My email is RayAppen@gmail.com. “the trail will provide.” It’s not conditional.

It’s a fact, born from experience. That is, we can and will take care of each other.

Life “off the trail” I think surely must be the same in that aspect as “life on the trail,” but maybe it is a bit more difficult to see and understand back in civilization. But it’s there, and people like Ralph and Sarah Rucker, like Abi and her Aunt Deann, are shining a bright light on it to help us all see it more clearly.

l The government owns 80 percent of the land, so there is no property tax income for most of the county.

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l Because mining is no longer practiced in this community, the nearest work is two hours away where there is a chicken processing plant and a few other opportunities.

Here is an example of the impact that Ralph has had on others.

A number of years ago, Ralph’s granddaughter, Abi, and his oldest daughter, Sarah, Deann Deann, and Abi Rucker started an outreach in Africa called “New Hope.”

“You fly into Entebbe, Uganda and then drive for another two-three hours into the bush to get to the village that Abi and Deann sort of adopted,” said Ralph. “It all started when Abi was 13 and told her mom that she wanted to go to Africa and help people. Her mom said “no, that’s not realistic.”

So she talked her aunt Deann into going with her. Ruckers, at least the ones I know, are a stubborn bunch. Don’t get in their way or you might get run over. Today, Abi’s’s outreach has helped build two orphanages and keeps over 300 children in school with their ongoing financial support.

What makes a person become like a Rucker? I say in part, family does.

Ruckers are one of the oldest families here in North Fulton. Generations of Ruckers have lived here and still do.

(See the profile that accompanies this article about Rucker history; it’s fascinating.)

If you want to read more about this Rucker named Abi and the orphanages, she and her aunt Deann helped build and continue to support, look for that in The Herald newpapers soon. And that just might include a video of Ralph Rucker doing the Ugandan version of hip-hop dancing miles out in the bush.

l According to census data, 69.8 percent of the residents graduate from high school, 7.6 percent graduate from college.

l The median home value is $65,800.

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Barbara and Hilton Duncan’s their community outreach Barbara Duncan, who, along with her husband Hilton, started Integrated Community Ministries, was raised and still lives in the community. ICM operates from a community center built on the family property where she, her parents and sister grew up.

“This is a nice facility constructed and furnished by many different groups,” Barbara said. “They have Bible Study groups and youth meeting there, as well as provide a gathering place for people to stop by and check on friends and neighbors.

They operate a food pantry, clothes closet, and a library as well as two bunk houses, with 22 bunk beds in each house with a kitchen and eating area for visitors.”

Barbara has done mission work in the community since she was a young girl, and her heart tug for the people is stronger than the financial opportunities she might find if she left the area. She and Hilton started this ministry as a team, while both THE DUNCANS working full-time jobs. They soon realized the ministry was a full-time job for both.

Barbara and Hilton are college graduates. They have a son, who is a college grad working for the State Department and a daughter who will get her nursing degree this year.

Their goals are to teach people about the Lord, make life as comfortable as possible for the elderly and widows, and help children and young people understand that an education makes the difference in choosing what you want to do and doing what you have to do. They are happy that many of “their kids” are finishing high school and going on to college. The children

go to public school, some catching the bus as early as 5 a.m. and getting home after dark. The children have no electronics but can use computers at the Center. They can come to the Center for extra help, support and encouragement at any time.

While these people are poor and uneducated, they are a proud people. They hesitate to accept handouts, so they pay 19 cents a pound for items they get from the Clothes Closet.

They carried backpacks and were able to give away clothes by calling it “Back to School” Day. Backpacks, school clothes and shoes were free that day. In October they carried 300 coats and jackets, plus other things. That was another “free day.”

The Center feeds about 200 families (600 people) a month from the Food Pantry that is as clean and neat as can be. They use donated food and food bought from the Food Bank for 19 cents a pound. The amount of food a family receives is based on the number in the household and their income. We have never personally witnessed such a simple, mutual love between people.

The Rucker family: A bit of local history Used with permission and excerpted from the “Rucker Family Genealogy” by Susie Rucker Wood and available from Amazon

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s you travel the roads around Milton and surrounding areas, have you ever considered the families honored by road names? Just imagine, they were lured to the beautiful area like many today. The community of Crabapple, once described as “The Garden Spot of North Fulton,” was the location chosen by the Rucker family in 1833. Travel back with me for the story of how the Ruckers came as immigrants to America and later migrated to Crabapple.

The Rucker Coat of Arms, was first used by Johan Von Rucker, of Vienna, a crusader in 1096. The name then branches off to Livonia, Bavaria, Holland, France and England. From the beginning of the 17th century, the Ruckers were famous for making exquisite harpsichords, decorated by such artists as Rubens. Rucker harpsichords are on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Yale Collection of Musical Instruments.

Peter Rucker, thought to be of German descent, was the first Rucker immigrant to settle on American soil, arriving in Virginia between 1690 to 1700.

He traveled on the ship “The Rising Son,” loaded with 700 passengers, many French Huguenots. The story relates that the ship wrecked just before reaching the shores of Virginia. Peter gambled in a game of seven-up to see who would win the last remaining keg of rum to be used to float to shore. Peter was victori-

ous and floated onto the banks of the James River in Virginia. The descendants living in and around the Milton area have stuck to this legend through the years. Sounds exactly like an antic a Rucker descendant would love.

Peter Rucker settled in Essex County, Va., and there he raised his 10 children.

As the children left their home and married, many migrated south. Peter’s son, George, the ancestor of the Crabapple Ruckers, migrated to Franklin County, Ga. One of George’s sons, Simeon Bluford Rucker, along with his wife, and his mother, Catherine, left Franklin County and arrived in the area of Crabapple in 1833. He built a log cabin, which still stands today at 755 Old Rucker Road and is listed on the National Historic Register of Historic Places. The first internment in the Rucker Cemetery, possibly the earliest marked cemetery in the area, was Simeon’s mother, Catherine Ehart Rucker (1760-1835). At that time, the cemetery was on land owned by Simeon Bluford but is now part of Wallace Woods Subdivision.

Many other notable homes and businesses in the area are attributed to Ruckers and listed on an inventory of places that appear to meet the National Register Criteria. Among those are the Joel Jackson Rucker Home and business, Rucker Cotton Gin, Rucker Warehouse, Rucker-Wright Home, L.G. Rucker Home, Troy Rucker Home, and the Harry Rucker, Sr. Home.

Ruckers were known to work and play hard as well as contribute to the community they loved. Many worked

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the ground producing cotton and corn for their livelihood. Others, such as George Derrell Rucker, established a newspaper, The Alpharetta Free Press, was the county school superintendent, secretary of the Rucker Cotton Seed Company, postmaster of the area, president of the Milton County Bank and a steward of the Methodist Church.

A contribution that was appreciated by young and old alike was a donation of land for the Crabapple Ball Field. In the early ’60s, Harry Rucker, Sr. and Joel Jackson Rucker each contributed property to be used by the community for baseball. Youth teams and young at heart shared the fields and many hours of entertainment and excitement.

Many Rucker men were known for their athleticism in baseball and went on to play professionally. Nap Rucker played for a Brooklyn team, later called The Brooklyn Dodgers, and John Ruck-

er played with the New York Giants.

John was also featured on the cover of Life Magazine April, 1940.

Other Ruckers worked hard to preserve the beauty of the area we enjoy today. In 1970, Harry Rucker, Jr. and many other activists, including Celestine Sibley, writer for the Atlanta Constitution, worked diligently to prevent Atlanta’s second airport being built in the North Fulton area. Imagine what the pristine beauty of the area would be today if not for the hard work of those who loved the land.

Hopefully this has piqued your interest in a family that took a chance in 1833 to venture to a new area to establish their home. This is not unlike those that have moved to Milton and the surrounding area in recent years.

So, as you drive down Rucker Road, I hope this gives you a deeper appreciation of one of the original families that chose to make Milton home.

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CALENDAR Parkway, Alpharetta More info and registration: northpoint.org/oasis

PORTIA TEWOGBADE: BOOK READING AND SIGNING

Portia Tewogbade will read from her latest book, “Red Was the Midnight.” Tewogbade is an award-winning author and former English teacher for Georgia Tech and Nigeria’s Federal Government College in Kaduna. Her short stories have appeared in African Voices, Mobius: The Journal of Social Change and Hawaii Pacific Review. Join the reading Thursday, Jan. 20 at 7 p.m. at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell.

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CAMP ALEFBET 2020

What: Creative programming, experienced educators and happy campers for babies to Pre-K. When: June 1-July 30, Mondays-Fridays, flexible hours Where: Congregation Beth Shalom, 5303 Winters Chapel Road, Atlanta Cost: Prices vary More info: alefbetpreschool.com

EVENTS: THE WOMEN OF ROSWELL: A STAGED READING

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What: Based on actual events, Robin Seidman Pullen’s play examines the story of mill workers in 1864 Roswell who were tried for treason for making confederate soldier uniforms.

When: Saturday, Feb. 15, 7-9 p.m.

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

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What: Listen to the stories, lessons, and words of wisdom from current and past residents discussing their experiences growing up in Roswell.

When: Sunday, Feb. 16, 3:30 p.m.

Where: Pleasant Hill Church, 725 Pleasant Hill St., Roswell www.roswellroots.org

CONCERTO COMPETITION SHOWCASE CONCERT

What: Come hear the winners of the tenth annual Samuel Fordis Concerto Competition perform with the Georgia Philharmonic.

When: Saturday, Feb. 15, 7-9 p.m.

Where: Lassiter Concert Hall, 2601 Shallowford Road, Marietta Cost: $10-25 More info and tickets: eventbrite.com

YELLOWJACKETS ON VALENTINE’S DAY

What: Seventeen-time Grammynominated jazz fusion band, the Yellowjackets, return to Georgia to kick off their 2020 season on Valentine’s Day. When: Friday, Feb. 14, 6-10:30 p.m.

Where: The Legacy Theater, 12150 Morris Road, Alpharetta Cost: $89 More info and tickets: yellowjacketsvalentines.eventbrite.com

GOLDEN BEAD GALA

What: Enjoy a live auction, silent auction, dinner, drinks and dancing, with proceeds going toward the Alpharetta International Academy Montessori School’s building fund to update the primary classrooms.

When: Friday, Feb. 21, 6:30-10:30 p.m.

Where: The Metropolitan Club, 5895 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta Cost: $80 More info and tickets: qtego. net/qlink/aiamontessori

BLACKSTORY: WORKS BY AFRICAN AMERICAN ARTISTS

TELLING OUR STORY: GROVEWAY COMMUNITY

What: This exhibition showcases contemporary African American artists working in a variety of media and representing multiple perspectives on the African diaspora and/or African American culture, history or experience.

When: Opening reception Saturday, Feb. 1, 6-7:30 p.m.; works on display through Feb. 29 Where: Johns Creek Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Building 700, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekarts.org

ROSWELL ROOTS FESTIVAL

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What: Fairies and gnomes have been busy building all new homes for the Enchanted Woodland Trail. Whimsical works line the trails – slow down and search for the fairy houses made from tiny natural objects.

When: Jan. 9-Feb. 29 Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell More info: chattnaturecenter.org

What: Divorce and separation is painful. North Point Community Church offers eight week mentorled groups to connect attendees with support to help move toward healing and personal restoration.

When: Weekly, starting Thursday, Feb. 13, 7-9 p.m.

Where: North Point Community Church, 4350 North Point

What: Roswell will celebrate Black History Month with a series of unique and fun events for everyone. Roswell Roots is the largest and most comprehensive celebration of black history and culture in the state.

When: Multiple events throughout the month of February Where: Throughout the City of Roswell More info and full schedule: roswellgov.com

ENCHANTED WOODLAND TRAIL

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

TAKE-A-PEEK TUESDAY

What: Take a quick peek at Autrey Mill’s building collections and hear about the preservation and research efforts.

When: Tuesdays, noon-2 p.m.

Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek Cost: $2 More info: autreymill.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

HEALTH AND FITNESS: YOGA FOR BEGINNERS

What: All are welcome to learn simple but powerful yoga postures to help balance and stabilize your system. No prior experience necessary. Free.

When: Saturday, Feb. 15, 9-11 a.m.

Where: Prime Combat Sports, 4415 Front 9 Drive #500, Cumming More info and to register: innerengineering.com

WORLD WAR II ROUNDTABLE

What: Atlanta World War II Roundtable invites the public to attend its luncheon meeting. The featured speaker is Colonel Patricia Blassie. Lunch included in price.

When: Thursday, Feb. 20, 11 a.m.-1:15 p.m.

Where: United Methodist Church, 1548 Mount Vernon Road, Dunwoody Cost: $20 per person. $15 for WW2 veterans More info and registration: atlantaww2roundtable@ gmail.com or 770-457-4409

TOTALLY HAPPY FEET RUN/ WALK GROUP

What: Be a part of this weekly group run. The 3-mile run will start at the trailhead on McFarland Pkwy just down the street from Halcyon.

When: Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Where: Starts at Big Creek Greenway Trailhead, 1622 McFarland Parkway, Alpharetta More info: visithalcyon.com/ events/totally-happy-feet-runwalk-group-halcyon

RUNNING CLUB

What: Join Alpharetta’s new, free social running group. Be prepared to run between 2-4 miles each meeting.

When: Meets twice a week, Mondays at 6 p.m. and Saturdays at 8 a.m.

Where: Meet at the Alpharetta Community Center, 175 Roswell St., Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

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.

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CHILDREN’S CLASSES

What: Baha’i children’s classes awaken the spiritual capacities of children, encouraging them to develop essential human virtues.

When: First and third Sunday of every month, 10:30 a.m.noon Where: The Bahai’s of the Dunwoody Community, 5816 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Atlanta More info: bahai.us

YOUTH NIGHT

What: Youth gather for music, devotions, dinner and fellowship, and discuss topics like sacrifice, joyfulness, struggle, gratitude and more.

When: First Saturday of every month, 7-10 p.m.

Where: The Bahai’s of the Dunwoody Community, 5816 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Atlanta More info: bahai.us

WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL GATHERING

What: All are welcome to share prayers and readings from the sacred scriptures of all Faiths.

When: Sundays, 4-6 p.m.

Where: The Bahai’s of the Dunwoody Community, 5816 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Atlanta More info: bahai.us

CENTERING PRAYER GROUP

What: Explore meditation and silent prayer in a supportive group setting.

When: Fridays, 11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, Room 205, 180 Academy Street, Alpharetta More info: alpharettapres.com

What: The First Baptist Roswell men’s group meets every Friday morning for friendship and to help each other grow spiritually.

All are welcome to attend.

When: Fridays, 7 a.m.

Where: Panera Bread, 1195 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: fbroswell.org

THERAPEUTIC YOGA

What: Gain health benefits from relaxing yoga that emphasizes strength and flexibility. No experience necessary. Taught by an advanced certified yoga instructor.

When: Wednesdays, 9:45-11 a.m.

Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: rumc.com or 770261-1705

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPERS What: Make and grow faithbased 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

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: ‘CHEEZUS CRUST, THAT’S FUNNY’

What: Join Rosati’s for an evening of stand-up laughter.

When: Thursday, Feb. 13, 8-10 p.m.

Where: Rosati’s Pizza and Sports Pub, 415 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming Cost: $5 per person or $25 for VIP Table for 4 guests More info and tickets: ticketleap.com

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‘THE GLASS MENAGERIE’

What: Stage Door Players will continue its 46th anniversary season with the award-winning drama ‘The Glass Menagerie,’

by Tennessee Williams.

When: Jan. 24-Feb. 16, times vary Where: Stage Door Players, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Atlanta Cost: Tickets start at $34 More info and tickets: 770-3961726 or stagedoorplayers.net

‘LEADING LADIES’

What: From the writer of “Lend Me a Tenor,” and “A Comedy of Tenors,” Ken Ludwig, comes the story of two broke Shakespearean actors who plan to impersonate the nephews of a wealthy dowager but suddenly discover the “nephews” are actually nieces.

When: Feb. 20-March 8, times vary Where: Georgia Ensemble Theatre, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info and tickets: get.org

QUESTIONABLE ORIGINS EXHIBIT

What: Sculptor Eileen Braun conjures the skeletal hulls and germinating pods of an infant organism in her biomorphic forms.

When: Through March 14, 11 a.m-6 p.m.

Where: Spruill Gallery, 4681 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta More info: spruillarts.org

SPOTLIGHT EXHIBIT: THE PHOTOGRAPHY OF JIM ALEXANDER

What: Jim Alexander is an award-winning documentary photographer who has amassed a large collection of images of Black culture and human rights photographs.

When: Jan. 9-March 31 Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: jimalexanderphotography.com

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‘AILEY REVEALED’

What: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns with six performances showcasing Ailey’s 32 dancers, including world premieres that shine a spotlight on social issues.

When: Feb. 20-23, times vary Where: The Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta Cost: Tickets start at $29 More info and tickets: alvinailey.org, foxatltix.com or 855285-8499

LIBRARY EVENTS: EAST ROSWELL LIBRARY BOOK SALE

What: Proceeds go toward supporting the library and its programs.

When: Feb. 14-16, times vary Where: Centennial Village Shopping Center,2300 Holcomb Bridge Road, Ste. 100-200, Roswell More info: afpls.org

SUMMER VOLUNTEEN INFORMATION SESSION

What: Rising 9th - 12th graders who are interested in joining the VolunTEEN program are required to attend an Information Session to be eligible to apply.

When: Saturday, Feb. 15, 1010:45 a.m.

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

SAT PRACTICE TEST

What: Test-like practice without test day pressure. Full-length proctored tests enable particpants to see where they stand on the test without the pressure of an official score.

When: Saturday, Feb. 15, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

PRESERVING FAMILY DOCUMENTS

What: Join David McDonough as he presents on “Preserving Your Important Family Documents.”

When: Tuesday, Feb. 18, 6:30-7:45 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404613-4402

FREE ENGLISH CLASSES

What: Join to practice your English skills with other learners. All materials will be provided by the instructor. No registration required.

When: Tuesday, Feb. 18, 6-7:30 p.m.

Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell Info: afpls.org or 404-612-9700

GREAT DECISIONS 2020

What: Forsyth County Public Library and the University of North Georgia will present information and lead discussions on a range of fascinating and timely geopolitical topics.

When: Wednesday, Feb. 19, 7 p.m.

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

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Why most people really should get the shingles vaccine

By Dr. Brent Taylor Premier Dermatology and Mohs Surgery of Atlanta The varicella zoster virus (Chickenpox virus) is insidious. It infects us when we are young then often lies in wait for decades. You can’t Dr. Taylor feel it. You can’t see it.

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The virus’s opportunity to cause shingles often comes when our bodies have been worn down by another illness, an immunosuppressive medication such as prednisone or a stressful life event.

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GET OUTSIDE, GEORGIA

Ironing out history at Cooper’s Furnace When the topic is travel, it’s always fun to think about what to write about when.

One consideration that figures significantly in that decision is seasonality.

For example, it’s nice to write about canoeSTEVE HUDSON ing in the spring or Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net summer, when folks are itching to get out and enjoy some warm weather. Similarly, it’s fun to pen prose about driving trips in the mountains during October and November when leaf color paints the mountains with a palette of fall color.

But now we’re in the middle of winter. What does one right about during wintertime?

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“Aha!” I said to myself. “I’ll write about something warm, something like an historic old iron smelting furnace!

That should be just the thing!”

And so (even though the temperature here was pushing 70 degrees yesterday) it’s still winter, at least in theory. So here we go with a story about lost towns, fiery furnaces and the oh-so-thermal smelting of iron.

The place? An historic old iron furnace, all that’s left of what used to be the town of Etowah, Ga. The furnace was built in the 1830s by a fellow named Stroup and was the first iron smelting operation to be constructed in that part of the state. It was purchased

by Mark Cooper, a politician, not long after Cooper lost the 1843 race for Georgia governor. Cooper and his business associates went on to construct a minor industrial complex at the site, a complex that included a nail factory, a flour mill, and even a rolling mill (completed in 1858). At its peak, the town of Etowah boasted a population of about 2,000.

In addition to the manufacturing plants, Cooper constructed a rail line running from the iron works site to the Etowah Station on the Western and Atlantic Railroad. The Yonah, an engine used on that rail line, would later figure in the Great Locomotive Chase in April 1862.

Because iron was a material of strategic and military importance, Sherman’s troops all but destroyed the town in May of 1864. And that, as they say,

was pretty much that. Most of what was left of Etowah was mostly forgotten and eventually drowned when the Corps of Engineers closed the gates at Allatoona Dam in December of 1949 to create what we now know as Lake Allatoona.

So most of the town of Etowah has gone the way of most things. But the old furnace still stands tall. Located in a park area at the end of Old River Road and close by the foot of Allatoona Dam, it’s easy to access and definitely worth a visit when you’re in the area or if you need a break from driving through the area on I-75.

The furnace itself is fenced, so you’ll need to appreciate it from outside the boundary. I enjoy walking around the old stone furnace, imagining what it must have been like in its heyday as raging heat worked its magic and freed valuable iron from untold thousands of tons of ore.

After appreciating the furnace, check out the hiking opportunities at the site too — perhaps starting with the trail which begins right behind the old furnace. A short connector trail starts there and takes you to a moderate 2-mile loop trail that features, among other things, an impressive overlook. It’s a fine day hiking opportunity.

Afterward, back at the day use area, enjoy picnic facilities and a playground, too — and by all means don’t miss the chance to appreciate the spectacular view of Allatoona Dam. Toward the end of your visit, you might find it illuminating to take a mo-

ment and think about red ore, glowing furnaces, and how some of that iron might have changed the world.

Then maybe you’ll wrap up the day with a walk along the river…because the sound of flowing water has great restorative powers.

The Cooper Furnace Day Use Area is located not far from I-75 via Red Top Mountain Road (exit 285), US41, and Old River Road. The actual address is 1052 Old River Road in Cartersville, and your GPS will prove helpful as you make your way through a couple of potentially confusing turns. Limited single-car parking is available. The old furnace ruins are located at the end of Old River Solution near the foot of Allatoona Dam. A F R E S H

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South Carolina man faces two felony counts FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Authorities arrested a South Carolina man Jan. 29 for crimes against a child. Ricardo Cruz-Corrales, 21, from Easley, S.C., was charged with enticing a child for indecent purposes and interference with custody: interstate, both felonies.

Details of the case are limited because they involve a minor, said Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Stacie Miller.

Cruz-Corrales remains in the Forsyth County jail, being held for immigration authorities.

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