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5 arrested after Ga. 400 chase, manhunt ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police arrested five suspects Aug. 9 after they led officers on a multi-county chase. The pursuit of the suspects’ two vehicles started in the Forsyth County/Cherokee County line after midnight and ended in Alpharetta that morning when the vehicles crashed on Ga. 400.

Three suspects were arrested after the crash, said Alpharetta police spokesman Sgt. Howard Miller. Two attempted to flee

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Two men suspected in theft of clothing CUMMING, Ga. — Employees at Belk department store in Lakeland Plaza reported a shoplifting incident Aug. 3. A loss prevention officer notified deputies that two unidentified men entered the store and began to place multiple polo shirts into a Dillard’s shopping bag that was concealed upon entry. Both men left the store and drove away in a black or gray Dodge Journey. An estimated 15 shirts were stolen with a total value of $1,112. A DVD of the surveillance footage was provided for authorities and placed into evidence.

Owner reports theft during vehicle repair ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A woman reported a theft from her vehicle July 30 while it was being serviced at a dealership on McFarland Parkway.

The owner said as she was driving to a jewelry store to have a necklace

into the wooded area near the highway but were caught later.

The chase began that morning when Forsyth County deputies alerted the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office about several car burglaries in the area. Soon after, Cherokee County deputies spotted the suspects’ two vehicles and started the pursuit.

Traffic on Ga. 400 southbound was backed up for morning traffic because of the chase.

cleaned, her tire went flat. She had her vehicle towed to the dealership for repairs and left the necklace in the center console. When the vehicle was returned, she checked the console and opened the jewelry box to find that the necklace was missing. She notified the general manager who began to examine the surveillance footage.

Because four days had passed, the victim decided to file a report in case the suspect had pawned the necklace. The diamond necklace is valued at $2,500.

The theft is still under investigation and there are no suspects at this time.

Man suspects roommate in theft from lockbox CUMMING, Ga. — A man reported a theft from his personal safe at his residence on Valient Drive Aug. 2. The man said he suspected a male friend who had been paying rent to live at the home.

When the homeowner recently checked a lockbox safe kept under his bed, he found $4,000 in cash missing.

He also noticed a pair of Adidas shoes valued at $85 and a vape smoking device missing from his room. The key to the safe was kept in the bedroom. Only his friend had access to the safe, he said, and he was in the home during the time of the theft. There was no forced entry into the residence.

The homeowner’s friend has since left the residence and has not returned.

Police called the suspect’s number but did not receive a response.

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Fraudulent loan agency swindles Indiana woman CUMMING, Ga. — An Indiana woman reported a financial theft and forgery July 30 while attempting to apply for a loan from a fraudulent loan agency called “Starlight Loans” out of Miami, Florida. The agency instructed the woman to purchase Walmart gift cards. She purchased five cards for a total value of $2,000. She sent pictures of the cards and their information to someone claiming to be a representative of the agency.

Although the cards were purchased in Hammond, Indiana, the cards were all used at Walmart on Browns Ridge Road that same day. No suspect has been found.

Thief breaks window to steal laptop from car JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A woman contacted Police Aug. 1 around 10:15 p.m. after someone shattered the rear window of her Kia Sorento.

The car was parked at Stoney River on State Bridge Road. The victim said she parked the car around 7 p.m. She locked the car and put her company laptop behind the passenger seat.

When she returned to the car, the Dell laptop and a set of AirPods were missing.

Movers suspected of stealing liquor JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A family contacted police July 31 after several items went missing while they were in the process of moving from Roswell to Johns Creek.

The family said two bottles of Ciroc, several mini alcohol bottles, a silverplated dinnerware set, professional wine opener and several shot glasses, totaling $308 in value, were missing after their move on July 20 and 21.

The family said they suspected the movers, hired through the app Thumbtack, may have had something to do with the missing items. The company’s profile on the app had been deleted.

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County eases alcohol restrictions for mixed-use sites

By CONNER EVANS newsroom@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — At its Aug. 1 meeting the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners approved updates to its alcohol codes, a new tobacco-free parks policy and made preparations for the rollout of 5G technology.

In April, the board approved an ordinance to allow open containers of alcohol at certain commercial properties larger than 400,000 square feet of retail, restaurant and office space. This qualification only applies to The Collection at Forsyth shopping center currently. To-go cups containing alcohol are also allowed at Vickery Village and will be allowed at Halcyon Forsyth.

At the most recent meeting, the board amended existing codes to be in line with that change, relaxing rules on outdoor patio spaces serving alcohol and adding definitions for micro-distilleries.

The ordinance passed by a vote of 5-0.

The board also voted unanimously for an ordinance to make all Forsyth County parks tobacco and smoke-free.

Parks will no longer allow chewing tobacco, dip, vapes or other alternative nicotine products on the premises.

The Forsyth Parks and Recreation board earlier voted unanimously in favor of the measure and the Department of Public Health sent a letter to the Board of Commissioners expressing its support for the ordinance.

“It’s not just about someone breathing in what you’re blowing out,” Commissioner Todd Levent said. “It’s about the influence on the children as well.”

The board also made preparations for the coming implementation of 5G wireless technology. The state has already passed legislation allowing new small wireless facilities and antennae on public right of way. For example, antennae may be added to street lights and other poles by service providers.

At its Aug. 1 meeting the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners approved updates to its alcohol codes, a new tobaccofree parks policy and made preparations for the rollout of 5G technology.

The ordinance presented at the public hearing would allow the county to create agreements with providers like AT&T and Verizon Wireless, establishing fees and rates for the installation of new wireless facilities. The ordinance will require a meeting with the provider before it submits an application.

State law provides maximum fees

that counties and cities may charge for installation, and the ordinance mandates that applicants must pay the maximum fees. Applicants must pay $100 per antennae or wireless facility on an existing pole, $250 for a replacement pole and $1,000 per new pole with a small wireless facility.

The ordinance also requires an annual right of way occupancy rate that increases by 2.5 percent each year, with the rate starting in line with the above application fees.

“It’s not the hundreds and hundreds of poles that people are envisioning in their head,” Board Chair Laura Semanson said. “It is a fairly discreet technology. It is not something that blankets large areas, and they’re fairly small units.”

The state law goes into effect Oct. 1, and the county has already started conducting meetings with potential providers on their plans to implement the small wireless facilities.

Parks and Recreation presents updated plans for Eagle’s Beak Park

BY ADAM DARBY adam@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County Parks and Recreation publicly presented updated plans for Eagle’s Beak Park at their board meeting on Aug. 7 at the Fowler Park Recreation Center. Residents were invited to attend and provide input on the new design.

Originally an airfield for remote control airplanes, the Georgia Model Aviators’ contract was terminated because of legal agreements, and area became a greenspace site with no original plan.

The park held a ribbon cutting in 2017 featuring a canoe/kayak launch on the Etowah River, nature trails, restroom, and parking spaces.

Since then, Parks and Recreation Director Jim Pryor has moved forward to develop a design for the 226-acre property. A contractor was hired to design a new development plan for the greenspace section for resident use within the community. According to Pryor, the area is considered a floodplain. The plan includes facilities that are considered passive recreation and permitted for use in a floodplain area.

The Eagle’s Beak site has several historic elements.

One is that it borders the Etowah River, an area along the Trail of Tears, the path Native Americans took as they were forced westward in the mid-1800s.

The new park design includes a 1.3 mile

greenspace property along a beautiful natural resource…Development of the park and providing some attractions will definitely enhance the site and allow citizens to enjoy the natural resources the park as to offer,” Pryor said.

Eagle’s Beak Park is located on 8420 Old Federal Road in Ball Ground. For more information, visit parks.forsythco. com/ or call 770-781-2215.

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Forsyth County Parks and Recreation publicly presented updated plans for Eagle’s Beak Park at their board meeting on Aug. 7 at the Fowler Park Recreation Center. walking trail with a section along the river.

“In the section along the river, we plan on having historic placards that document the history of the Trail of Tears,” Pryor said. “The site design also features a large playground area and 12 acres of maintained greenspace that can be used for unorganized play or large special events.”

The total cost of the project is

estimated at roughly $2.5 million.

The site plan will be presented to the County Commission on Aug. 20 for final approval. Once approved, the department will apply for a Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program grant to fund the project. Although there are still elements of the project that “need work,” Pryor foresees a successful new development.

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County officials vote to oppose Cumming annexation

BY PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — County officials put a final stamp on their opposition to plans by the City of Cumming to annex some 151 acres of property on the eastern edge of town.

The city last month doubled a previous proposal to annex 70 acres extending east from the city limits to Market Place Boulevard. The newest proposal

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encompasses about another 80 acres east across Market Place. Right now, all the parcels in the request are vacant.

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

Cumming had shared plans with the county for a mixed-use development to the west of Market Place, with retail, office and residential elements. That proposal would increase the density by nearly half what is currently allowed under the county’s comprehensive land use plan.

Speaking at a County Commission work session Aug. 6, County Attorney Ken Jarrard said the city’s desire to allow mixed-use would be appropriate within the area provided the proposal meets the county’s master plan development requirements.

The county now allows a maximum of 6 units per acre in mixed-use. The city’s paperwork suggests allowing 8.9 units per acre on those parcels west of Market Place.

“It is a fairly significant density swing to bring this into city limits, should that occur,” Jarrard said.

“That’s why they’re wanting to go into the city,” Commissioner Cindy Jones

Mills remarked.

Cumming has notified the county it intends to change the zoning in the parcels from their current status — primarily central business district with light industrial — to planned unit development and highway business district.

Jarrard said highway business district zoning is not a suitable use for the area either, based on the county’s land use plan.

State law does provide the county with the right to oppose an annexation based on a proposed change in zoning or land use, proposed increase in density, and infrastructure demands related to the zoning change.

A valid objection would have to show a substantial change in the intensity of the allowable use due to the zoning change, Jarrard said.

Commission Chairwoman Laura Semanson asked whether the high density could prompt the school district to get involved in the issue, possibly joining the county in opposition to the annexation.

Jarrard responded that traditionally, school districts remain fairly “agnostic” on matters of annexation, however if an annexation creates a significant burden,

a school system’s opposition would carry some weight.

“It should be a real concern of our citizens here that the impact that’s going to have on the district’s schools, especially considering all of the other highdensity housing units that are being proposed within the city limits and that area,” Semanson said. “We’re going to hit critical mass.”

Commissioner Molly Cooper said that the higher density will create greater draws on county services, like libraries and fire protection, yet the county will not collect a penny in impact fees from the developments.

“So it’s increasing demand, but it’s decreasing the funding for the demand,” she said. “This is not anything against any of the citizens of the city at all. This is what seems to be just a different way of looking at developers and development. The city seems to feel as though those fees do not have to be paid by the developers. They don’t seem to feel there’s a responsibility.”

An arbitration committee, empaneled through the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, may become the final arbiter in the matter if the two governments cannot resolve differences.

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CrossFit Dynamo benefits cancer research with 24 in 24 event

BY ADAM DARBY adam@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — CrossFit Dynamo is preparing to kick off its third annual 24 in 24 fundraising event Aug. 23 to benefit the Rally Foundation for childhood cancer research. This year will include more workout equipment and a new speaker system to increase motivation. CrossFit Dynamo raised $82,000 last year, and has upped its goal to $100,000 this year.

Participants will be asked to perform 24 workouts in 24 hours with all proceeds and donations going to the foundation. CrossFit Dynamo’s affiliate owner and Head Transformation Coach John Manser came up with the idea for the event based on a charity event with which he was previously involved.

“I had been a part of a cycling event called the 24 Hours of Booty, which was a 24-hour cycling event held at Stone Mountain and then, later, at Sandy Springs for four to five years,” he said.

“Unfortunately, the event had to withdraw from Atlanta, so I came up with the 24 in 24 to fill the void.

The owners of Dutch Monkey Doughnuts put Manser in touch with the Rally Foundation for Children’s Cancer Research.

“We hit it off and here we are in our 3rd year, having raised nearly $125,000 thus far,” he said.

Founded in 2005, the Rally Foundation started when founder and CEO Dean Crowe spoke with a 17 year-old boy fighting a brain tumor for the second time in two years. When Crowe offered to help the boy, he simply requested for Crowe to find a way to raise money for cancer research. Since its inception, the Rally Foundation has raised over $16.7 million in childhood cancer research

grants from around the world.

Donators have a say in how their funds are granted and are ensured that 93 cents for every dollar donated goes directly to the cause. For every $50,000 raised, a grant is directed by the benefactor to a promising research. For this reason, Manser selected the Rally Foundation as the center for their charity work.

“I was looking for a local charity that ran lean, with most of the money raised going to benefit the actual cause… Some of the Rally Kids have come to the event and shared in the experience, which is meaningful to all the participants,” said Manser. “This year, we as a group, directed a grant to Dr. Oh, of Emory University, for his work on DIPG, a brain cancer that works entirely too effectively… Knowing exactly where the money is going and getting to know the people involved in finding cures is a huge differentiator for our participants.”

Teams of four people or more can reserve their spot at $60 per team member and raise at least $200 to be a part of the event. Prizes will be awarded to teams and individuals for their exercising and fundraising accomplishments.

The event kicks off Friday, Aug. 23 at 7 p.m. for 24 hours until the same time on Aug. 24 at CrossFit Dynamo on 6020 Parkway North Drive.

“If each and every one of us can abundantly help by sharing the gifts given to them to those in need, the world as a whole becomes a better place. As an owner of a great space, I am compelled to use it for good in our community,” said Manser.

For more information, visit the event’s Facebook page or call 678-6428046. To make a tax deductible donation, visit fundraise.rallyfoundation. org/24in24Warrior.

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I hate running; I love having run.

By CONNER EVANS newsroom@appenmediagroup.com I started running again recently, and running is probably the task where time off hurts you the most. Running after just a month or so off hurts my pride, my thighs, my confidence, my calves, my brain, my chest and my relationship with neighbors who don’t wave back at me.

It takes a lot for me to get myself ready to run, as I’m sure most can relate to.

I wake up, maybe throw some water in my bedhead, stretch for far too long, and get the right shirt, pants, shoes, headphones and finally hit play on the right podcast. I am more obsessed with music than really anything else in my life, but when I run, I need someone to just talk in my ear about anything that is not running.

Bassy hip hop, loud punk, soothing folk rock, none of it distracts me enough from the task at hand.

I need something where I find the conversation engaging, or can ask myself if I agree with the host’s takes, and invariably it’s a podcast about NBA basketball or movies or the author John

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Green. Everyone has their thing.

Essentially, I need my mind to be somewhere other than just counting mailboxes while every inch of me hurts and wants to call it quits early.

There are a lot of things about running that I do enjoy.

I like getting myself up early (the only possible time to run in this state is before 9 a.m.). I like getting outside a little, because my job and hobbies mostly put in me in a seat with air conditioning running. I also like the idea that I, a short, stocky kid with bad knees, am a runner.

Or at least that I am someone who runs. I am someone who runs without much of a reason anymore. I no longer have to get in shape for high school lacrosse practices or pass a presidential fitness test.

I do like the idea that I can maybe look slightly better and more fit if I continue this long enough. But mostly I like getting up and trying to get a little farther than I did the previous day, and even if I do little other activity for the rest of the afternoon, I can at least feel pride in the fact that I have moved my feet across a

long stretch of asphalt with the sun on my back, up and down hills, around the cruel circle of my neighborhood’s main drag and got home sweaty and tired.

I don’t believe in what lunatic long distance people refer to as “runner’s high.” I don’t think I will ever do this seriously enough to achieve that, and I mostly just feel like I’m going to die when I get done running a couple miles, but I do believe in feeling better after I have run, simply because I have run.

Also, I don’t always get farther than I did the previous day. I remind myself that growth is not always linear. Sometimes (okay, often times) I have to walk for a stretch when I get to the worst hill in the subdivision.

That feeling is not great. Walking is not the goal of running. But it can be part of progress.

One of my English professors once said that they hate writing, but they love having written. I hate running. I love having run.

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Brick-and-mortar travel company provides edge over online

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — In an age where more and more services move online for convenience, Aladdin Travel Services co-owner and CFO Richard Gerber says customers can find more offers and security in person.

Both woman- and veteran-owned, Alpharetta-based Aladdin Travel Services has been serving the Atlanta area since 1987 when it was started by co-owner and President Valerie Gerber. It provides a variety of travel services, including air travel, cruises, wellness and relaxation trips, safaris and more.

They haven’t slowed down since the start. Richard estimates the company processes about 180,000 bookings each year for individuals and corporate clients, including film agencies.

The success is partially because of the advantages a brick-and-mortar travel company has over online versions, he said.

One of the biggest issues the company has seen is misrepresentation online.

“They try to be ethical, I think, and they try to do things with integrity,” Richard said. “But there are occasions where people run into problems, and there’s no recourse… Online, once you send, you send, and you’re finished. If you run into any problems, you’re out of luck.”

Leisure and film agent Kelli Hardy said she has seen many cases where someone books a trip, but when they get to the hotel, the room’s flooded, or there’s cockroaches everywhere, or the property is not at the waterfront as advertised. And there’s often no options

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From left are Aladdin Travel Services employees Renata Pavan, Linda Frazier, President Valerie Gerber and CFO Richard Gerber, and employees Kelli Hardy and Hedva Wiener. in such situations for online bookings, she said.

Aladdin Travel Services, however, can provide help in such cases.

“There’s always going to be problems with travel, but we can minimize that and intercede on your behalf,” Richard said. “We can act as an intermediary and take care of things if you have a problem, because we know the people at the properties, the vendors involved.”

Security, likewise, is a big part of

their business, especially for their corporate clients, and it can’t be found with online companies, Richard said.

“We can ensure that wherever you go, we are aware of any precautions that need to take place, and we can advise you on that,” Richard said. “If there is any issue that takes place, we can extract you and get you to a safe place.”

A brick-and-mortar travel company can also help people save money, Richard added.

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“We have buying power to leverage deals you can’t find online,” Richard said.

Similarly, the company employs travel agents specialized in different areas who are familiar with various companies and can plan entire trips.

“They take you on a more intimate experience,” Richard said. “Whatever you want to do, it can be customized for you.”

Customized trips, for example, can include cooking classes in a rustic setting that help immerse travelers in that country’s culture. Some of the company’s more popular trips and tours are off the beaten path, in places like Iceland, Ireland and Croatia. Yoga retreats to areas like Southeast Asia have also taken off in the past few years.

“There’s so many places in the world,” Richard said. “The hardest part is deciding where you want to go and what you want to do.”

With every booking, Richard and his team provides several travel documents along with information like packing checklists, the destination’s currency and voltage, and sites to see.

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I stumbled upon a website called The Culture Trip. It’s kind of a travel site with an Anthony Bourdainish tint to it. You type in a city and it Geoff smith tells you what is cool Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com there. The article I was reading was titled “The Coolest Neighborhoods in Atlanta.”

Brenda and I lived in Atlanta 20 years ago in a neighborhood called Candler Park. There was not a lot to do in Atlanta back then, other than the big attractions.

You had a small handful of restaurants on Crescent Avenue in Midtown, the Virginia Highlands and the eclectic Little Five Points. Our very small duplex was within walking distance to Little Five Points, and we would go there for music, dinner or a coffee. In terms of defined entertainment districts back then, Little Five Points was the coolest thing we had.

With roots going back to being the local headquarters for the Hippie hang-out, it carried that creative and fun vibe through the years. We still never knew exactly what we were going to run into in the way of street entertainment back then.

It was right around that time though that people started flooding back into Atlanta and energizing neighborhoods that had before been considered run-down.

The Old Fourth Ward was a neighborhood that you only ended up in after you took a wrong turn somewhere. And now it has Ponce City Market, the Beltline running through it and was considered the second coolest spot in Atlanta in the article. East Atlanta was trying to become something and at the time seemed to be centered around a dive-bar that always had really, really strange movies playing in an upstairs loft area. According to the article, it was on the top of the cool list.

After a couple years there, we decided to get married and set up camp back in

Every small business has vendors and suppliers they work with to provide them with products and services. Negotiating terms is a critical component to ensure they are dick jones getting the best Founder & President Jones Simply Sales payment terms for what they are buying. How are you negotiating terms with your vendors and suppliers?

Negotiating the right deal with your suppliers doesn’t mean getting what you want at the cheapest possible price.

There are many other criteria beyond price that should be considered when negotiating terms with your suppliers.

Increasing the number of days you have to pay for the product or service you bought could have a big impact on improving your working capital. For example, if you currently have 30-day terms and can extend this time to 45 or 60 days, you’ll have more time to pay the bill and create a positive impact to your cash flow.

Getting a discount on your purchases is also a point of negotiation for supplier terms. Suppliers will typically offer a percentage discount, like taking a 1% discount off your invoice, if you pay them quicker. This could help you reduce your costs of goods sold, which translates to more profit for your business.

Renegotiating your supplier terms, especially with those that you are doing more business with, may help you on both payment timing and discounts.

Creating a win/win scenario where your supplier is getting paid quicker and you are getting a bigger discount is one example of how this might work.

Negotiating terms with your suppliers should be an ongoing process in any small business as there is a direct correlation to improving working capital, cash flow and profits.

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Canton Street in Roswell my hometown of Roswell. Our intown friends feigned excitement for us. But every time we tried to get back together, we were usually the ones making the trek, back into Atlanta. Canton Street hadn’t taken off yet and when friends did come up, we entertained in our home.

Since then though, Roswell, like many suburban cities, has grown to develop several different areas that have what Gertrude Stein called a there, there.

Canton Street is, well, Canton Street.

The neighborhoods are developing their own character. If you’re lucky enough to be invited to hang out in the Brookfield County Club Clubhouse on a Saturday during college football season, bring the children, you are in for a real treat.

There is a real vibe swelling just east of Ga. 400. Martin’s Landing, where I grew up, sprawls along the Chattahoochee River. There are protected woods with trails, a lake, all three pools are popping during the summer, and there is going to be an all-day music festival this October. Big Creek Park is a mile away and is one of the most visited mountain biking destinations in the area, and an awesome farm-to-table restaurant and brewery called From the Earth Brewing Company hosts quality live music, serves great food and beer. It has helped turn the Connexion shopping center into a sort of town center for the immediate area. From the Earth boasts beers named after songs by Widespread

Panic, the Grateful Dead and the Allman Brothers, to name a few, and has inspired the Roswell Food & Beverage Festival this coming October 27.

Stories like this are happening all over the metro area. A lot of communities that were developed back in a time when our planning and development policies were nowhere near as sophisticated as they are today. They weren’t looking hard to create a “sense of place.”

It was more like a refugee camp of whitecollar workers moving by the thousands to Atlanta, and they were just trying to figure out where to put them all.

Residents today want more. They want a town center. They are developing their own style and sense of place. To my intown friends, many of whom are still in Atlanta, while you and The Culture Trip may not see beyond the 12-laned I-285, we’ve got cool out here now. Feel free to make the trip.

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

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ALPHARETTA MAYOR’S CORPORATE CHALLENGE 5K AND BLOCK PARTY

The annual Mayor’s Corporate Challenge will begin and end across from City Hall in downtown Alpharetta. Food trucks and live music begin at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22, followed by a free kids’ run at 6:30 p.m. and the 5K run at 7 p.m.

Awards will be given at 8 p.m. $30 registration. Funds will go to local and international charities supported by Alpharetta Rotary.

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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

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STONE MOUNTAIN CHORUS GUEST NIGHT

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 Info: stonemountainchorus.org

SCOUT EXPO

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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

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What: Bring your resume and be ready to meet businesses face to face. Multiple job opportunities including full-time and part-time positions. Staffing companies will also be onsite.

When: Friday, Aug. 16, 10 a.m.noon Where: The Place of Forsyth County, 2550 The Place Circle, Cumming More info: theplaceofforsyth.org

AN AFTERNOON OF DISCOVERY, ‘CAMP OGLETHORPE’ PEACE AND PURPOSE What: Rachel Macy Stafford, New York Times best-selling author, will share an awareness strategy on keeping yourself from drifting from your best life. Proceeds benefit All About Cats Rescue.

When: Sunday, Aug. 25, 2-5 p.m.

Where: Mt. Pisgah High School Cafeteria, 9875 Nesbit Ferry Road, Johns Creek Cost: $20 or $35 with a copy of “Only Love Today.” Book signing afterward.

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What: Barrington Hall hosts lectures on the Civil War and other areas of interest to local residents. This week’s lecture will be on “Camp Oglethorpe: Macon’s Unknown Civil War Prisoner of War Camp, 1862-1864” by Stephen Hoy. When: Wednesday, Aug. 21, 7-9 p.m.

Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $5 suggested donation More info: roswellgov.com

BULLOCH HALL: BEHIND THE ROPES TOUR

What: Enjoy a peek behind the ropes at Bulloch Hall while learning facts about the house, grounds and family. Learn about the construction of the house in 1839 and view architectural details unique to the period.

When: Thursday, Aug. 22, 2 p.m.

Where: Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell Cost: Admission is $10. Free for members.

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HEALTH AND FITNESS: INTRO TO MOUNTAIN BIKING CLASS

What: Practice various riding techniques including body and pedal position shifting and learn about communication skills and mountain biking trail etiquette. Mountain bikes will be provided if needed.

When: Saturday, Aug. 17, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

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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. 17, 9-10 a.m.

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

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: 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

STUDENTS & FACULTY JURIED EXHIBITION

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

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

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LIBRARY EVENTS: LEARN TO PLAY MAH JONG

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What: Accompanying the Museum of History and Holocaust Education’s traveling exhibit, Andrea Miskewicz will cover a broad overview of the Holocaust (1933-1945), as well as stories of children who were victims and survivors of the Nazi regime.

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Smiles and service: members of American Commerce Bank’s Johns Creek staff are teaming with Rotary to promote financial literacy. Pictured are Soraya Kenney, branch manager, Gary Lochbaum, lender, Carlos Laverde, market president, Pat Thomas, customer service and Karen Chavarria, personal banker.

Local bank offers Financial Literacy seminars Local banks succeed as their communities succeed. American Commerce Bank is partnering with the Rotary Club of Alpharetta to provide financial literacy seminars for area residents. “Financial literacy can mean a lot of different things”, says Bob Koncerak, an EVP at the bank who will be leading the presentations. “For these sessions, it means learning the basics of credit, banking, budgeting and saving. These are ‘fundamentals’ sessions that cover topics people pretty much have to know in order to manage a stable life”. Koncerak has presented financial seminars to a variety of audiences over his 30-year career in finance and banking. “I used to feel that topics like these were best suited to high school and college-aged people, but not anymore! With the astonishing number of choices we have now to send money, pay bills and access credit, it’s worth everyone’s time to understand personal finance and make good financial decisions. I’ve received great feedback from adults and seniors over the years with these programs as well as from younger participants”.

The program will take place in two one-hour sessions with a 10-minute break. Topics include credit scores, bank accounts, basic budgeting, borrowing and savings among others. The semi-

nars have been sponsored by Southern Bank Equipment and the Rotary Club of Alpharetta as a fundraiser that Rotary is undertaking for a clean water service project in Tanzania later this year.

Presentations have been scheduled at the Isakson Family YMCA from 2-4PM on Sunday September 15th and at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church on Wednesday September 18th from 6:308:30PM. An earlier session will be held at the American Commerce Bank branch in Johns Creek from 6:30-8:30PM on Wednesday August 28th. There is no cost to attend and handouts will be provided. For more information, contact the Johns Creek branch of American Commerce Bank at 470-422-1200.

American Commerce Bank specializes in high-touch service for consumer and commercial banking customers.

The bank offers market-leading deposit rates as well as convenient on-line banking and treasury management services.

By structuring terms to the specific needs of business borrowers, ACB offers industry-leading solutions for customer success.

For more information about American Commerce Bank, stop by the branch located at 10690 Medlock Bridge Road, or visit www.AmericanCommerceBank. com.

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Duncan said Forsyth County has great schools, but many children around the state do not have the same opportunity for a good education.

He also spoke about economic development. Duncan said he wants to make Georgia the technology capital of the east coast.

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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.

The Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery experts at Emory Women's Center at Findley provide advanced diagnostic and therapeutic options for women with urinary inconti-

Are you looking for a Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery center near you?

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.

For Patient Appointments: 404-778-3401 Emory Johns Creek Hospital 6335 Hospital Pkwy, Physicians Building, 2nd Floor, Suite 210, Johns Creek, GA 30097

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.

• Be candid. Your provider wants to know everything you're experiencing.

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

Please make an appointment with one of our Female Pelvic Medicine and

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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.