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A fond farewell
Eric Gray, beloved West Forsyth High School theater and choral director, has announced his retirement after 12 years at the school and 32 years working as a performer, director and musician. Admired by his students for the hard work, energy, and passion that he brings to the classroom, Gray’s professional life has been devoted to the performing arts. Read more, Page 6
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CUMMING, Ga. — A group of motorcyclists summoned authorities April 28 to report a road rage incident in which a Ford F-150 pickup truck driver fired a shot in their direction during a confrontation. The witnesses said they were traveling on Ga. 400 near Martin Road when the truck pulled up behind them and attempted to run them out of their lane, striking one of the bikes. Other cyclists then followed the truck, which they said maneuvered
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Belk customer cited for shoplifting items CUMMING, Ga. — A woman was taken into custody after she was detained by loss prevention officers at the Lakeland Plaza Belk. Employees said the woman was observed April 23 placing clothing, towels and a coffee maker in her cart, her purse and bags, then attempting to leave the store without paying. She was apprehended by loss prevention officers as she was approaching her vehicle. The total value of the items was set at $2,585. The suspect taken to Forsyth County Jail with no incident.
Walmart shopper returns after trespass warning CUMMING, Ga. — Authorities arrested a woman after she allegedly violated a criminal trespass warning that had been issued Feb. 19 when she refused to leave the Walmart on Browns Ridge Road. Deputies were summoned to the store April 26 after employees reported that
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to block the lanes and intermittently applied its brakes nearly causing a collision. One cyclist said he managed to pass the truck, but the driver drew a firearm and fired at him. The truck eventually stopped at the Dawson County Sheriff’s Office in Dawsonville where a deputy interviewed all the witnesses. The deputy arrested the truck driver for reckless conduct and aggravated assault with a gun. He was taken to the Forsyth County Detention Center.
woman had ignored earlier warnings and had been observed crawling on the floor of the clothing section before crawling under the locked door of an unattended changing room. When store employees asked her to leave, she refused and took a seat on a motorized shopping cart. She was placed under arrest and transported to the Forsyth County Jail.
Man observes suspect stealing lawn equipment CUMMING, Ga. — A man reported the theft of a Stihl weed eater from his property on Bannister Road April 28. Deputies said that while inside his home, the victim observed a man wearing an orange shirt running down his driveway carrying his trimmer. The suspect then placed the item in the backseat of a waiting vehicle driven by a woman, and they both sped off. The victim could not provide details of the vehicle, and deputies advised him to obtain the serial number for the implement from the store.
Couple files complaint over upholstery work CUMMING, Ga. — A couple reported a case of theft by deception April 19 when
they reported a man they had paid to reupholster their sofa and chair had not returned the items. The victim and her husband said they gave the suspect a $600 check Feb. 25 for his services on the guarantee that he would return the furniture to their home reupholstered within 10 business days. After repeated visits to the worker’s address, they noted the items had not received attention. When her husband last visited the suspect, he was told that the furniture would be returned to them by April 12. Since then, the couple has been unable to contact the worker. Photos of the furniture in addition to the suspect’s address were provided for the responding deputy.
Man seen stealing item from neighbor’s porch ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A woman called police April 24 after she received a message from her neighbor that someone had stolen a package from her house on Webb Bridge Road. The package had been delivered and left on the woman’s doorstep. A neighbor saw a man step out of his car and take the package around noon that day. The neighbor left the woman a note. The woman confirmed that no one had been authorized to take the package for her.
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GDOT awards $3 million to resurface Ga. 20 By ADAM DARBY adam@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — The Georgia Department of Transportation officially awarded a $3 million contract to Forsyth County April 5 for a resurfacing project on Ga. 20. Resurfacing is set to begin soon with an estimated completion date of February 2020. The project covers
a 3.9-mile stretch on Ga. 20 just south of Samaritan Drive running through Cumming to Trammell Road/ Samples Road. C.W. Matthews Contracting will handle the resurfacing work. This is one of two projects the department has recently awarded for the northeast region of the state. A $3.6 million contract was awarded for resurface
work on an 8-mile stretch of Ga. 51 in Banks County from Ga. 164 to the Franklin County line. Work is also scheduled for completion in February. Any lane closures and traffic interferences will be publicly communicated for the duration of the project. The department advises the public to be alert while driving and to slow down when approaching a designated work zone.
County clamps down on owners of outdoor sports facility March festival event sparks added provision to site’s parking policy By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County buttoned up a loophole in its zoning conditions to ensure what one official called a “calamity” never happens again. In a unanimous vote May 2, the County Commission approved an amendment to the zoning conditions for The Fields at Keith Bridge to clamp down on event parking. The measure comes a month after residents in the Harmony Grove area of northeast Forsyth flooded commissioners with complaints about the March 26 Holi festival held at the site. The event drew thousands to the facility, and some nearby residents lodged complaints about loud music running into the night, traffic snarls and vehicles parked on their property. District 4 Commissioner Cindy Jones Mills said the county had worked hard to draw up its agreement with the enterprise three years ago, and it was explicit in its zoning conditions. The site, she said, was zoned agricultural with a conditional use permit granting athletic events only. In its three years of operation, she said, she hadn’t heard of any major issues or violations of the zoning conditions.
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In a unanimous vote May 2, the County Commission approved an amendment to the zoning conditions for The Fields at Keith Bridge to clamp down on event parking. Nevertheless, Mills took the occasion to remind officials from the facility that they cannot host events outside sports. Anything else, she said, is contrary to the negotiations the county and community engaged in to allow the facility in the first place. “This is something we took a lot of time to do correctly,” Mills said. “It required give and take from everybody to get it to the point of acceptance.” Sriram Velicheti, CFO for the Fields at Keith Bridge, told commissioners the
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March 23 event was organized by an international, Hindu-based humanitarian group to celebrate a traditional spring festival. The traffic problems, Velicheti said, came about even though organizers had about a half dozen deputies on hand for traffic control. Some afternoon visitors noticed the high volume of vehicles and erroneously concluded the parking lots were full when they saw some cars being diverted away from the main entrance, he said. This prompted latecomers to find parking along the Keith Bridge road, he said. In fact, Velicheti said, the site’s lots were not full, and cars were simply being routed to another access point to keep traffic flowing. “We sincerely regret this,” Velicheti said. “This is something beyond our imagination and expectations.” He added that the facility operators will never allow it to happen again. “We are there to do what we are allowed to do,” he said. Established in 2016, the Cricket Fields occupies 58 acres along Keith
Bridge Road in northeast Forsyth. The privately owned sports complex includes seven sporting fields for a variety of activities ranging from cricket to soccer. It was permitted to operate under a conditional use permit for commercial outdoor sporting events, and the parking calculations are based on that use, according to Tom Brown, Forsyth County Planning and Community Development director. Brown said that his department doesn’t even have a permit that can be issued for an event like the Festival of Colors, an Eastern Indian cultural celebration marking the beginning of spring. Although attendance figures for this year’s festival are not available, estimates from last year placed attendance at around 4,000. The amendment to the zoning conditions states that parking for all events at the site shall be either contained completely on site or provided off-site at bona fide parking areas with shuttle or bus service to this location. Illegal parking off the site will entitle property owners to have vehicles towed.
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Beloved West Forsyth High School theater and choral director steps down By Adam Darby adam@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — It is a bittersweet time for the West Forsyth High School community involved with the theater and chorus programs. Veteran Theater and Choral Director Eric Gray has announced his retirement after 12 years at the school and 32 years working as a performer, director and musician. He had previously taught at South Forsyth High School. Gray is currently in the hospital being treated for a recent leukemia diagnosis. He was initially diagnosed during open heart surgery earlier this year. At 62, he has decided to step down from his professional endeavors and concentrate on his health. Having enjoyed his position for so many years, it was a difficult decision, he said. Admired by his students for the hard work, energy, and passion that he brings to the classroom, Gray’s entire professional life has been devoted to the performing arts. Since the age of 13, Gray has been professionally involved with the arts, first performing on stage as an actor before pursuing a degree in musical edu-
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Veteran Theater and Choral Director Eric Gray has announced his retirement after 12 years at the school and 32 years working as a performer, director and musician. cation at Birmingham-Southern College. He then began pursuing advanced study at the University of Alabama before re-
ceiving his master’s degree from WilliamCarey College. Gray spent years perfecting his craft of acting and singing from
expert stage professionals. Afterwards, he decided to pursue a professional life as a performer. Since beginning his career, he has performed as a soloist at the New Orleans World’s Fair, toured internationally as a cast member of Sondheim’s “Side by Side,” starred in multiple productions in regional theaters throughout the United States and performed with jazz legends such as Buddy Rich, Stan Kenton and Maynard Ferguson. He has brought this experience to the classroom, leaving a huge impact on many of his students over the years. Once he began to focus his career on teaching, he became a 10-time recipient of “Who’s Who among American Teachers, Teachers of Distinction.” Many of his students have gone on to experience success of their own in the arts. Some have gone on to win state festival competitions, while others have signed professional contracts for theaters, cruise lines and recording studios. For every year of his teaching career, his choral students have received superior ratings while winning numerous competitions. Although Gray is not married with children of his own,
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Manufacture a car or crossover with a price tag under $20,000 these days and it seems almost obligatory the sales team will market it as a vibrant, fun choice for under 30s. For evidence, look no farther than Kia’s ad department using punchy electronic music and dancing hamsters, for some reason, to market its funky-styled Soul. It makes sense to market cars to JOE PARKER the younger crowd in such a price Reporter joe@appenmediagroup.com range. After all, most under 30s, me included, are saddled with student loan debt so extensive it rivals the national deficit. But Hyundai does not seem to have taken the cue that it needs to appeal to a younger crowd with its subcompact sedan. In fact, its Accent is assuredly the adult in the subcompact group. Though the Accent starts at $15,000 and my topof-the-range tester just crossed the $20,000 mark, the Hyundai is not a gimmicky attempt of the suits to appeal to the shirts. For starters, it doesn’t sport orange trim or funky geometric styling. Rather, with its chrome cascade grille and predictable but attractive lines, the Accent is simple but handsome. The interior styling is also subdued and straightforward, but not overly boring. Hyundai’s infotainment system is intuitive, and the Accent
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Soccer teams battle in second round By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON/FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Fifteen local soccer teams competed in the second round of the GHSA playoffs May 1-2 with nine teams advancing to keep their championship hopes alive. Class 7A boys Meadowcreek 4, South Forsyth 2: South Forsyth’s comeback bid fell short against Meadowcreek May 2. The War Eagles scored two unanswered goals in the second half to cut the deficit to 3-2, but Meadowcreek scored in the final minutes to quell the comeback. Lambert 3, Collins Hill 0: Defending state champions Lambert advanced to the quarterfinals May 1 with a shutout win over Collins Hill. The Longhorns scored three goals in the second half, including two from Kyler Darsey, to advance. Lambert takes on Hillgrove in the quarterfinals. Roswell 2, North Cobb 0: Roswell’s CJ Ryan and Liam Reeder scored and the Hornets kept North Cobb off the scoreboard to advance to the quarterfinals. The Hornets’ round three appearance is their second in three years.
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Local cyclists to start cross-country trip for children’s hospital By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Four local men will begin a 3,000-mile, cross-country trip May 25 that, over the course of 41 days, will take them from Cape Flattery, Wash. to Bangor, Maine. And, it’s all for a good cause — to raise awareness and funds for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Dr. David Bergman, a Johns Creek pediatrician and founder of Pediatric Place, is spearheading the effort along with is son Jonah, who recently graduated from Centennial High School and plans to attend the University of Georgia. Joining the father-son team are Vik Nat, a technical operations manager from Johns Creek, and Bruce Crawford, a retired, avid cyclist. David said he chose Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta because of his previous experiences working with them. “I used to work for CHOA years ago, and I am on staff there,” David said. “I really wanted to give back to the community. They practice excellent medicine.” He added that it’s his patients that drive and inspire him to create fundraising cycling trips. “They’re in my heart,” David said. “There’s always a need to help children. It’s a cause and passion that’s near and dear to my heart.” This isn’t the first time David has undertaken a cross-country trip for a cause. In 2017, he teamed up with Centennial High School teacher Michael Higgins on a 38-day trip from the East to West coasts to raise funds for BlazeSports America, a local nonprofit that supports children and military veterans with disabilities. It is a legacy of the 1996 Atlanta Paralympic games. David and Higgins raised more than $25,000 during that trip, all going directly to Blazesports. David is working on a book chronicling the pair’s experiences during that trip. Although they don’t a set monetary goal for the upcoming ride, David said he hopes to raise about the same amount for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. They’re well on their way. The group has already raised about $1,200. The cyclists plan to average about 100 miles each day. Bicycling and hiking is a hobby for everyone on the trip, so it’s like they’re always training, David said. No special preparation was needed. David said he chose the route in part to create a unique riding experience different from his previous
From left, Bruce Crawford, Vik Nat, Jonah Bergman and David Bergman are cycling from Washington state to Maine this summer to raise funds for Children’s Healthcare of America. trips. It was partially inspired by the Vikings and Norse lands, which eventually culminated in the trip’s title — The Norseman’s Passage. It will mostly cover the northern part of America and cross into Canada in a few sections. “It’s to see a whole other part of the country,” David said. “It gives you a different perspective on life, and it’s the best way to see the diversity of America. You see America in all of its beauty, because you’re really immersed in the land… “It’s patriotism in its purist form. You’re with Ameri-
cans, traversing through many different climates, cultures, peoples — rural areas, suburban areas, urban areas. You see the whole mix, the good, the bad and the ugly. But you also see the whole beauty of the land and its people.” A minivan will tag along in case of emergencies and the crew will be blogging periodically about their progress. For the full trip itinerary, to hear updates from the cyclists during their journey and to donate, visit noresemanspassage.blogspot.com.
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Local baseball squads advance to quarterfinals By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON/FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Seven local baseball teams continued play in the second round of the postseason May 1-3. Milton drops decisive Game 3 to Mill Creek (7-8, 5-1, 11-0): Milton’s successful 2019 season ended May 2 with the Eagles dropping their decisive Game 3 against Mill Creek. The Eagles struggled in the do-ordie contest. Milton pitchers combined to throw five walks, and the Eagles had multiple errors and were held to one hit. The Hawks opened an early lead and piled on runs to end the game after five innings on the run rule. Milton won Game 1 in dramatic fashion with a comeback and walk-off double. In that contest, Mill Creek led 7-6 entering the bottom of the sixth before a Stephen Michaels RBI double tied the score. Curt McDonell reached base after being hit by a pitch on a full count offering in the seventh inning. Logan Jones earned the walk-off win with a double to right field to score McDonell and give the Eagles the early series advantage. Brandon Concevitch earned the win
Read more online The results of Game 3 between Fellowship Christian and Mount Vernon was not completed at press time. Visit northfulton.com for complete results. in relief, allowing three hits and two earned runs with five strikeouts in two innings. Milton’s offense was led by home runs from Kristian Campbell and Mitch Landon and two-RBI performances from Michaels and Jones. Game 2 was tight through five innings, but the Hawks broke a 1-1 stalemate in the bottom of the sixth with four runs to power their 5-1 win. Milton starter Cole Stupp had a strong performance through five innings but was pulled after giving up a walk and two singles to start the sixth. A throwing error by Stupp on a bunt allowed two runs to score to give the Hawks a 3-1 lead. Mill Creek added two more runs in the inning with two walks and a base hit. The Eagles were held to just four hits in the contest and were held to a single run on a hit batter with the bases loaded.
Forsyth Central falls to North Gwinnett (10-2, 8-6): Forsyth Central’s playoff run ended in the second round with Central dropping both games of a May 2 doubleheader to North Gwinnett. Central led early in Game 1 behind a Mitchell Gross home run in the first inning but were held scoreless until a Jonathan Bergmoser RBI in the seventh. After a slow offensive start, North Gwinnett lit up the scoreboard with three runs in the third, fourth and fifth innings behind 12 hits, including four doubles and a home run. Central’s Jacob Ryan was the losing pitcher, allowing 11 hits and nine earned runs in five innings. Jake Hill allowed one hit in one inning on the mound. Central led early again in Game 2 with three runs in the bottom of the second behind two walks, a North Gwinnett error and RBI singles from Ryan and AJ Fiechter. North Gwinnett responded quickly with three runs in the third. Central reclaimed the lead in the fourth inning with four hits, including two doubles, but North Gwinnett added two runs in the fifth to lead 7-6. North Gwinnett added an insurance run in the seventh and secured the win with six straight outs. Central compiled an 18-11 overall
record this season. North Forsyth swept by Parkview (8-6, 13-0): Defending state champions Parkview eliminated North Forsyth May 2 by sweeping the Raiders in a doubleheader. Despite outhitting the Panthers 14-8 in Game 1, Parkview plated five runs in the fifth inning to take the lead and the Raiders’ comeback in the seventh fell short. North put together five hits, including RBIs from Tyler Triche and Charlie Aiken, in the top of the fifth to take a 5-3 lead. The Panthers responded quickly with a two-run double and three-run home run in the fifth to reclaim the lead. Down to their final three outs, the Raiders’ Holton Payne hit a lead-off home run. After a Parkview error, Triche became the potential tying run and reached on a single. However, a strikeout and putout ended the Raiders’ comeback bid. Anthony DiMola threw a complete game for North, allowing eight hits, seven earned runs and two home runs with four strikeouts. After a tight Game 1, Parkview earned a decisive, 13-0 win over North in
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GET OUTSIDE, GEORGIA
The persistence of birds If you do much TV watching, you’ve probably heard what’s been happening the last week or so on Jeopardy, the near-legendary answer-and-question TV game show. The idea behind STEVE HUDSON Jeopardy is straightGet Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net forward: There’s a game board with categories, and under each category there are a bunch of hidden answers. Contestants pick the unseen answers and then must come up with the corresponding question. If they get the question right, they are awarded money. It’s oddly appealing, and I’ve been a fan for almost as long as the show has been on. But the last week or so has been special. It seems that contestant James Holzhauer has been racking up the wins big-time (around $1.2 million at last count) and he’ll keep going until another contestant claims the “champion” title. Anyway, the other night, one of the answers had to do with the Salvadore Dali painting “The Persistence of Memory.” You may have seen it; it’s the one that features melting watches against a cryptic landscape with lots of other little details to ponder as you try to figure out what it means. I actually got to see the original, one day long ago, and I still remember it
vividly —see? The persistence of memory and all that. I’m no art critic — far from it — but that one strikes a chord. The persistence of memory…yeah... But it’s nothing compared to the persistence of birds. You’ll recall that my “bird binoculars” have opened up a whole new world of outdoor adventure. Thanks to the wonders of optical physics, they let me appreciate all sorts of feathered creatures from a distance that doesn’t disturb the creatures I’m admiring. Those binocular lenses really are windows into a world I would otherwise not see. The birds, for their part, seem to appreciate the attention and actually seem to be going out of their way to make my novice bird-watching easier and more convenient. Just a few minutes ago, for instance, a cardinal decided to take a break right there outside my window. And yesterday a hummingbird (yes, one of those!) hovered for perhaps 30 seconds not three feet from my nose. Neat! But the award for most accommodating bird has to go to the one which is, persistently, trying to build a nest in our mailbox. My first hint that this was going on was the discovery of a handful of pinestraw on top of the assortment of advertising circulars, credit card solicitations, and buy-one-get-one cheeseburger offers that these days passes for mail. I used to
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Birds: Continued from Page 14 love to get mail and still do, going so far as to ask my world-traveling friends to send me an old-fashioned postcard from wherever they happen to be. The arrival of one of those cards is an occasion of great excitement and much more interesting than even the juiciest two-for-one burger offering. Y’all remember that. If you travel somewhere fun this summer, send me a postcard. I promise I’ll put it on my cork board for all to see. But I digress. Back to the straw. Figuring that said straw-in-themailbox was the result of, oh, maybe a mis-directed leaf blower, I gave it not a thought as I swept out the straw. Ellie the Miniature Schnauzer, who was helping me get the mail, looked pointedly at me as I did so. Then I retrieved the day’s haul (two catalogs and a real estate liquidation promo) and went back inside for some iced tea. I didn’t think about the straw again until the next day when (you guessed it) I found more of it (and some twigs and moss too) in the box, again atop the mail. I cleaned it all out again (Ellie looked at me even more pointedly) and retrieved two more credit card offers and dual promos promising me signifi-
cant savings on eyeglasses and shoes. The next day was Sunday. No mail is delivered on Sunday. But then came Monday – and lo and behold, what should await Ellie and me on Monday evening but yet another mass of straw, much bigger than the previous ones and this time with a telltale indentation right there in the middle. Ellie looked at me meaningfully, as if to say, “See?” Yep, you guessed it. Those persistent little birds had apparently decided to make birdwatching really easy for me by building a nest right there in the mailbox, no matter how many times I tried to mess up their plans. But now that I’m enlightened, I’ve got a dilemma. Clearly, I have to fetch the mail. Even with all the junque mail we get, it’s still a highlight of my day, and yes, I do get teased a bit for that. I’ve gotta get the mail. But I don’t want to dump a nest-to-be either. Oh, decisions. The moral of this story is probably that bird nests are where you find them, or something like that. This really is a great time of year to look for them, too. For even more fun, take a kid or grandkid with you. I’ll bet you won’t have to look too long before you too spot a one of ‘em too. Yeah, that might be exactly what the moral is. Or maybe it’s just a testimony to the persistence of birds.
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Optimist Star Student Alayna Daws with club president Brenda Basey (right) and Grady Howard, star student committee chairman.
Optimist club recognizes 2019 star student FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The SawneeCumming Optimist Club honored Alayna Daws, a senior at West Forsyth, as the 2019 Optimist Star Student, the club’s version of student of the year. With an unweighted 4.0 GPA and a weighted 4.29, Daws has been the recipient of numerous awards and honors. Among them, she was in the Governor’s Honors Program, a published author in the GHP Scientific Journal, a member of the National Honor Society, National Science Honor Society Presi-
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We picked Roswell on purpose ... We’re blown away by the community, the resources here, and all of the other amazing business here to network with and grow.” Brent Moeller, National Veteran Supplier Diversity Coalition events director 16 | Forsyth Herald | May 9, 2019
Roswell hosts first Veteran Business Expo of Georgia Appen Media Group acquires Dunwoody Crier newspaper By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com
ROSWELL, Ga. — Close to 200 veteran business professionals and veteranowned businesses flocked to the Country Club of Roswell on April 30 for the first Veteran Business Expo of Georgia. The expo allowed veterans who own businesses, entrepreneurs and corporate purchasing professionals to gather for a reverse trade show and matchmaking event. The expo is the brainchild of the National Veteran Supplier Diversity Coalition, a nonprofit that supports veteran-owned businesses, in partnership with Roswell Inc, the city’s economic development arm. Brent Moeller, events director for the coalition, said the idea for the expo was born out of frustration with existing trade shows for veterans. He, along with other veterans, had traveled across the country for such events and wanted to see something more engaging in Georgia. “What we saw was a real frustration on the side of the exhibitors,” Moeller said. “They were trying to get in front of more veterans, and veteran business owners like ourselves were trying to get in front of more companies who want to buy from veterans.” Many of these trade shows, Moeller said, were open to the general public and tended not to result in fruitful matchups. To fix the problem, Moeller said he and his group decided to create their own trade show. “These companies who we’re partnering with for the expo are really focused on veteran-supplier diversity,” he said. “They’re passionate about giving veterans more opportunities.” Moeller added that choosing Roswell was a no-brainer.
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The Georgia Department of Administrative Services was one of more than 30 exhibitors at the Veteran Business Expo of Georgia held April 30 in Roswell. “We picked Roswell on purpose, even when we started our own business,” Moeller said. “It’s specifically because of what an awesome place it is to do business… We’re blown away by the community, the resources here, and all of the other amazing business here to network with and grow.” The signature aspect of the first Veteran Expo of Georgia was its one-on-one matchmaking, where veteran business owners sat down with corporate buyers and government procurement officers to pitch their products and services. Appointments were 15 minutes each in a roundrobin style. The format beforehand after organizers screened and researched the best fit for the businesses and veterans. It was an opportunity for veterans to pitch their company or ideas to prospective clients. Matching up the businesses to the veterans before the expo was key to the program’s success, said Jack Ryan, event organizer and Southeast sales director for TMG Contracts.
“It helped people get off on the right foot,” Ryan said. “Hopefully, it helped more people get business out of it and helped them feel that they were being put to more use than some of the other trade shows that we’ve been to.” More than 30 exhibitors attended the inaugural Veteran Expo of Georgia, with Lockheed Martin as the title sponsor and SAS Software as the partner sponsor. Moeller said the group plans to host more conferences and expos, including in areas outside of Roswell, such as Texas and Atlanta. Between events, the National Veteran Supplier Diversity Coalition will continue to be a year-round resource for companies to find veteranowned businesses through job listings. “Our passion is to see these veteranowned businesses be wildly successful, and we want to do it in a way that’s mutually beneficial for other companies,” said Jon Bass, outreach officer for the coalition. For more information about National Veteran Supplier Diversity Coalition and future events, visit nvsdc.org.
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Appen Media Group announced April 19 that it has acquired the Dunwoody Crier weekly newspaper from its publisher Dick Williams. “[I] could not be more excited,” said Appen Media Group General Manager Hans Appen. “It is a rare opportunity to take on a publication as rich in history and as important to the community as the Crier is. We have big shoes to fill, but I think we are up to the task.” Dunwoody Crier General Manager Jim Heart will join the staff of Appen Media Group, which publishes the weekly Herald newspapers in North Fulton and South Forsyth as well as the monthly Northside Woman and quarterly Answer Books. “The Crier will continue to serve Dunwoody under the leadership of longtime General Manager Jim Hart and with the additional resources of AMG and the Herald newspapers,” Williams said. “Our veteran reporters will continue their work.” Appen said the acquisition just made sense. “There are a lot of synergies between our Herald newspapers and
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Knowing your customers is key to business success As a small business owner, how well do you know your customers? What do you do each and every day to better know your customers? Successful small businesses will cite that the key to their dick jones ongoing success is Founder & President Jones Simply Sales that they understand what their customers want and need. How are you facilitating this process in your small business? Knowing what your customers want should be a main driver of what you provide, and how you provide it. The phrase “build it and they will come” is not a tag line, it’s actually a recipe for ongoing success. There are many ways to facilitate this process. First and foremost is talking with your customers. This can be done formally by
conducting focus groups or interviewing customers, or done informally by simply talking with customers when they are transacting business with you. Capturing information about what your customers want is only half of the equation. Actually delivering what they want is the hard part. Small businesses that possess this information and knowledge use it to develop products and services knowing that they already have a market of buyers. Subsequently, they have a much better success rate in attracting and retaining customers. Often times, small business owners spend their time on everything else other than getting to know their customers. Conversely, successful small businesses will cite that their knowledge about their customers is their most priceless asset for managing and growing their business. Knowing your customers should always be at the top of your to-do list if you own and run a small business.
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Appen Media Group is taking over operations of the Dunwoody Crier weekly newspaper.
Crier: Continued from Page 16 the Crier,” Appen said. “We have similar markets for readers, advertisers and are, frankly, right down Ga. 400 from our building. Our approach and commitment to community journalism is similar, and they were also family owned.” Appen Media Group plans to continue publishing the Dunwoody Crier in its current format with its existing 18,000 circulation. Not much will change for the time being, Appen said. The page size of the Dunwoody Crier will go down about two inches starting the first week of June in order to be
consistent with the size of the Herald newspapers. “Other than that, and some new news content and advertisers, we will rely on feedback from the community on what they would like to see changed in the future,” Appen said. Terms for the private acquisition are not being released. “The Crier has long been the heart of our community,” said Kathy Manos Penn, staff writer for the Dunwoody Crier. “Its stories about all things Dunwoody — our nature center, our parks, our high school sports teams, our theatre and more — connect us as a community. Everyone I encountered out and about was in mourning over the Crier’s demise, and there is now a palpable sense of joy over its return.”
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Innovative thinking turns parking lots into soccer fields It’s fun to watch what happens when a group of folks stop looking at the horizon and start noticing what’s going on all around them. In terms of building and Geoff smith development, for Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com decades, it was all about bigger and further. Builders looked to the suburbs for less expensive, large swaths of land to build expansive swim and tennis communities. We finally started to build up against the limit to which people were willing to commute for work, so folks started to go back to the epicenter that is in-town Atlanta, and re-examine what is already there. What has sprung out of that includes such interesting things as Ponce City Market, the Beltline and the Old Fourth Ward. Suburban downtown centers have been recreated from old buildings in Buford and on Canton Street in Roswell. I always enjoy watching a really good architect take a really old building and turn it into something useful and impactful again. What I have equally enjoyed watching is how designers and planners have taken some of our more industrial infrastructure that was built during our sprawl and turned it into something that adds to the community, instead of detracts. In Roswell where I live, there was an area where the Chattahoochee River ran underneath Ga. 400. Growing up, it was just an unattractive part of the river where massive square columns rose out of the water to hold up the loud bridge. But about 20 years or so ago, someone had the smart idea to turn it into a city park called Don White Memorial Park. Today there is a parking lot there where folks can park, enjoy the view and access the Roswell Riverwalk trail system. The columns are still there. And I’ve heard talk from folks who want to hire artists to paint them or install rock-climbing holds. I’m not sure how the Georgia DOT feels about either of those ideas, but it’s exciting to hear people try to reimagine those large, industrial columns. About the time Keith Parker was named CEO of MARTA, that organiza-
tion went from one of utility, to community. They started to take a second look at their stations and infrastructure and expanded their thought pattern from a narrow focus of just moving people to trying to work themselves more into the fabric of the communities they were in. MARTA partnered with municipal leaders and developers to build TOD’s — Transit-OrientedDevelopments. And several mixed-use projects are underway that are incorporating existing MARTA stations into their designs. This type of thinking also led them to create partnerships with several soccer organizations around town, including Atlanta United, to build soccer fields in and around their stations. Two fields are finished and in use at the Five Points and West End stations, and a third is under construction at the East Point station. A league has been created around the fields called StationSoccer, run by an organization called Soccer in the Streets. These fields are open to the public and can be reserved online. Soccer in the Streets uses soccer as an outlet to reach out to youths and groom them to be future leaders. This particular project, like many in Atlanta, has received national attention as a first of its kind. They say necessity is the mother of invention. And that has been on display as smart people in and around Atlanta have repurposed old buildings and lifeless infrastructures. As more and more people move to Atlanta every year, we will have to get more creative about where to put them. And as land continues to get more and more scarce, thus more and more expensive, affordable housing will become more of an important issue. The Atlanta Metro area is filled with smart solutions right now and it will be fun to see what we can come up with next. 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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CALENDAR ROCKIN’ AT THE RIVER GALA
OPIOID AND ILLICIT DRUG AWARENESS SEMINAR
Keynote speaker Tanya Smith, founder and current director of Kennesaw State University’s Office of Victim Services, will present an overview of general substance abuse and opioid overdose prevention efforts. Also during the seminar, Milton Police Chief George Austin will share brief update about the movement to legalize marijuana and the steps that are being taken on a local level to address the issue. Join the seminar on Monday, May 13 starting at 6 p.m. at Stonecreek Church, 13540 Highway 9, Milton. For more info, visit cityofmiltonga.us.
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FEATURED: IRISH TENOR PAUL BYROM
What: Irish tenor Paul Byrom, an original member of Celtic Thunder and now a solo artist and theatrical performer, will present a concert in Kennesaw as part of his U.S. tour. When: Saturday, May 11, 7 p.m. Where: Kennesaw State University, KSU Center Room 400, 333 Busbee Drive, Kennesaw Cost: Tickets start at $35 More info and tickets: paulbyrom.ie
MARRIAGE NIGHT 2019 SIMULCAST EVENT
What: The Marriage Night simulcast event presented by RightNow Media is a one-night event for married and engaged couples to laugh and learn as they hear from marriage experts and discover how to honor God through their relationship. When: Friday, May 17, 8-11 p.m. Where: Calvary Chapel Alpharetta, 200 James Road, Alpharetta Cost: $15 More info and registration: marriagenight.org
COMMUNITY A PPRECIATION WEEK
What: Grey Owl Mind-Body Studio will hold a Community Appreciation Week, where people can try any class (mat yoga, aerial yoga, meditation, dance, etc.) for $10. Space is limited. When: June 3-9 Where: Grey Owl Mind-Body Studio, 6250 Abbotts Bridge Road, Suite 500, Johns Creek More info and registration: greyowlmb.com
EVENTS: SUMMER KICK-OFF PICNIC
What: Families who have an individual with a disability are invited to join for food, music, entertainment and games. When: Saturday, May 11, 11 a.m. Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov or 678-512-3200
What: Enjoy an evening of food, music, drinks and dancing. All proceeds support CNC’s efforts to connect people to nature and preserve the Chattahoochee River. Sponsorship opportunities available. When: Saturday, May 11, 6:309:30 p.m. Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell Cost: Tickets start at $125 More info and tickets: chattnaturecenter.org/ratr/
COFFEE WITH A COP
What: Kickstart National Police Week by having a coffee with Milton cops. Stop by with questions, concerns or quality of life issues. When: Saturday, May 11, 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. Where: Laurel & May, 12630 Crabapple Road, Milton More info: cityofmiltonga.us
TEA WITH BEATRIX POTTER
BARRINGTON KING: A CELEBRATION DINNER
What: This week’s meal includes okra soup, Vidalia casserole, BBQ chicken and coffee cake. Complimentary wine is served with dinner, and a free mini-tour of Barrington Hall is included. When: Tuesday, May 14, 6:309:30 p.m. Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $65 per person More info and registration: roswellgov.com or 770-640-3855
‘FROM THE BULLOCHS TO THE ROOSEVELTS’
What: Join for a history lecture about how the Bulloch family helped shape the history of Georgia. When: Wednesday, May 15, 7 p.m. Where: Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell Cost: Tickets are $6 per person More info and tickets: roswellgov.com
What: This springtime tradition includes an afternoon tea, crafts and games, and a performance by Atlanta actress, Holly Stevenson, as she brings to life her friends Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddleduck, Tom Kitten and other characters. When: Saturday, May 11, 1 – 3 p.m. Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $10 per person. More info: roswellgov.com
‘THE WAR OUTSIDE MY WINDOW’
ADOPT-A-SENIOR FOR MOTHER’S DAY
ATLANTA BIRD FEST
What: Adopt-a-Senior for Mother’s Day is a way to let a senior know that someone still loves them. Volunteers will help serve residents a meal and deliver gift bags. When: Sunday, May 12, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Roswell Nursing and Rehab Center, 1109 Green St., Roswell More info: adoptasenior.net
SECURE SHREDDING EVENT
What: This is an opportunity to safely dispose of any documents containing personal, financial or medical information. No appointments necessary. Limit of five boxes per vehicle. When: Monday, May 13, 2 – 5 p.m. Where: Milton Police Department, 13000 Deerfield Parkway, Ste. 107F, Milton More info: cityofmiltonga.us
What: This month’s lecture is on ‘The War Outside My Window: the Civil War Diary of LeRoy Wiley Gresham’ by Janet Croon. Croon will have copies of the book for sale. When: Wednesday, May 15, 7 – 9 p.m. Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $5 suggested donation. More info: roswellgov.com What: Presented by the Atlanta Audubon Society. The event will feature exclusive, bird-centered field trips, workshops and speakers for casual and experienced nature and bird observers. When: April 13-May 19 Where: Throughout Atlanta More info: atlantaaudubon.org/ atlanta-bird-fest
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
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
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
HEALTH AND FITNESS: FAMILY HEALTH AND WELLNESS EXPO
What: Health Professionals from around the community will be offering free screenings, demonstrations, healthy treats and samples. When: Saturday, May 11, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com
WALK WITH A DOC
What: Take a step toward better health with Walk with a Doc, a health program that brings doctors and patients together to walk. When: Saturday, May 11, 10 a.m. Where: Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: walkwithadoc.org
FULTON GOLDEN GAMES
What: For more than 20 years, the Fulton Golden Games has helped mature adults stay physically active, socially engaged and competitive, thus improving their quality of life. When: Games run through May 25 Where: North Fulton More info: cityofmiltonga.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. Where: Fowler Park, 4110 Carolene Way, Cumming More info: fianation.com
ZUMBA GOLD (FLEX)
What: Combines the international rhythms of the Zumba Gold program with the strength training techniques, creating an easy-to-follow, health-boosting dance fitness program. When: Fridays, 10:30 a.m. Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov/ parkplace
ENERGY YOGA
What: Physical exercises to open and clear energy. Utilizes Qi Gong and meditation techniques. When: Sundays, 10:15 a.m. Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org
FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS: ALIVE IN ROSWELL
What: Start the weekend early the third Thursday of every month with a free family-friendly festival held concurrently on historic Canton Street and historic Roswell Square. Free regular trolley service connects the two venues. When: Thursday, May 16, 5-9 p.m. Where: Downtown Roswell Info: aliveafterfiveroswell.com
ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET
What: Find farmers with fruits, vegetables and natural meats; gardeners with fresh flowers and herbs; and makers of all sorts of edible home goods, from yummy desserts and breads to local raw honey. When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Old Canton Street in Downtown Alpharetta Info: awesomealpharetta.com
ROSWELL FARMERS AND ARTISANS MARKET
What: Don’t miss the opening day of the Roswell Farmers and Artisans Market. Mix and mingle with friends, shop for wonderful fresh items and enjoy talking to the vendors. When: Saturday, April 13, 8:30 a.m. – noon Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellfam.com
RELIGIOUS EVENTS: THE MICHAEL O’NEAL SINGERS IN CONCERT
What: The 140-voice MOS Chorus, with Timothy Miller, the Tyrone Jackson Trio, Tom Alderman and Michael O’Neal present a concert of music from the big screen. When: Friday, May 10, 8-9:30 p.m. Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell Cost: $18-25 Info and tickets: mosingers.com
MEN’S MINISTRY: FRIDAY MORNINGS
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
CALENDAR 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 NIGHTS OUT
What: Join for weekly dinner and fellowship. Volunteers needed for serving and cleaning. When: Wednesday nights, 4:456:30 p.m. Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell Cost: $7 per adult More info: rumc.com/wno
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: MUSIC ON THE HILL
What: Music on the Hill is a free outdoor concert series on every second Friday of the month, May through October. This month’s concert features Toni Byrd and Her Big Band. When: Friday, May 10, 7 – 9 p.m. Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com
‘MARY POPPINS JR.’
What: Everyone’s favorite nanny takes center stage in this supercalifragilisticexpialidocious adventure based on the awardwinning Broadway musical and classic Walt Disney film. When: Friday, May 10, 7 p.m. Additional shows Saturday, May 11, 2 and 7 p.m. Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets are $10 each More info and tickets: roswellgov.com
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CHRIS YOUNG
What: The grandson of onetime Louisiana Hayride performer Richard Yates, country singer/ songwriter Chris Young will perform at Alpharetta. When: Thursday, May 16, 7:30 p.m. Where: Ameris Bank Amphitheatre, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta Cost: Tickets start at $20 More info and tickets: awesomealpharetta.com
WIRED ART EXHIBIT
What: Join for a show of original art by local artists from the Roswell Fine Arts Alliance. Original fine art for sale. When: Exhibit open through June 5 When: Synovus Bank, 10446 Alpharetta Highway, Roswell More info: rfaa.org
ARTAROUND ROSWELL SCULPTURE TOUR
What: The ArtAround Roswell “museum without walls” 20192020 Tour will feature 10 new sculptures and nine permanent sculptures. When: Through February 2020 Where: Across the City of Roswell More info and maps: roswellartsfund.org
SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: ROSWELL PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
What: The Roswell Photographic Society will be exhibiting a juried flower exhibit. This will be in conjunction with the Azalea Festival that occurs every April. When: April 1-May 31 Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: roswellphotosociety. com
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
LIVE MUSIC SUNDAYS
What: Join every Sunday afternoon for live music on the patio along with food trucks and cold beer. When: Sundays, 4-7 p.m. Where: Truck & Tap, 30 Milton Ave., Alpharetta More info: awesomealpharetta. com
LIBRARY EVENTS: ALPHA READERS’ CLUB
What: Join to discuss the book “Echo,” by Pam Munoz Ryan. Snacks will be provided. When: Friday, May 10, 3-4 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta Info: afpls.org or 404-613-6735
MILTON LIBRARY BOOK SALE
What: The Friends of the Milton Library is a nonprofit organization that holds monthly book sales to raise money to support the programs and events at the Milton Library. When: Saturday, May 11, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta Info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402
BOOK WITH PUPS
What: Read to a therapy dog from Humane Hearts. Each child will read one-on-one for 15 minutes. When: Saturday, May 11, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org
DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS
What: Adventure through perilous times with new allies, travel the world and explore unknown dangers. Premade characters are available. For ages 10 and up. When: Sunday, May 12, 2-5:30 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta Info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402
MEDICARE 101
What: Learn the basics of Medicare insurance, when to enroll and what options would work. Presented by Nichelle Jones. When: Tuesday, May 14, 11 a.m.-noon Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell Info: afpls.org or 404-613-4050
FLORAL ARRANGING: IKEBANA CLASS FOR BEGINNERS What: Ikebana is the art of arranging cut stems, leaves and flowers that evolved in Japan over 700 years. This class is for beginners. All materials will be provided by instructor. Registration required. When: Wednesday, May 15, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell Info and registration: afpls.org
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All mothers should be aware of preeclampsia By Dr. Lee B. Padove One of the biggest challenges of preeclampsia during pregnancy is detecting this nuanced disorder. That’s because, sometimes, preeclampsia can show no obvious symptoms. A prenatal lab examination can detect elevated urine protein levels, an indication of preeclampsia. Other symptoms can include severe headaches, vision changes, swelling, severe breathing issues and even seizures (eclampsia). Early symptom detection is important to improving the odds of a safe pregnancy. When suspicion of preeclampsia exists, a thorough evaluation may include hospitalization, so health care providers can more closely monitoring the mother, baby and placenta. The treatment for preeclampsia is the baby’s delivery. If only mild preeclampsia exists and both baby and mother are doing well, delivery ideally will be after 37 weeks. If there is a threat to either the baby’s health or mother’s life, delivery is scheduled earlier. However, the effects of preeclampsia do not necessarily end after pregnancy. Women who have had preeclampsia during pregnancy have a higher risk
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Biology always surprises and is (nearly) impossible to predict By Dr. Brent Taylor Premier Dermatology and Mohs Surgery of Atlanta In this month’s March issue of JAMA (the Journal of the American Medical Association), an interesting article apDr. Taylor peared entitled “The Surprisingly Positive Association Between Obesity and Cancer Immunotherapy Efficacy.” The article summarized recent findings that modern immune-system based anti-cancer medications sometimes work better if a patient is obese. This seems to be true in the case of melanoma in males. Obese men with melanoma exhibited increased survival on immunotherapies than non-obese men. This was not true for traditional chemotherapy. Before we get ahead of ourselves and encourage the men in our lives to eat more and exercise less, it’s worth mentioning that other studies have found that obesity increases our risk of developing cancers in the first place. This is also true for melanoma – in one study, obese men were 31% more likely to develop melanoma than non-obese men. The aforementioned article simply supports that obese men with a melanoma diagnosis on certain medicines may fare better than fit males with a melanoma diagnosis. To a physician, the finding of a positive effect of obesity in cancer is even more surprising because obesity is generally thought of as an immunocompromised state. In general, obesity weakens the immune system. Why would a medicine that depends on the immune system work better in someone with an unhealthy immune system? Perhaps the medicine does not so much depend on the immune system to work as bolster the immune system. If a lack of a healthy immune system is part of the obese patient’s problem, then should we not have anticipated that the obese patient would experience greater benefit from an immune-bolstering therapy? Biology is very difficult to predict one or two steps ahead. It is easy to formulate a hypothesis for why an immunebased therapy would be more effective in someone with a compromised immune system, just as it is easy to formulate a hypothesis for why such a medicine might be less effective. Perhaps immunocompromise means immune-based therapies can’t exert their maximum
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Baseball: Continued from Page 13 the second game of the doubleheader. Parkview opened Game 2 with backto-back home runs and added five runs in the second inning on four singles and another home run. The Panthers plated six more runs and held North to just two hits in the five inning, run-rule shortened contest. North Forsyth compiled an 18-14 overall record this season and won their first playoff series in three seasons. Blessed Trinity sweeps LaGrange (4-0, 9-3): Blessed Trinity used a nohitter from Eric Moore in Game 1 and scored nine runs in Game 2 to sweep LaGrange May 2 to advance to the quarterfinals of the Class 4A playoffs. Moore’s no-hitter in Game 1 was a full-count ball away from a perfect game. The left-hander struck out seven with one walk. All of BT’s offense in Game 1 came in the fourth inning with Steele Chambers hitting a lead-off shot to put the Titans up 1-0. DJ Radtke and Trey Baker each hit two-out singles to set up a three-run home run Michael Mitchler. BT’s four hits in the fourth were their only hits of the game. The Titans had far more success at
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the plate in Game 2 and piled on 12 hits for a 9-3 win. BT had multiple RBI performances from Ryan Davis, Jake Smith and Trey Baker. Davis batted 1-3 with a sacrifice bunt and hit into a fielder’s choice, Smith was 3-4 with two doubles and a triple, and Baker batted 3-4 with a double and triple. Smith and Baker each had extrabase hits to put BT up 2-0 in the first inning. After Ryan Davis’ RBI sacrifice, a Baker double put the Titans up 4-1 in the third. BT added five more runs while Radtke allowed just two hits and two earned runs with five strikeouts in six innings. Blessed Trinity faces the winner of Upson-Lee/Woodward Academy in the quarterfinals. Demark sweeps St. Pius X (7-1, 8-3): Denmark’s standout inaugural season will continue into the quarterfinals with the Danes sweeping St. Pius X in a May 2 doubleheader. Starting pitcher Dalton Hansard threw a complete Game 1, allowing eight hits and no earned runs with seven strikeouts. The Danes were led offensively in Game 1 with a four-RBI performance from Trevor Byrk who batted 3-4 with a double and home run. Matthew Cassandra also hit a home run, a solo shot in the fourth inning to
give the Danes a 2-0 lead. The Danes extended the margin to 7-0 in the fifth inning with an RBI double from Jaxson Corr, a Carson Russell RBI single and Byrk’s three-run home run. After three scoreless innings to open Game 2, the Danes took a 4-0 lead in the bottom of the fourth inning on a three-RBI double from Byrk and single from Sammy Leis. St. Pius cut the margin to 4-3 in the top of the sixth, but Denmark seized on two hits to open the bottom of the sixth inning with three RBI singles and a sacrifice fly from Jack Kream. Kream closed out the final inning on the mound allowing one hit. Jack Whitlock earned the start and gave up five hits and three earned runs in six innings. Denmark will go on the road against West Laurens in the quarterfinals. St. Francis falls to Savannah Country Day (12-11, 14-4): St. Francis’ successful season ended May 2 with the Knights dropping their series to No. 7 seed Savannah Country Day. The Knights battled in a high-scoring Game 1 where both squads combined for 23 runs. St. Francis plated nine runs in the fourth inning to take a 9-6 lead. Kyle Bork had an incredible inning for the Knights, hitting a lead-off home run before hitting a three-run home-run in his second plate appearance of the inning.
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SCD reclaimed the lead and went up 12-9 in the fifth inning behind four hits, including a three-run home run. The Knights cut the margin to 1211 in the top of the sixth on a two-RBI double from Will Clark, but two strikeouts and a groundout ended St. Francis’ comeback bid in the seventh. Clark pitched 4.1 innings allowing six hits and three earned runs. Carter Davies allowed two hits and two earned runs in 1.2 innings. SCD put up more big offensive numbers in Game 2 with 14 runs off 13 hits. St. Francis trailed 6-0 in the bottom of the third before a two-out rally cut the deficit to 6-4. Bork hit a home run and Bret Madren, Griffin Weaver and Clark hit doubles to plate four runners. However, the Knights were held to just two more hits in the remainder of the game while the Hornets continued to rack up runs. St. Francis went 21-9 overall this season. Fellowship Christian splits with Mt. Vernon: Fellowship Christian and Mount Vernon were to play a decisive Game 3 later in the week after splitting their doubleheader. Fellowship’s Isaac Bouton threw a no-hitter in Game 1 to lead the Paladins’ 8-1 win. Bouton struck out 10 batters and had three walks in seven innings. Bouton helped his own cause in the fourth inning with an RBI double and the Paladins added three more runs on two Mt. Vernon errors. Matson Grose earned his second RBI of the contest with a sacrifice fly in the sixth inning along with RBI singles from Andrew Davidson and Luke Schmidt. After taking Game 1 in decisive fashion, Fellowship fell short in a closely contested Game 2. The Paladins trailed 3-2 in the sixth inning but tied the game on a David Bishop RBI single. Mt. Vernon reclaimed the lead with two hits in the top of the seventh to go up 4-3. Fellowship stranded a runner in the bottom of the frame to force the door-die Game 3.
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For every year of his teaching career, Gray’s choral students have received superior ratings while winning numerous competitions.
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he has always considered his students to be his kids and their successes to define his legacy as an instructor. “It is our goal to train students to be professional in their art as well as their lives. Character is something you train and continue to grow throughout life, not just onstage,» Gray said in a statement from the school’s website. «With each student comes the possibility of success. At West we hope to help them realize that success and let them share it with the world at large.» Students have admired Gray’s dedication to the school’s artistic programs throughout the years, selecting unique shows that garner attention. Zach Morris, a former senior president of West Forsyth’s Thespian Troupe, expressed his admiration for the theater program, saying he felt it was a supportive environment that felt like a “family.” Gray’s work in the program inspired him to pursue his BFA in theatrical design and production with a focus in direction. “Mr. Gray is an amazing guy and he really has one of the strongest wills of anyone I’ve ever known,” Morris said. “He pushes us to work hard, even when we think
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we can’t do anything else. He sees what we can be and pushes us to get there.” Morris added that Gray’s love of his students and his profession was evident in the long hours he spent rehearsing with students one-on-one and his attention to each student. “We all know how lucky we are to be in a program with him as our director,” he said. Parents have also praised Gray for his work. Jennifer Vasquezi, a volunteer parent who has worked with the program for seven years at West Forsyth, said she has enjoyed her time in charge of the props and painting the sets while her two daughters performed in various productions. She said Gray’s retirement announcement was “a little bittersweet.” “He’s really talented with choosing his shows and casting the right kids in the right parts,” Vasquezi said. “He’s strict but loving. He has a very high standard that he expects to be held up to. But at the same time, he can joke around with the kids… He relates to them all and it’s like he thinks they’re professional actors. Sometimes, we have to remind him that these are students,” she said laughing. “They’re all such good friends. It’s this really welcoming environment.”
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Reverend Marcus James Boling, 78, of Cumming, passed away April 27, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home. TSgt. John L. Bowman, Jr., 66, of Cumming, passed away April 27, 2019. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory. Harry Coffman, 90, of Johns Creek, passed away April 26, 2019. Richard M. Croy, 77, of Cumming, passed away April 26, 2019. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory. Anne Dantzler Gault, 77, of Alpharetta, passed away April 30, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home. Robert E. Johnson, 84, of Alpharetta, passed away May 1, 2019. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
Gary M. Joyner, 71, of Cumming, passed away April 30, 2019. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Mary Alice Kranz, 84, of Roswell, passed away April 30, 2019. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Ann Lemasters, 85, of Roswell, passed away April 23, 2019. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory. Joseph G. Longo, 76, of Cumming, passed away April 28, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home. Thomas Maier, 92, of Roswell, passed away April 25, 2019. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory. Joseph Norrie Marcantel, III, of Cumming, passed away April 27, 2019. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory. Bobby L. Martin, 81, of Cumming, passed away April 24, 2019. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.
Wesley Burton McDaniel, Jr. MD, 63, of Alpharetta, passed away April 29, 2019. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
Richard Elliott Schnapper, 74, of Johns Creek, passed away April 26, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.
Eugene A. Medori, 98, of Roswell, passed away April 25, 2019. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
Calvin David Simmons, 61, of Suwanee, passed away April 25, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.
Robert W. Moore, 63, of Roswell, passed away April 26, 2019. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
Katie Sue Upshaw, 59, of Cumming, passed away April 25, 2019. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
Wilda Huffman Morgan, 88, of Cumming, passed away April 24, 2019. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.
JoAnne H Warren, 90, of Alpharetta, passed away April 25, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.
Ghavidoukht Mozaffari, 89, of Cumming, passed away April 21, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.
Dorothy Wenning, 80, of Johns Creek, passed away April 26, 2019. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
Benny Franklin Reeves, Jr., 76, of Cumming, passed away April 30, 2019. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory. Marvin L. Robinson, 93, of Alpharetta, passed away April 27, 2019. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. William Rocco Sapone, 88, of Cumming, passed away April 19, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.
Robbie Ann Whipple, 60, of Alpharetta, passed away April 26, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home. Dorothea DeMar Wolinsky, 88, of Cumming, passed away April 27, 2019. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.
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