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Cumming’s police chief takes post Chief David Marsh was sworn in as the City of Cumming’s new police chief on July 22, replacing Casey Tatum, who was the chief since 2012.

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A man reported to authorities July 5 about a shoplifting at Shell gas station on Atlanta Highway.

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Owner says car burglar entered car in theater lot CUMMING, Ga. — A man reported his car was burglarized July 18 while parked in the lot behind the AMC Theater on Peachtree Parkway. The victim said he parked his Ford F150 behind the theater before going to work. He said that a backpack containing a first aid kit and $25 in cash was missing from the back.

After notifying security, police noticed that the driver’s side door lock had been busted in by the suspect. No surveillance footage was recovered.

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pect grabbed the packs and ran out the door.

When the employee attempted to catch the suspect, he was seen entering a gold Buick passenger vehicle waiting for him in the car wash before riding off. The total value of the stolen packs is $190 and video surveillance footage of the incident was provided.

site. The total value of the items was $6,000 and there were no serial numbers recorded.

About that same time, a Bobcat, tires, and a water pump were discovered missing from another area of the site. The items were owned by another company and the Bobcat was recovered in the woods nearby. No evidence was found and no surveillance footage was available.

The store manager said a man came into the store and attempted to pay for an item with a $100 bill. The cashier told the man they could not accept the high-denomination bill, so the suspect made four separate orders and paid for each with a separate $20 bill.

The manager said she believed the transactions were suspicious. She then marked the $20 bills and determined they were fake.

The manager said the suspect left in a black Ford sedan.

Vehicle reported stolen while parked at residence Impaired driver stopped SUWANEE, Ga. — Two residents on traveling on flat tires Friarbridge Drive reported a vehicle theft July 1.

They said a 2005 Nissan Armada had been parked outside of the residence the day before. Police were told that the vehicle was left unlocked with the keys placed in the cup holder near the driver’s seat. Although no cameras were located at the nearby residences, surveillance cameras were found near the entrance of the subdivision.

Authorities also noticed a spot where someone had been laying in the junipers behind the residence. No further evidence was found concerning the incident.

Counterfeit bills passed at local coffee shop MILTON, Ga. — Police are looking for a suspect who passed several counterfeit bills at the Starbucks on Bethany Bend on July 21.

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MILTON, Ga. — A Milton woman was arrested July 18 for DUI after police noticed her driving her car with a flat tire near downtown Crabapple.

After being pulled over, the driver said she had a flat tire but did not know it was “completely blown out.” Her car also had scrape marks on the passenger side rims and a large dent on the rear driver side panel with fresh yellow paint marks, according to the report.

The woman said she was returning from Alive in Roswell and had consumed one glass of wine. Officers noted she was unsteady on her feet and smelled of alcohol, according to the report.

A breathalyzer test showed the woman was over twice the legal limit.

Police probe house fire after suspicious activity MILTON, Ga. — Milton Police are investigating a July 19 incident in which a home’s door caught fire after neighbors reported hearing a loud noise and seeing a group of people near the house.

The homeowner on Yacht Terrace said Milton Fire put out the door fire overnight. Around 8 a.m. that morning she found what police suspect was fireworks residue and a partially burned piece of paper that appeared to be a warning label for fireworks.

Two neighbors reported hearing a loud noise around 1:30 a.m. After hearing the noise, one neighbor said he saw around 10-12 people in front of the home that caught on fire. He said some of the people left in a brown Dodge Charger.

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Cumming’s new police chief pushes for body cameras

By CONNER EVANS newsroom@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — David Marsh was sworn in July 22 as Cumming’s new police chief.

Mayor Troy Brumbalow, who presided over the ceremony, asked Marsh not only to swear to protect the city, but swear not to continue vocal support of his alma mater, Auburn University.

Marsh gets grief regularly from Brumbalow, a University of Georgia alum, yet his new office already has Auburn tigers paraphernalia sprinkled around the room.

More important than the issue school loyalty will be Marsh’s performance as the new chief, replacing Casey Tatum, who held the position since 2012.

Marsh has already set a goal to put body cameras on all officers by the end of the year. He plans to bring the procurement item before the Cumming City Council at its next session, a process that is still new to him, he said.

“Most of us are just more comfortable being outside working for a living,” Marsh said. “But I got a lot of experience doing internal affairs and training, which helped make that transition a little bit easier.”

Marsh worked in the Forsyth County sheriff’s office for the last 15 years and

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Cumming’s new police Chief David Marsh is sworn in by Mayor Troy Brumbalow at the city council’s July 22 meeting, after Brumbalow ribs Marsh for his Auburn University ties, making him promise to never publicly support the Tigers. helped them transition to using body cameras, he said. He worked his way up from the county jail, to patrol work, to

a Drug Enforcement Agency task force, and he was promoted to sergeant rank two years ago.

After his promotion he worked more in training officers, which he said was one of his favorite jobs he’s done in his career. Teaching became one of his passions.

“One of the things I did at the sheriff’s office that I really enjoyed was teaching active shooter response classes,” Marsh said. “You know, ‘What should you do if you’re present and there’s workplace violence happening?

Or if you’re in a school or even in a commercial business… how should you best protect yourself and others?’”

Doing more with the community will be his primary goal as the new chief, he said. Currently the agency does not have a Facebook page, and Marsh said his office can do more to be accessible and open to people who live and work in Cumming.

Marsh’s main mentor during his time working for the county was Sheriff Ron Freeman, who was present for Marsh’s swearing in. Originally known to Marsh as Capt. Freeman, he was elected sheriff in 2016.

“He was a big help to me as a young deputy … and he’s always been a person who will answer my phone call, give me advice,” Marsh said. “I spoke to him at length before I even applied for this position, and he couldn’t have been more complementary and helpful in the transition.”

County approves new trails master plan

By CONNER EVANS newsroom@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — After four years of public input and committee meetings, the Forsyth Board of Commissioners approved a new trails master plan for the north subarea of the county.

Eric Bosman with Kimley Horn design consultants presented the finalized plan, garnered from three project management team meetings, three stakeholder committee meetings and a public input meeting since December.

The trails will have two main components, both running essentially east and west, with trails connecting those two components north to south along the way. The 35 miles of trails will connect the Etowah River in the northwest to Lake Lanier in the southeast, Bosman said.

The expected project cost is $89 million, and there is no set timeline for completion.

“The great potential for this is that it ties into many of the other trails that you already have planned in the central

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Trail construction will be broken up into four phases, with the first phase consisting of projects already funded by current roadway projects. Phase 2 will connect three of the county’s major parks, as well as several schools and neighborhoods. This part of the trail plan will connect Poole’s Mill Bridge Park to Matt Community Park to the Sawnee Mountain Preserve.

Ga. 369 will act as the main “spine” of the trails, Bosman said, and the highway has an existing easement that could allow private developers to build those on-road trails, while the county focuses resources on greenway trails. Trails near major roads like Ga. 369 will require a 10 to 20-foot buffer between the road and trail.

County Commissioner Cindy Jones Mills said she likes the idea of allowing developers over time to build sections of the trails master plan. The City of Alpharetta has a policy by which developers can earn impact fee credits when

they do this, Mills said, and she would like for the county to look into creative ways to incentivize developers to contribute to the trail system. Adding the trails would improve property values and the tax digest as well, she said.

The board will also look into ways to connect these trails with other counties.

Mills said she had a conversation with officials in Dawson County who were open to an intergovernmental agreement to eventually connect the trails. Commission Chairwoman Laura Semanson agreed, saying she had a similar conversation with representatives from Sugar Hill in Gwinnett County.

Funding mechanisms will still have to be decided, but having a plan in place will aid in asking developers to make trails part of their projects.

“The beauty of all of this, is that the Big Creek Greenway, while we think of it as being District 2, … gets all the way to Etowah,” Mills said. “Somebody could get on the greenway in (Commissioner Todd Levent’s) area and ride all the way to Lake Lanier.”

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County Commission to weigh latest annexation proposal

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — County officials are wrestling with the latest bid by the City of Cumming to annex property.

The city has updated a previous proposal to annex some 70 acres extending east from the city limits to Market Place Boulevard. The latest proposal more than doubles that request, encompassing 151 acres by expanding farther east across Market Place.

The request for annexation, filed with the city July 8, comes from One Alliance Center of Atlanta.

Under an earlier filing, Cumming had submitted plans for a mixed-use development to the west of Market Place, with retail, office and residential elements. There have been no plans announced for the additional property.

During a County Commission work session July 23, County Attorney Ken Jarrard said the city is under no obligation to disclose precise plans for the site. It is, however, required to reveal any zoning changes it intends to make.

Commissioners say they are concerned over what densities the city will allow when the property is rezoned.

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The request was made by several landowners and came just four months after the city annexed 46 acres from the county for its City Center project.

A joint meeting between city and county officials back in June resulted in accusations from both sides over the intent behind the annexations.

Cumming Mayor Troy Brumbalow insists the city is not recruiting property owners but is receptive when approached.

County commissioners are scheduled to discuss the annexations further at an Aug. 6 work session.

In other matters covered the July 23 work session, commissioners approved two contracts for repair work at the James Creek Water Reclamation Facility.

A $63,030 contract was awarded to K-Team Engineering and Construction for interior repair work. The contract is to address the last in a series of repairs the plant suffered as the result of a fire that occurred February 2018.

In a related item, the commission approved a $50,000 contract for electrical repairs at the facility.

Director of Procurement Donna Kukarola said the repair contract should be the last charge associated with restoring the facility to full operating capacity.

Commissioners had authorized $400,000 for repair work, and Kukarola said she will present final cost figures at an upcoming meeting.

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The project is slated to open publicly in 2021 at its current location off Canton Road. As development continues, the center is expected to drastically change the city’s downtown landscape.

Mayor Troy Brumbalow said he envisions a community gathering spot that will bring back a lost sense of “small town charm.”

Since taking office in January 2018, Brumbalow and the City Council have championed the project, annexing land, authorizing environmental studies and preparing site plans. The city then established a Downtown Development Authority to provide guidance over the project as an elected architectural firm brought shape to the mayor’s vision.

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“The center will offer a safe, fun place for citizens of all ages to shop, eat, play mini golf, listen to live music, and enjoy the outdoors. The center will pay homage to a simpler time when life moved at a slower pace and families took time out of their busy schedules to enjoy activities like a simple picnic lunch, tossing a Frisbee or NROC-GA.com

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The City Center is expected to deliver local stores and restaurants with distinctive building aesthetics that are unique to the community hot spot. Located near Forsyth Central High School, the 90acre plot of land will also include a park, townhomes, and walking trails. Brumbalow said he hopes to save residents a drive to other counties by spending time with friends and family at a centrally located facility within the community.

“The future will be bright and successful not only for the City Center but for our locally owned and operated businesses as well since we hope to bring in many unique ‘mom and pop’ type shops and restaurants that Cumming-Forsyth County residents currently can’t enjoy in their hometown,” the mayor said. “…we believe the City Center will be a draw to Cumming-Forsyth for visitors from other counties and communities, helping to make us more of a destination city. We truly believe this will be a win-win for the City of Cumming, our residents, our businesses, and visitors to our area.”

One of the best ways to immerse yourself and truly experience Georgia is through our food.

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4 North Atlanta restaurants named on ‘100 Plates Locals Love’

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com NORTH ATLANTA, Ga. — The northern suburbs food scene is attracting statewide attention. Four restaurants in North Fulton and DeKalb counties have been named on this year’s “100 Plates Locals Love,” an annual culinary guide of the best local dishes as selected by judges throughout the state.

The list is published annually in the Georgia Eats guide released by the Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Tourism Division.

This year, the plates included deviled eggs from South Main Kitchen in Alpharetta, braised short rib from Carbonara Trattoria in Dunwoody, Dutch baby pancakes with cranberry and mascarpone filling from Seven Sisters Scones in Johns Creek, and pimento cheese fritters from The Mill Kitchen and Bar in Roswell.

The tourism department highlights the best cuisine throughout the state each year. The guide, created five years ago, is intended to encourage visitors to travel to all corners of Georgia and sample the flavors of the South.

“One of the best ways to immerse yourself and truly experience Georgia is through our food,” said Lisa Love, interim deputy commissioner at Georgia Tourism. “The history and culture of our state is woven into the many flavors, ingredients, dishes and traditions that create an unforgettable dining experi-

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lands,” Northeast Georgia Mountains and Atlanta Metro. Hundreds of plates were nominated by food aficionados and rated by a panel of judges.

South Main Kitchen, on 9 South Main St. in Alpharetta, offers contemporary Southern cuisine with a twist. The deviled eggs are served with a Benton’s

ham chip and Dijon mustard, while the eggs come from Darby Farms in Walton County.

An Italian restaurant, Carbonara Trattoria is located at 5499 Chamblee Dunwoody Road in Dunwoody. The braised short rib features fall-off-thebone-tender meat and is rounded out with a flavorful red wine vegetable sauce, sauteed broccolini and butternut squash mashed potatoes, according to judges.

The bakery Seven Sisters Scones at 6955 McGinnis Ferry Road in Johns Creek features Dutch baby pancakes that are cooked in a cast-iron skillet and wrapped with cranberries and mascarpone.

The Mill Kitchen and Bar, 590 Mimosa Blvd. in Roswell, features American comfort food with contemporary takes on classics. The pimento cheese fritters are made with locally sourced, housemade pimento cheese and a marmalade of caramelized onions and Heywood’s Provision Company bacon.

Restaurants on Canton Street in Roswell have consistently made the list each year since the guide was created.

Past honorees include Table & Main for its fried chicken, Osteria Mattone for its chicken and Roux on Canton for the crawfish risotto.

To see the full “100 Plates Locals Love” list, visit exploregeorgia.org.

The Georgia Eats culinary guide is also available at visitor information centers throughout the state.

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While to you, your home is very personal, to economists, it’s a Geoff smith measure of the American Assurance Financial, economy. It’s interest gsmith@lendtheway.com paid to banks. It’s an indication that you are doing well at your job if you are not delinquent on your mortgage payments. If it’s listed on the market, it’s a measure of potential earnings for the real estate agency, attorney, bank, appraiser and everyone else associated with aiding in the transaction. If it sits on the market for a long time, it’s a sign that appetites for home buying are down and all of those same companies could be in for a slowdown in business. For those of you that worked through the 2008 recession, I don’t have to tell you how impactful the housing market is to our overall economy.

Housing typically is a trailing indicator of the health of our economy. If you homeowners are nervous about your jobs, you won’t be so quick to move up to a more expensive home. If you lose your jobs, you might be late on your mortgage payments. And if there are a lot of you feeling that way, then there will be a lot fewer people out here buying houses. And due to the lack of competition, home values are going to drop — making your situation even worse. Not only did you lose your job and are having trouble finding a new one because the job market is down, but your equity stake in your home is shrinking.

For those who worked through the Great Recession, this is bringing back memories. I’m getting a little sick just from writing about it.

The good news is that since the Great Recession, the opposite has been true for 10 straight years. The economy has grown every year. Unemployment shrunk to its lowest level in recorded history, and employers are begging you to leave your current job because they need you. If you bought a house in 2012, it’s probably worth more than 150%

of what you paid for it. According to a Corelogic report, American’s total home equity is a record $15.8 trillion this year, up from $6.1 trillion in 2009. You are killing it.

In fact, the housing industry has been doing so well, running so fast, that some things are getting left behind. Values have gone up so fast that if you bought a house in 2012 for $350,000, it’s probably worth upwards of over $500,000 today. That’s great except if you want to move up into a bigger home, instead of being $500,000, it’s probably over $600,000 or $700,000.

Lower income homebuyers are also getting left behind. It’s harder and harder for them to find homes under $300,000. It’s partly an inventory issue as homebuilders are having a tough time finding cheap-enough land to be able to build houses in that price-range and make a profit. And it’s partly that because of the low inventory, home values for homes they might want to buy are rising outside of what they can afford. And it’s also partly that wages have not grown at the same rate as the values of those homes.

The market may be starting to correct itself a bit. Home sales this last June were down 12.7 percent from the same time last year, according to a recent article in the Atlanta Business Chronicle. This decrease in activity could be affecting the homebuilding market. An article in the Financial Times stated that building permits fell 6.1 percent in June from the same time last year.

I don’t have numbers for this month yet, but July started in the midst of a huge drop in interest rates back to near and under 4 percent. This has helped to make more expensive homes more affordable and we may see an uptick in home buying when the July numbers are out.

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

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CUMMING, Ga. — Harry Norman, Realtors The Collection at Forsyth recently welcomed Dawn Hobby as one of the newest members of its growing team.

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In 2015, Hobby was awarded the Realtor Rookie of the Year and won the Presidential Achievement Award in 2015, 2016 and 2017. She was also Agent of the Month in January 2019 at the Harry Norman, Realtors office in Woodstock.

As a resident of the Atlanta area for over 14 years, Hobby is familiar

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Luxury new homes ready for immediate move-in The Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices’ New Homes Division represents new home communities throughout metro Atlanta. Several neighborhoods have immediate move-in opportunities for those looking for a quick closing in some of the most sought-after locations in North Fulton and South For syth.

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Wescott in South Forsyth Featuring 61 luxury homes, this gated community is across the street from the highly acclaimed Lambert High School. With the addition of Sharon Elementary and Riverwatch Middle School, Wescott’s offers one of the best school districts in Georgia. Located in Suwanee in sought after South Forsyth County, homeowners also enjoy the counties’ low property taxes. Wescott features a fun- filled menity package slated to open in September 2019. It will include a clubhouse, swimming pool, spa, tennis courts, playground, gazebo, and an outdoor fire pit lounge.

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Hillandale in Historic Roswell Hillandale is an intimate community of just 36 homes is located in the heart of historic Roswell.

Inspired by the streetscapes of Charleston, South Carolina, this idyllic community features both masters up and down and a low maintenance lock and leave lifestyle.

Hillandale boasts luxurious features such as a modern, one-of-a-kind sliding wall of windows that invite the outdoors in, double islands in kitchen, custom gardens, lavish outdoor fireplaces and more.

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Several neighborhoods have immediate move-in opportunities for those looking for a quick closing in some of the most soughtafter locations in North Fulton and South Forsyth.

If the trust owns it, the trust repairs it

By Michelle Wilson Eldercare Attorney, Wilson Legal, PC One thing that a lot of folks with trusts don’t think about is how their successor trustee (the trustee who comes after you) will repair real estate owned by the trust. the problem is that sometimes the trustee has to pay out of pocket to repair real estate inside a Wilson trust because the trust doesn’t have any liquid cash to pay for those repairs. A great solution for this potential problem is making sure that you have a checking account in the name of the trust that has money in the account for these repairs. If you’re thinking about how much then we suggest thinking about the cost of replacing the air conditioner units or the roof on the house and making sure that this account has enough money to pay for at least one of those major repairs. If you’re not sure you have or want to designate that much money in that account at first you can always start with something smaller and then gradually save a little bit every month so that that reserve account grows over time. This is your pro tip from Michelle Wilson your local estate planning attorney. If you have questions about how to protect your real estate please call us at 770-205-7861.

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Bill Rawlings receives National Chairman’s Leadership Award from the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty congratulates Bill Rawlings, Senior Vice President and Managing Broker of the North Atlanta Office, on being presented the 2019 National Chairman’s Leadership Award from the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS).

Bill has been a dedicated supporter and committed advocate for LLS over the past several years and is the only volunteer in the country to receive this special recognition, which designates an individual who has provided expertise and guidance that have helped LLS achieve new levels of success.

He first became involved with LLS in 2015 through the Man & Woman of the Year campaign where he won Rawlings Atlanta’s Runner-Up Award. The following year he served as Corporate Walk Chair for Light the Night, helping elevate the campaign in the Atlanta market. Bill joined the Georgia Chapter Board of Trustees in 2017. Last year, Bill became the Board’s Trustee Development Chair and in July will assume the role of Board Chairman. Over the last 12 months, the Georgia Chapter raised $11.3M.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is the world’s largest voluntary health agency dedicated to blood cancer. The LLS Mission is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma and improve the quality of life for patients and their family. LLS funds life-saving blood cancer research around the world and provides free information and support services.

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Let’s talk aging and bladder control While it is normal to feel uncomfortable or embarrassed discussing bladder issues such as incontinence, it is important to understand just how common these problems are for aging women. The involuntary loss or leaking of urine is a common syndrome that affects at least 1 in 3 older women, according to the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). Symptoms may range from minor issues such as slight bladder leaks to the need for the protection of an adult diaper to prevent the complete and sudden loss of bladder control. Chief of Surgery for Emory University Hospital and Division Director for Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Gina Northington, MD, PhD informs her patients that while common, “Bladder leakage is NOT normal aging. There are often functional problems of the nerves and muscles within the pelvic floor that can be treated to improve bladder control.”

Sana Ansari, MD who treats patients at both Emory Johns Creek Hospital and Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital agrees, “No matter the severity of the urinary incontinence, if the incontinence is affecting your life and relationships in any way, then it’s time to take control and do something more about it.”

Knowing the various types of urinary incontinence can help you have a discussion with your doctor and ultimately identify the appropriate treatment plan for you: • Stress incontinence: leaking of urine when laughing, coughing, or lifting, which is usually caused by weakened pelvic muscles.

• Urgency incontinence: the sudden need to urinate that results in large amounts of urine leaking out before getting to the bathroom.

• Overflow incontinence: when urine leaks because the bladder has become overly full or doesn't empty all the way.

• Functional incontinence: the natural urge to urinate, but taking too long to get to the bathroom - this can be especially common for those living with arthritis or another type of physical disability.

• Mixed incontinence: having a combination of any of the above types of urinary incontinence – this is very common in aging and older women.

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As part of Emory Healthcare, the largest and most comprehensive hospital system in Atlanta, Emory Women's Center offers our patients diagnostic and therapeutic options tailored to their specific pelvic floor needs. 61% of women over 65 years old suffer from urinary or bowel incontinence.

Women with incontinence, overactive bladder, and sexual dysfunction can meet with our team of experts at Emory Women’s Center and feel comforted in knowing that we take your issues seriously. We offer coordinated interdisciplinary care that includes primary care physicians, gynecologists, urologists, gastroenterologists, and colorectal surgeons. Make an appointment today to discuss your treatment options.

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nence and overactive bladder. Because we offer our patients coordinated interdisciplinary care that includes primary care physicians, gynecologists, urologists, gastroenterologists, and colorectal surgeons we can help our patients or their caregivers have the confidence to address any bladder issues they may be confronting.

When planning your appointment with our urogynecologists here are some tips to help you make the most of your appointment: • Be prepared by having a list of the prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins you take, and a list of your past and current illnesses or injuries.

• Bring a caregiver, friend, or relative to go with you to the doctor. They can help bring up topics or questions you may forget to ask. These support persons can also remind you of things the health care provider said after you leave your appointment.

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Feel free to discuss your symptoms and how they are impacting your daily life.

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Learn More: To find out more about the Emory Women's Center Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery services call 404778-3401.

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OLD SOLDIERS DAY PARADE

The city of Alpharetta and American Legion Post 201 will host the annual Old Soldiers Day Parade. The parade honors our country’s war veterans and recognizes their service to the country. There will be free hotdogs, drinks and activities.

Join the parade on Saturday, Aug. 3, 9:15 a.m. at Grand Stand on the corner of Roswell and Old Roswell Street, Alpharetta. For more information, visit alpharetta.ga.us.

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FEATURED: THESE CROWDED STREETS

What: Atlanta’s own band These Crowded Streets brings the songs, energy and vibe of Dave Matthews Band.

When: Saturday, Aug. 3, 9 p.m.-noon Where: Rosati’s, 415 Peachtree Pkwy #200, Cumming Cost: $10 More info and tickets: myrosatis.com

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

What: Enjoy a free familyfriendly event with a rockclimbing wall, face painting, tons of games, many local vendors, and prizes with first responders and K-9s.

When: Tuesday, Aug. 6, 6-9 p.m.

Where: Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

SUMMER MEET AND GREET

What: The Dunwoody Newcomers Club is sponsoring a Meet and Greet for current and prospective members. The club is a social organization open to women residing in the Dunwoody area fewer than three years.

When: Wednesday, Aug. 14, 10:30 a.m.

Where: Dunwoody Library, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody More info: dunwoodynewcomers.com

COMEDY ON THE CLAY

What: Comedy on the Clay features comedians Cyrus Steele, Mandal and Andrew Stanley for a night of family-friendly comedy in Downtown Duluth.

When: Friday, Aug. 16, 8-9:30 p.m.

Where: Red Clay Music Foundry, 3116 Main St., Duluth Cost: $20 More info and tickets: etix.com

CALENDAR STONE MOUNTAIN CHORUS GUEST NIGHT

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What: To celebrate the arrival of the new director Ben McDaniel, the chorus will open up rehearsal to welcome prospective singers for a special guest night.

When: Tuesday, Aug. 20, 7-9 p.m.

Where: Peachtree Corners Baptist Church, 4480 Peachtree Corners Circle, Peachtree Corners More info: stonemountainchorus.org What: Scout Expo is a one-day event organized by the Northern Ridge District to bring together scouts and youth and show them the fun of scouting. For ages 5-10.

When: Saturday, Aug. 24, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Johns Creek United Methodist Church Sports Field, 11180 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek Cost: $5 More info: atlantabsa.org/nr

SOUTHERN SUMMER

When: The theme of this art show is “Southern Summer” and will showcase a wide range of artists and media.

When: July 1-Sept. 27 Where: Alpharetta Arts Center, 238 Canton St., Alpharetta More info: artsalpharetta.org

‘MAMA MIA!’

What: The story-telling magic of ABBA’s songs propels this tale of love, laughter and friendship, creating a show following a young woman’s search for her birth father.

When: Sept. 5-29, times vary Where: Tams School Street Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming Cost: Tickets start at $27 More info and tickets: schoolstreetplayhouse.com

EVENTS: STORY TIME IN THE GARDEN

What: Listen to a reading of “Tops & Bottoms” then join on a tour of the greenhouse complex, fruit and vegetable beds, and shade garden. Ages 3 and up.

When: Friday, Aug. 2, 10-11 a.m.

Where: Brook Run Park, 4770 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody Info: discoverdunwoody.com

What: Learn all about the life cycle of a butterfly with “A Butterfly Tale” in the meadow. See live specimens of eggs, caterpillars and chrysalises. Enjoy a puppet show and more. No dogs.

When: Saturday, Aug. 3 Where: Dunwoody Nature Center, 5343 Roberts Drive, Dunwoody More info: dunwoodynature.org

What: Learn practical tips and strategies that every outdoor traveler should know. The class will cover the 10 essentials and their practical applications.

When: Saturday, Aug. 3, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where Sawnee Mountain Preserve, 2500 Bettis-Tribble Gap Road, Cumming More info: rei.com

SUMMER ADVENTURE DAYS

What: Celebrate the end of summer with exploration, games, story time, wildlife encounters and science education. Attendees can also canoe on Kingfisher pond.

When: Sunday, Aug. 4, noon-4 p.m.

Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell Cost: free for members, $10 for non-members More info and tickets: chattnaturecenter.org

CAFFEINE & OCTANE CAR SHOW

What: Caffeine & Octane is a nationally recognized all makes, all models, monthly car show. See a new mix of cars every month and this family-friendly event.

When: Sunday, Aug. 4, 8-11 a.m.

Where: Perimeter Mall, 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody Info: caffeineandoctane.com

UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN

What: Barrington Hall hosts cooking classes based on classic European and American cuisine.

Complimentary wine is served with dinner, and a free mini tour of Barrington Hall is included.

When: Tuesday, Aug. 6, 6:309:30 p.m.

Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $65 More info and registration: roswellgov.com or 770-640-3855

RACE RELATIONS DIALOGUE

What: The forum helps generate constructive analysis of issues, develop positive positions and implement programs that would result in more inclusive and peace-loving neighborhoods.

When: Thursday, Aug. 8, 7 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: 770-545-9675

HEALTH AND FITNESS: FREE FITNESS IN THE PARK: YOGA

What: Join for a free group exercise class with Fitness in the Park. All classes are weather-permitting and open to the public.

When: Saturday, Aug. 3, 9-10 a.m.

Where: Roswell Town Square, 610 Atlanta St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

DUNWOODY COMMUNITY CYCLE

What: Enjoy a 4.5-mile loop around Dunwoody (mostly right turns) with friends and neighbors. All ages and abilities welcome. Helmets required.

When: Sunday, Aug. 4, 2:45 p.m.

Where: Village Burger, 1426 Dunwoody Village Parkway, Dunwoody Info: bikewalkdunwoody.org

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

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

FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS: ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET

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

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

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

DUNWOODY FARMERS MARKET

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

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

DUNWOODY FOOD TRUCK THURSDAYS

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

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

JAEMOR FARMS POP-UP FARM MARKET

What: Find homegrown produce and best-selling flavors of the season at this pop-up farmer’s market.

When: Fridays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., through September Where: Kaiser Permanente Forsyth Medical Office, 1400 Northside Forsyth Drive #350, Cumming More info: 770-869-3999

MOUNTAIN PARK FARMERS MARKET

What: Features small businesses, locally-grown foods and hand-made items.

When: Tuesdays, 5-7 p.m.

Where: 118 Lakeshore Drive, Mountain Park More info: facebook.com/MountainParkFarmersMarket

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: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.noon, through Oct. 26 Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellfam.com

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ALPHARETTA GRIEFSHARE

RIVERSIDE SOUNDS CONCERT SERIES

What: GriefShare is a weekly support group for people grieving the death of someone close.

Limited to 20 people.

When: Mondays, 6:45-8:30 p.m., through Aug. 26 Where: Alpharetta First United Methodist Church, 69 North Main St., Alpharetta Cost: $20 for materials More info and registration: afumc.org/griefshare

DUNWOODY GREIFSHARE

What: This month’s free concert will feature Folk Rock band Family & Friends. Food trucks will be on location for spectators to enjoy dinner while watching live music.

When: Saturday, Aug. 3, 7 – 9 p.m., first Saturday of each month through October.

Where: Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

What: GriefShare is designed to help bring healing to those grieving the death of a loved one. The group is designed to offer comfort and encouragement.

When: 14-week cycle begins Tuesday, Aug. 13, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Dunwoody Baptist Church, 1445 Mt. Vernon Road, Dunwoody Cost: $20 for materials More info and registration: 770458-4311

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MEN’S MINISTRY: FRIDAY MORNINGS

What: The show is thought to be the funniest of Simon’s biography plays and is inspired by the playwright’s youthful experience as a staff writer on Sid Caesar’s “Your Show of Shows.”

When: Thursdays-Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2:30 p.m., through Aug. 4 Where: Stage Door Players, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody Cost: $33 for adults, $30 for seniors, $22 for students, $15 for children under 12 More info and tickets: stagedoorplayers.net

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

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SOUTH PACIFIC

What: Love transcends the harsh realities of war and cultural conflict in this sweeping Pulitzer Prize-winning tale centered around two unlikely love stories. This Rodgers & Hammerstein classic is set in a tropical island paradise during World War II. When: July 11-Aug. 4, times vary Where: Tam’s School Street Playhouse, 101 School St. Cumming Cost: Tickets start at $30 for adults More info: schoolstreetplayhouse.com

What: Part of the free summer concert series. Blankets and lawn chairs are welcome on the terraced lawn. Food and drinks are available and may be brought in.

When: Saturday, Aug. 3, 7 p.m.

Where: Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

STUDENTS & FACULTY JURIED EXHIBITION

‘LAUGHTER ON THE 23RD FLOOR’

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 Info and maps: roswellartsfund.org

SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: DEBRA K. YAUN

What: Debra K. Yaun will be exhibiting her scratchboard art.

All artwork is from the artist’s own photos from her travels to U.S. nature centers, parks, zoos and Costa Rica as well as on her own property in Georgia.

When: August and September 2019 Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: debrayaun.com

What: Spruill Gallery presents its Student and Faculty Juried Exhibition.

When: Through Aug. 24 Where: Spruill Gallery, 4681 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta More info: spruillarts.org

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What: Free, live music each week.

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

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What: The Friends of the Alpharetta Library have a monthly book sale. All proceeds benefit the Alpharetta Library.

When: Saturday, Aug. 3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

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What: Milton Library is holding a book drive for the charity Books for Africa. Books with “death” or “kill” in the title will not be accepted.

When: Saturday, Aug. 10, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

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What: Hear published poets do readings and workshops for those who love poetry and want to improve their skills.

When: Saturday, Aug. 3, 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

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

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What: Attend this interactive workshop and learn the basics of crafting organic conflict specifically for your epic series.

When: Tuesday, Aug. 6, 6:30-9 p.m.

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What: Come meet local artists, enjoy workshops, participate in panels, compete in a cosplay contest and more in Alpharetta’s first all-day cosplay convention.

When: Thursday, Aug. 8, 1-7 p.m.

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

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Part 3: Final preparations, learning handyman skills and a ritualistic ceremony known as ‘baby shower’ It’s time to dive further into the journey that is becoming a dad with me, your mentor through this exciting and nervewracking process. If you missed my first two installments, we have covered the JOE PARKER subjects of finding Reporter joe@appenmediagroup.com out you are going to be a father and how you can support your pregnant partner.

Today, we will cover the final weeks ahead of baby’s arrival.

And before you think I’m just some quack who has limited fatherhood experience, know that I now am a seasoned veteran dad of exactly five weeks. So, just like those parents you meet who give you loads of unsolicited advice that they swear is absolutely the only way to raise a child, know that everything I say is absolutely correct and your experience will in no way differ from mine.

At this point in the journey, you

will live your final weeks in a baby-less household, but this is a critical stage where you will gain experience that must last you throughout you career as a father.

Growing up, I always wondered how dads seemed to have some innate ability to be handy with tools. I can now tell you it is a direct result of having to construct enough items to fully furnish the Biltmore Estate ahead of baby’s arrival.

Every piece of furniture, from dressers to cribs to bookshelves, chairs and gliders, will need to be constructed by you.

And when I say “build,” I don’t necessarily mean going into your garage and trying to construct a dresser using lumber from a tree you chopped down yourself. No, that would be too easy. What you need to do instead is order truckload of cheap, put-it-together-yourself furniture that, under no circumstances, can be put together.

Somewhere within the final months of your partner’s pregnancy, there will likely be the ritualistic ceremony of a

baby shower. During this strange event, women will make sacrificial offerings to appease the mighty pregnant one, and fondly recall their time upon the expectant mother throne.

These liturgies to the mom-to-be used to be estrogen exclusive, but many fathers are now expected to join in the observance.

As a modern man, you may choose, or more likely, told, to be alongside your partner as the non-pregnant peons attempt to please her. The idea of being a male at such an event might leave you uneasy, but really, you will be extremely thankful for the generosity of those in attendance. However, you will grow tired of acting as if you just hit the winning lottery numbers as your partner shows off some nursing pads she received as if they were a prize heirloom.

And saying there are a lot of gifts to open doesn’t really do it justice.

You know the old C.W. McCall song “Convoy,” in which the singer says the group of screamin’ trucks had reached 1,000 strong? Well, they were likely

filled to the brim and headed to a baby shower.

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Your partner will likely fret for weeks over what this bag should contain, but it is extremely important to have it packed and ready to go so that you can forget it at home when she goes into labor.

If you happen to remember the bag, be sure it contains plenty of sedatives. You will need to ingest many of them, because on the next installment we will cover the birthing process and how to distinguish a newborn from an alien life form.

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Their enthusiasm knows no bounds!

We talk about fish, and they’re all ears.

They’re fascinated by the gear, and they’re quick to learn basic STEVE HUDSON spin casting. Then Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net we go down to the water, and they learn to put bread or worms or maybe a bit of hotdog on a hook. Soon they’re casting so it lands in the water instead of in the grass. And it’s not long until they catch a few fish.

And then, pretty soon, somebody will ask The Question.

“Mr. Steve,” somebody will say, “This is fun! But can we try fishing with one of those flies like you do?”

Ahh! It’s no secret that fly fishing is a passion of mine. Even though the kids’ classes focus on spin fishing, I always take a moment to show the kids a few flies – usually brightly colored foam spiders or fuzzy-looking Woolly Worms.

It’s my version of priming the pump. We talk about fly fishing, and all the kids’ curiosity starts to stir.

That’s when The Question usually comes up.

“Yeah, Mr. Steve, can we try one of those flies?”

Alas, teaching kids to fly fish with a fly rod takes more time than we usually have. But there’s a great compromise, a perfect piece of middle ground where even a first-timer gets a taste of fishing with a fly without having to learn the nuances of fly casting.

Enter the noble “casting bubble,” a neat little creation that provides the weight you need to cast very light-weight lures (like flies) on a regular spinning rod.

Aha! A casting bubble is essentially just a plastic float. It’s been designed so you can add water to make it heavier and easier to cast. It’s also big and easy to see. That turns it into what fly fishers call a “strike indicator,” a visual aid that helps to cue you in to when a fish takes the fly.

Aha! The stage is set for fishing with flies without a fly rod!

To set up a casting bubble rig, first slip the casting bubble over your line and secure it at the desired point. Different models are attached in different ways, so check the instructions if you’re unsure. Then tie your chosen fly to the end of the line so it’s two to three feet below the bubble. If you go much longer, you up the odds of tangles later family owned & operated since 1928 on.

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It becomes a waiting game…can you stand to let it sit still long enough for the fish to decide to hit? Kids (and adults too) seem to love the challenge, and when a fish hits, you actually get to see it happen. Talk about fun!

In a creek (say, a trout stream) try a sinking fly like a beadhead nymph.

Flip the casting bubble rig upstream and let it drift down through the run.

Watch the bubble for signs that a fish has taken the fly, then set the hook and hold on.

Subsurface flies work in ponds too.

After making the cast, give the casting bubble (and thus the fly) some motion with short tugs of about six inches, pausing between tugs. The hardest part is being patient enough to pause…but as you’ll soon discover, that’s usually when the fish hits.

Especially with kids who don’t yet fish with an actual fly rod, the casting bubble approach provides a great way to introduce the concept of fishing with flies. Give it a try, with a kid or on your own. It’s a great way to add a new dimension to your summertime fishing, and I think you’ll have a lot of fun!

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Marguerite Ade, 88, of Alpharetta, passed away July 11, 2019. Arrangements

by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Salvatore Michael Aligheri, 94, of Cumming, passed away July 21, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.

Jane Anthony, 88, of Cumming, passed away July 20, 2019.

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spiders with rubber legs, and subsurface flies like a bedhead Woolly Worm or traditional subsurface trout flies known as nymphs.

The rest is easy. With a floating fly like a foam spider, make the cast and let it sit there. These are great in ponds.

The subtle motion of the spider’s rubber

Evelyn Loughran Blount, 94, of Johns Creek passed away July 24, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.

James David Busby, 63, of Alpharetta, passed away July 21, 2019. Arrangements

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Mary Ellen Flachbarth, 82, of Cumming, passed away July 12, 2019. Arrangements

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Kathleen Lane, 90, of Alpharetta, passed away July 15, 2019.

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John Allen Ledford, 73, of Alpharetta, passed away July 13, 2019.

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Evdokia Mantcheva, passed away July 21, 2019.

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Stephen Foster, passed away July 19, 2019.

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Richard Eugene Martin, Sr.,72, of Alpharetta, passed away July 18, 2019. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Stephen J. Grizzard, passed away July 22, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.

Denise King McBrayer, 63, of Cumming passed away July 17, 2019.

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Vernon Elizabeth Jones, 86, of Cumming, passed away July 23, 2019.

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Charles A. O’Brien, 92, of Johns Creek, passed away July 17, 2019. Arrangements

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Judith Oxford, 66, of Roswell, passed away July 13, 2019. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

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Fred Tanner, 86, of Cumming, passed away July 20, 2019. Arrangements

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