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PINK OUT YOUR RIDE Motorcycle enthusiast “Mr. Booth” ties a breast cancer awareness ribbon on the handlebars of his Harley Davidson before heading out on Kari’s Journey Ride Sept, 29, in Cumming.

The ride, organized by local community groups, benefited Kari Clark who is battling a recurrence of triple negative breast cancer.

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By DENISE RAY denise@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The chief suspect in the disappearance and murder of Hannah Bender, whose body was found in a shallow grave in Forsyth County, has been arrested.

Austin Stryker was arrested on a murder warrant in Pittsburgh, Pa., after turning himself in to authorities Oct. 2.

Hannah Bender’s family was notified by authorities in Lumpkin County where she was last seen.

“I reached out to the family this morning around 6:30 a.m., the mother of Miss Bender, and made her aware that Stryker was in custody,” Lumpkin County Sheriff Stacy Jarrard said.

“Now, she’s on the path of preparing the funeral of her daughter.”

Bender, 21, was reported missing in mid-September by her mother.

“In my 31 years of law enforcement, we have had cases of this nature, but not necessarily where there were this

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many people involved,” Jarrard said. “At this point in time, I’d have to say, in my career, it would be the case that has the most people involved in it.”

Jarrard credited numerous outside agencies who worked together for a common goal.

“It was a joint effort between Lumpkin, Dawson, Forsyth, the Georgia Bureau STRYKEr of Investigation, the U.S. Marshals Service, and some other task force was involved also from other agencies,” Jarrard said. “So it was a great rally of teamwork with all the law enforcement to have the success that we’ve had to be able to put this together as fast as we have.”

Authorities are in the process of having Stryker, 22, of Dawsonville, extradited to Georgia.

Bender’s body was found in a shallow had occurred back in April when several pieces of equipment were taken.

In the latest incident, Sept. 20, the owner said nothing appeared to have been taken.

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grave in a partially wooded pasture area along Parks Road in Forsyth County Sept. 24.

Five others were arrested in Georgia in connection with the case.

Bailey Williams, 21, was arrested in Lumpkin County Oct. 1 on charges of tampering with evidence.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested Stryker’s fiancee Elizabeth Brooke Donaldson in Dawson County, charging her with tampering with evidence and concealing the death of another.

Dawson County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Jerry Harper, 78, who had been considered “a person of interest” in the case. He is charged with concealment of a body and tampering with evidence.

Isaac Huff, 18, and Dylan Patrick Reid, 19, were arrested Oct. 1 by Dawson County authorities; they are charged with concealing the death of another.

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Driver taken to jail following vehicle crash CUMMING, Ga. — Authorities responded to a call of a vehicle crash on Atlanta Highway on Sept. 21.

Deputies found a 2011 Buick Enclave stuck on the curb by its frame.

The driver of the vehicle was taken into custody when authorities found several empty beer containers inside.

He was transported to Forsyth County.

Authorities arrest man who admits to drug use CUMMING, Ga. — A Cumming man was arrested for trespassing and possession of methamphetamine Sept. 24 after a neighbor called to report suspicious activity on Piney Grove.

Upon arriving on scene, the deputy saw a male who fit the reported description crouching behind a parked pick-up truck in the roadway.

When confronted by the deputy, the man reportedly became fidgety and began walking off. The man stated that he recently used methamphetamine when asked but could not remember when.

He was transported to the Forsyth County Jail.

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Community honors fallen first responders

By DENISE RAY denise@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH, Ga. — As the first rain in months ended, dozens of community members gathered outside a local funeral home Oct. 1 to honor first responders.

Helicopters and apparatus from various public safety agencies dotted the front lawn of McDonald Funeral Home in Cumming, as children and parents climbed aboard and chatted with operators.

Officials at the memorial ceremony recognized those in public safety who had fallen in the U.S. over the past year.

When the name of Forsyth County Deputy Spencer Englett was read, everyone stood. Ashley, his widow, and family members were present. Englett served with the Sheriff’s Office for two years before he collapsed and died during a training exercise in Pickens County in April.

“This annual event is a wonderful opportunity to see the outpouring of support Forsyth County citizens have for the law enforcement officers who put themselves in harm’s way daily to protect us and keep our community safe,” Forsyth County Commission Chairwoman Laura Semanson said. “This year

was particularly touching, as we paused to remember one of our own, Deputy Spencer Englett, who was among those who made the ultimate sacrifice earlier this year.”

Paul Holbrook with McDonald & Son Funeral Home, has been coordinating the event since its inception four years ago.

“All you see is the negative about police officers in the news, and being married to an officer, I think they need more acknowledgement and recognition,” Holbrook said.

Participation and attendance for the annual event continues to grow, Holbrook said.

Forsyth County Sheriff Ron Freeman said those in law enforcement appreciate gestures of goodwill from the community.

“Every year that we do more and more events in Forsyth County we see again and again citizens and how much support they give public safety,” he said. “In today’s world in what we see in newspapers and what we see on television, along with the scrutiny law enforcement takes day in and day out, it is refreshing to first responders to see a community that rallies around them and supports them. Forsyth does that

every day. It’s a unique place to be a first responder.”

State Court Judge Leslie AbernathyMaddox shared her vivid memories of June 6, 2014 when a gunman, donning body armor and a gas mask, laid siege to the building. She said she witnessed members of the sheriff’s office “run toward imminent danger without hesitation” and described how courthouse personnel ran toward “rapid gun fire” while most of the people in the courthouse were “absolutely paralyzed with fear.”

A three-minute gunfight ended with the gunman, Dennis Marx, dead. Deputy Daniel Rush, first confronted Marx and was shot twice in the leg. Marx was supposed to be at the courthouse to face 11 felony charges from 2011.

“There is so much sacrifice that goes in on the part of our first responders as they answer their calling in their field,” Abernathy-Maddox remarked. “This calling leaves no room for selfishness.”

In recognition of their service to the community, the funeral home is providing funeral services to first responders free of charge, Holbrook said, adding that the financial burden of those services would not have to be of concern to the families at a difficult time.

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Participants release balloons at the end of a service honoring those in public safety who have fallen over the past year. This is the fourth year for the local ceremony which is sponsored by McDonald Funeral Home in Cumming.

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Local nonprofit shines light on domestic violence Family Haven luncheon to help support victims

By DENISE RAY denise@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — October is Domestic Violence month, and Forsyth County Family Haven Executive Director Amy Barfield says the organization is sponsoring initiatives to raise awareness on the issue.

“Family Haven serves as an advocate for victims of domestic violence and their families through outreach services, shelter services and crisis line,” Barfield said. “We help with victim advocacy as well as counseling services here in the community.”

The organization also operates a shelter for women and their children.

New this year is Shine the Light on Domestic Violence, a partnership with the City of Cumming where the city’s clock tower is bathed in purple light through October.

“It’s the right thing to do,” Cumming Mayor Troy Brumbelow said. “Anything that can bring awareness to a cause is the right thing to do.”

Family Haven is also planning its annual Purple Purpose luncheon for Oct. 23 at the Metropolitan Club in Alpharetta. The event, which runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., serves as a major fundraiser for the organization’s services.

The event will include a speaker and a silent auction of high-end purses to help provide services for the Family Haven shelter.

Family Haven will also be participating in additional events throughout the month to increase awareness of domestic violence.

One focus this month will be education.

“We are currently in 11 schools in Forsyth County in eighth and ninth

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Forsyth County Family Haven Executive Director Amy Barfield discusses the nonprofit’s awareness events and initiatives for 2019. Barfield came on board in March 2019. grade health classes, where we talk about what healthy dating relationships look like,” the Macon native said.

Georgia is No. 1 in teen dating violence in the country, according to Barfield who stresses the importance of educating children as to what a healthy relationship looks like so the cycle of violence does not continue.

“Some of that is just making them aware that being texted 500 times in an hour does not mean he or she loves you,” she said. “Having to tell someone who you’re sitting with at lunch or

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where you are at every minute of every day, you owe that to nobody but your parents.”

Providing children with the ability to identify types of abuse and the red flags associated with them can alert them to an unhealthy relationship, Barfield said.

“It’s empowering children to advocate for themselves by reaching out to a trusted adult,” she said.

Statistics from the National Domestic Abuse Hotline suggest that a person will return to an abusive relationship seven times before leaving for good.

When it comes to the question of “why” Barfield became reflective.

“Everybody’s situation is different and everybody has a ‘why,’” she explained. “I thought long and hard about what that “why” might look like and what those challenges are. I can tell you that children are a big driver of that ‘why.’”

In some cases, it may be hard to find a shelter that can accommodate a woman and her children, Barfield said.

Pets, too, can be a reason, but there are places that will take in pets, such as Ahimsa House.

“Their ‘why’ may be an issue of not knowing there are options, so that’s one of the reasons we have to create the awareness here in the community,” she said. “This service is available to help victims come in and get a chance

Cumming City Hall is now bathed in purple light to bring awareness to domestic violence. to breathe and see how they’re going to move forward. I understand that this won’t be the last stop for everyone who comes in on their seven-time journey to leave the relationship, but my hope is that we’ll provide the resources to provide tools in their toolbox so they can build a life free of violence whether it’s this time that they leave or the next.”

It is always in need of shelter supplies which are those things someone would use daily at home, “just a whole lot more of it”. These items include toilet paper, paper towels and laundry detergent. Women and their children can stay up to 90 days.

“It’s a traumatic event for the children whether they’re two years old or 16 years old. We try to accommodate and make life as bearable as possible while they’re here. Life as they knew it has changed. We recognize they’re leaving friends and they can’t tell anybody where they are. They’re in a strange place with strange people. We work really hard to support those children.

It’s about the whole family not just the victim.”

And victims can be male, too.

“They under report as much as females,” according to Barfield.

Should a male come in for shelter, Family Haven will try to find an appropriate shelter or put him up in a hotel.

The National Domestic Violence Hotline is 1−800−799−7233 or TTY 1−800−787−3224.

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‘Family’ grows as community unites for young mom with cancer

By DENISE RAY denise@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH, Ga. — A Sept. 29 fundraiser to support a local woman in her fight against breast cancer turned out to be a family reunion of sorts.

Kari Clark, 39, a Forsyth County native, is fighting triple-negative breast cancer with her husband, Matt, and three young girls by her side. The community has rallied alongside the young family, magnifying the love and compassion for the Clarks.

The event, a motorcycle ride across North Forsyth, was organized by Pathfinders, a local group that wanted to help.

“When something like this [event] happens, it’s important that the community comes out and supports it.

We’re just here today trying to do a good thing,” Joe Mele, a Pathfinders member said. “We are always looking to help people, but cancer definitely hits home.

Mele, who lost a sister to brain cancer, reached out to Kari’s brother, Nathan Adams, and word soon spread.

Local businesses, family and friends all came together to be a part of Kari’s Journey Ride.

“The people who’ve reached out, who don’t know Kari, have sacrificed hundreds of hours and thousands of dol-

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Matt Clark, center, is flanked by members of his “fire family,” Lt. David Green and Lt. Amanda Gardner.

lars,” Adams said. “The outpouring that went into this is just uplifting.”

Matt Clark, a 16-year veteran with the Forsyth County Fire Department, even had his “fire family” on hand at the rally. Firefighters coordinated a silent auction and some even rode motorcycles, including Forsyth County Fire Chief Barry Head.

“The Clark family is an important part of our public safety family and they’re going through a difficult time

right now,” Head said. “To have an event like this where a community comes together and show support of one of our employees is just heartwarming. It’s one of the things that makes our community great.”

Ron Moss, a long-time, “trusted family friend, mentor and minister of 25-plus years” and his wife flew in from British Columbia to support Kari, who was a childhood friend of their daughter.

Dozens of notes of encouragement were handwritten by attendees for Kari.

Amy Ray, of Summerville, authored a message.

“It’s hard on the family,” Ray said.

“When I look around, I know what these people are going through.”

Ray’s daughter, like Kari, was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer.

Ray rode over two hours to participate in a ride that lasted roughly 30 minutes and covered a stretch of north Forsyth County.

Kari herself was unable to attend, having just finished her third week of radiation therapy.

“She’s at home resting, it [treatment] took a whole lot out of her,” Matt Clark explained. “She wanted so bad to be here, and she woke up this morning and just knew she needed to rest.”

Kari was first diagnosed with breast

cancer in 2013. She went into remission, but the condition returned in 2016.

While receiving treatment in Newnan in August, Matt’s truck was stolen.

“When I went down to get her lunch, I noticed my truck was gone,” he said.

They never found the truck, but they did get back a guitar that was inside, an anniversary gift from Kari.

“It was very sentimental, because she got it for me, and I finally got that back,” he said.

The motorcycle ride helped raise nearly $6,000.

“Such an out pouring of generosity and hospitality, it means a whole lot to us,” Clark remarked.

Despite everything, the Clarks are staying positive for their young daughters.

“They were so little when it all happened in 2013, and with the reoccurrence in 2016, they’ve kinda adjusted,” Matt Clark said. “It’s all hands on deck and we’re just going to be a family however we can. They’re good. It’s normal for them.”

Annie Adams, Kari’s sister-in-law, has organized The Daisy Dash 5K, named after Kari’s favorite flower. Slated to be a “pink out,” the event will be Sunday, Nov. 10, and more information is available at www.thedaisydash5k.com.

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Forestry Commission lifts ban on outdoor burning in Georgia GEORGIA — Though burning leaf piles and campfires are hallmarks of fall, Georgia’s current drought should make residents pause before they decide to burn outdoors.

The Georgia Forestry Commission is urging everyone to follow established procedures and exercise extreme caution when using fire outside.

“There’s a five-step fire danger system used nationally, and right now Georgia is in the four and five categories, indicating very high fire danger,” Georgia Forestry Commission Chief of Protection Frank Sorrells said.

Burn permits issued by the Georgia Forestry Commission are required for any outdoor burning in the state to help prevent wildfires and problems generated by smoke. In 54 counties, primarily in north Georgia, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division sets annual summer burning restrictions to reduce emissions from ground level ozone that may jeopardize air quality.

Those restrictions were lifted on Tuesday, October 1.

“The GFC will resume issuing burn permits on a day-to-day basis, following our established fire danger and smoke management procedures, in those counties which have been under the EPD

Burn Ban since May 1,” Sorrells said.

“We recognize the importance of and promote prescribed burning for the many wildfire prevention, forest management and agriculture benefits it provides. However, right now we’re asking everyone to be extremely vigilant when doing any open burning, including burning yard debris,” he continued.

Wildfire activity is on the rise statewide, Sorrells said. Over the past three months, Georgia Forestry Commission wildland firefighters have responded to 41 percent more fires than its previous five-year average.

Sorrells said escaped debris burns are the number one cause of wildfires in our state, and it may be necessary and wise to delay or postpone open burning if local conditions are unfavorable. The GFC recommends those who burn keep tools on hand such as water, a shovel and a cell phone.

“Never hesitate to call 911, and never leave your fire unattended” Sorrells said.

DeKalb, Forsyth and Fulton were among the 54 counties whose summer burn bans were lifted.

For specific information about conducting open burning, permitting requirements and current fire conditions in your area, contact your county’s GFC office or visit GaTrees.org.

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State reps to host town hall on public safety and teen vaping

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — State Reps. Angelika Kausche and Josh McLaurin will co-host a town hall meeting on public safety and teen vaping Sunday, Oct. 13 in Johns Creek.

The meeting will be from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Autry Falls Clubhouse, 9825 Autry Falls Drive in Johns Creek.

Kausche represents District 50 which includes most of Johns Creek. McLaurin represents District 51 which includes parts of Sandy Springs and southwest Johns Creek. Both were elected in 2018 and are Democrats.

In addition to the legislators, Fulton County Board of Education member Linda McCain, Johns Creek Police officers and representatives from the American Heart Association and American Lung Association are expected to attend.

Kausche and McLaurin will also discuss their legislative priorities for the upcoming 2020 legislative session.

Public health concerns over vaping, or e-cigarette, use has quickly risen to become a prominent issue on a local and

national level, especially with interest in curbing use among adolescents.

Alpharetta, Atlanta, Cumming, Johns Creek, Milton, Forsyth County and Fulton County are among the local jurisdictions to curtail vape shops or ban e-cigarette use in public spaces.

“While these actions indicate a step in the right direction, state-wide legislation can and needs to do more to protect our youth from the dangers of vaping,” Kausche said in a statement.

Across the country, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed more than 500 cases of lung illness in patients with a history of vaping. In Georgia, there have been at least nine cases, according to the Department of Public Health A specific cause of the illnesses has not been found, and the investigation has not identified any specific e-cigarette or vaping product or substance that is linked to all cases. Many of the patients have reported a history of using products that contain THC or nicotine.

CDC recommends consumers con-

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There’s a lot of franchise concepts that want to be in markets like Roswell.

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Retail study update tracks future growth for business in Roswell

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell’s future for boutique hotels and restaurants looks bright, according findings from a threeyear retail study by NextSite, a consulting firm hired to examine the business climate for the city.

The study, launched in 2017 by Roswell Inc, covered three years of analysis using proprietary data and information from Georgia Power. NextSite was paid $35,000 a year to track sales patterns in major retail corridors within the city.

The firm has worked with numerous Southeastern communities, including Tuscaloosa, Ala.; Augusta, Ga.; and Kingsport, Tenn.

The study focuses on six specific corridors that the firm has identified as the largest shopping areas in the community.

As part of the partnership, NextSite and Roswell Inc are presenting new data at regular intervals to the public.

At a Sept. 23 Roswell City Council work session, NextSite presented the results from the current leg of the study, which tracks mobile phone data anonymously over the past year to look at where shoppers live, work and where they were located two hours prior to making a purchase.

The firm paid special attention to locations where restaurant concepts, boutique fashion apparel and grocery stores

are interested in locating — Parkway Village, Downtown Roswell and East Roswell. Boutique hotels, those with about 80-100 rooms, are also another market specifically interested in Downtown Roswell and can provide a great return on investment for the city, said Roswell Inc Executive Director Steve Stroud.

NextSite used the data to identify Atlanta-area restaurant concepts that could potentially be drawn to Roswell with a first or second location, including Freddy’s Frozen Custard, Jeni’s Ice Creams and BurgerFi. The information will help NextSite fulfill four main objectives it has outlined for the city: Create a new baseline for Roswell Support areas of focus identified in the Strategic Economic Development Plan Identify ways to assist growth of existing retail and restaurants Examine how the city supports entrepreneurial growth opportunities NextSite Managing Partner Chuck Branch said one recent idea to come out of the study is to create a Roswell franchise development conference that could connect franchises that want to expand into the city with potential franchisees.

“There’s a lot of franchise concepts that want to be in markets like Roswell,” Branch said. “The unfortunate part of that is they need private investment.

They need somebody that’s going to become that franchisee.”

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NextSite Managing Partner Chuck Branch delivers details of the newly released Roswell Retail Study at the Sept. 23 City Council work session at City Hall.

Branch also spoke about potential future growth by pointing to Roswell’s recent commercial vacancy rates, which have steadily lowered since their peak at just over 16 percent in the second quarter of 2011. The current vacancy rate now sits at about 6.5 percent, based on number from 2019’s second quarter, he added.

Some big-box retailers, contrary to what people might read in the headlines, have been growing as well, both nationally and within Roswell, said NextSite Vice President of Business Development Andy Camp.

E-commerce sales, which some people fear are driving out brick-and-mortar

businesses, make up about 13 percent of total sales, he said. Brick-and-mortar stores still take the lion’s share of sales at about 87 percent, Camp said.

He added that brick-and-mortar online sales, such as buying from Walmart online, have seen some of the highest recent e-commerce sales growth.

Roswell is home to some of the most aggressively expanding big box stores growing across the nation, Branch said.

Some of those stores include Ross, TJ Maxx, Hobby Lobby and Ulta.

For more information about the NextSite study and to view the full presentation, visit roswellinc.org/retailstudy-updated-september-2019.

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Good coaches need a lot of good sayings After 12 years of coaching youth sports, I have thrown out a lot of sayings to the players on my teams. Some of them have made the cut and continue from season to season.

Others land flat and Geoff smith get thrown by the Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com wayside. But after this long, I have some that are tried and true and really are lessons I need to tell myself from time to time.

It’s hard to say what goes into a good saying. But the recipe is something like a combination of uniqueness, simplicity and cold-hard-truth. If the saying is too bland, it will get lost with everything else that gets said in a child’s day. If it is too complex, mixing too many ideas with too many words, instead of sticking in a player’s brain, it will just ramble around it like Han Solo’s blaster against the magnetically sealed walls of the garbage compactor in the original “Star Wars.”

And if it isn’t true, they’ll just know it and it will ring hollow.

“The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary.” That’s a very simple quote from one of my favorite linguists, Vince Lombardi. It’s clever, simple and the truth. And all of you have heard it. Coaches all over the planet probably still use it to this day.

He was one of the best, and in an article where I’m going to tell you some of mine, it was probably an unwise idea to even include one of his. It certainly won’t do me any favors, but when coming up with good sayings, I wanted you all to know what I am shooting for.

I coach a lot of team sports — football, baseball and basketball. One of the things I’ve noticed some of my players doing is trying too hard to do too much, making a simple job way too complicated. A second baseman, in addition to his job on the field, may also be worried about making his parents happy, gaining the respect of his coaches and teammates, making sure the concession vendors are watching his game instead of another game, and wondering why that one cloud seems to be sitting still while others move right by it.

Some of us probably have similar issues at work.

But seriously, all the player has to worry about is where he’s going with the baseball if it’s hit to him. If he does that simple job right, everything else besides the cloud and the vendor fall into place.

And he can’t control the cloud or vendor anyways.

One phrase you’ll hear me say is “Everyone just needs to do their job. And if every player does his job – the team wins!”

It seems to take a lot of pressure off.

One phrase my football players hear a lot is one I’m proud of. Football is really a game of leverage in a lot of ways. It is a physical game and you are either the one getting knocked down, or the one doing the knocking (another phrase I either coined or stole from someone). So you have to get low. A player has to find a way to get lower and more under control than the other guy. So the saying is “You have to get low and in control. It’s how the little guys beat the big guys, and how the big guys beat everyone else.” There’s probably a lot of truth to that in work life also.

One of my favorites from one of my high school coaches came from Wade Alexander. If he saw us doing something he didn’t like, he would say “if I see those footballs hit the ground one more time, you all are running banks until I get tired!” We all knew that he wasn’t going to be running banks with us. So it would probably be a good, long time before he actually got tired. It was an effective phrase because Chattahoochee High School has some pretty steep and tall banks.

I am a huge fan of good sayings and could go on all day. For now, I’ll just have to say goodbye.

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

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Johns Creek Chamber to host Community Expo on Oct. 10

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Alison Kane promotes the Autrey Mill Nature Center at last year’s Community Expo.

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — One of the Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce’s largest annual events, the Community Expo, is set for Thursday, Oct. 10.

The free event will be 4 to 7:30 p.m. at The Standard Club, 6230 Abbotts Bridge Road in Johns Creek.

The lineup of vendors includes landscapers, banks, pest control, cleaners, educators, wellness experts, travel agents and more. The Standard Club chef will provide food samples.

The expo has been a signature event for the Chamber for nearly a decade, but last year the event rebranded to focus more on connecting businesses to the community, rather than business to business networking.

This year, the chamber has taken that a step further by adjusting the hours to make it more convenient for more people to come in after work.

For more information, visit johnscreekchamber.com.

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WIRE & WOOD ALPHARETTA SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL

Music will flow through Alpharetta’s streets Oct. 11-12 as artists perform their own songs with melodies, vocals and lyrics while interacting with the audience. Listeners will learn the stories behind each song and may recognize some of the tunes that are played by their favorite musicians.

Venues include Alpharetta City Hall and Downtown Alpharetta. For more information about Wire & Wood, visit awesome alpharetta.com.

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FEATURED: ‘KALAHARI, THE DARK PRINCE’

What: Bhakti Yoga Academy will present its second annual cultural event and festival, which celebrates life and its journey. The event includes dance drama, Bollywood dances, talks, skits and a vegetarian meal.

When: Sunday, Oct. 13, 5-8 p.m.

Where: Berkmar High School, 405 Pleasant Hill Road NW, Lilburn Cost: $10 More info: facebook.com/ events/395140334522765/

BY MY HAND: SELF-TAUGHT ARTISTS

What: This exhibit features works by nationally recognized self-taught artists working in the folk-art tradition, including Howard Finster, Charlie Lucas, Sam Ezell, Cornbread and Nellie Mae Rowe.

When: Opening reception Saturday, Oct. 12, 6-7:30 p.m.; exhibit on display through Nov. 16 Where: Johns Creek Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Building 700, Duluth More info: johnscreekarts.org

SUPER FUN DAY 5K RUN/WALK What: Become a real-life superhero at this 5k run/walk and create lasting family memories and adventures. Costumes encouraged.

When: Sunday, Oct. 20, 8-11 a.m.

Where: Dunwoody Elementary School, 1923 Womack Road, Dunwoody Cost: Registration starts at $30; save $5 with discount code SCK2019 More info and registration: savvycyberkids.org/5K

SAINT JUDE SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE What: Take a tour of the school and meet the teachers, administrators, parents and students. Admissions and financial assistance information will be provided. For grades K-7.

When: Sunday, Oct 20, 2-4 p.m.

Where: Saint Jude the Apostle Catholic School, 7171 Glenridge Drive NE, Atlanta More info: saintjude.net

MEGA AWESOME COSTUME PARTY

What: For children of all ages.

Come dressed in your favorite, not-so-scary costume and be ready for lots of fun.

When: Sunday, Oct. 27, 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 4:30 p.m.

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

What: Weather you’re starting off or finishing your day, do so with a stress release practice that emphasizes flows and gentle strengthening poses.

Bring a mat and water. Multiple locations.

When: August-October. In Dunwoody, Tuesdays, 7:30-8:30 a.m. and Wednesdays, 6:307:30 p.m.; in Sandy Springs, Mondays, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Where: Brook Run Park, 4770 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody; and Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School, 805 Mt. Vernon Highway NW, Sandy Springs Cost: $15 More info: TheElitePeasant.com

CHRIST CHILD SOCIETY OF ATLANTA ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON

What: Attend this luncheon to learn how to serve children in need in the surrounding communities and about the latest outreach efforts.

When: Tuesday, Nov. 19, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; register by Nov. 8 Where: Dunwoody Country Club, 1600 Dunwoody Club Drive, Dunwoody More info and registration: christchildatlanta.org

EVENTS: 23ND ANNUAL HISTORIC ROSWELL 5K

What: This race precedes the annual Frances McGahee Youth Day Parade and benefits the Friends of the Roswell Park.

Participants will receive a longsleeve T-shirt at the finish.

When: Saturday, Oct. 12, 9:45 a.m.

Where: Begins on Mimosa Boulevard near the front of Roswell United Methodist Church and ends in Roswell Area Park More info: active.com

69TH ANNUAL FRANCES MCGAHEE YOUTH DAY PARADE

What: Concessions will be available for purchase. This year’s theme is “Be Someone’s Hero.”

When: Saturday, Oct. 12, 10 a.m.

Where: The Youth Day Parade begins at First Baptist Church on Mimosa Boulevard and ends at Roswell Area Park, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

CAR SHOW

What: Members of the Dunwoody Driving Club will display their cars.

When: Sunday, Oct. 13, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Los Rancheros parking lot, 2090 Dunwoody Club Drive, Dunwoody More info: dunwoodydrivingclub.com

ROCK ART INSTALLATION

What: Join the City of Dunwoody Parks and Recreation at Brook Run Park for a rock painting art installation.

When: Saturday, Oct. 12, 9 a.m.-noon Where: Brook Run Park, 4770 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody More info: dunwoodyacm.com

FURKIDS VACCINE AND MICROCHIP CLINIC

WINE AND READING: LEE NOWELL

What: Enjoy complimentary wine and appetizers as Atlanta’s talented professional actors bring the play’s characters to life.

When: Sunday, Oct. 13, 2-4 p.m.

Where: Dunwoody Nature Center, 5343 Roberts Drive, Dunwoody Cost: $20 More info and tickets: dunwoodynature.org

What: Furkids is partnering with Troncalli Subaru to bring affordable pet vaccinations and microchipping to north Atlanta.

Pets will also be available for adoption.

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

Where: Troncalli Subaru, 820 Atlanta Highway, Cumming Cost: $10-40, discount packages available More info: furkids.org

SCOTT’S 5K RUN/WALK

1920S NEW ORLEANS SPEAKEASY FUNDRAISER

What: Boy Scout Troop 477 will host another Haunted Farm Tour. Participants will get a glimpse inside of historical Donaldson-Bannister Farmhouse and the exterior gardens.

When: Saturday, Oct. 26, 3-9 p.m.

Where: Donaldson-Bannister Farm, 4831 Chamblee-Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody Cost: Admission is free, some activities cost $0.50-3 Info: dunwoodypreservationtrust.org

What: Join for auctions, music, dancing, gambling and all-youcan-eat and drink. Costumes encouraged. Proceeds support the Georgia Ensemble Theatre.

When: Saturday, Oct. 12 Where: Address provided after purchase of ticket Cost: Tickets are $125 each More info and tickets: get.org

15TH ANNUAL BARK & BOOGIE BALL

What: Help support animals in need of a home. Sponsored by the Humane Society of Forsyth County No-Kill Shelter, the black-tie event features an open bar and gourmet dinner, a show, and live band.

When: Saturday, Oct. 12, 6-11:30 p.m.

Where: Lanier Tech Conference Center, 7745 Majors Road, Cumming Info: forsythpets.org/bbb2019

What: This race is a Peachtree Road Race Qualifier and all race proceeds go directly to benefit Catholic Charities Atlanta Immigration Legal Services Program.

When: Sunday, Oct. 19, 8 a.m.

Where: Blackburn Park, 3493 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta Cost: $40 registration More info and registration: bit. ly/ScottsRun2019

HAUNTED FARM TOUR

HEALTH AND FITNESS: 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

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FREE FITNESS FOR WOMEN

What: Join your Alpharetta Females in Action group for free, peer-led workouts each week.

Adult women of all fitness levels are welcome.

When: Saturdays, 8 a.m.

Where: Fowler Park, 4110 Carolene Way, Cumming More info: fianation.com

ZUMBA GOLD (FLEX)

What: Combines the international rhythms of the Zumba Gold program with the strength training techniques, creating an easy-to-follow, health-boosting dance fitness program.

When: Fridays, 10:30 a.m.

Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek Info: johnscreekga.gov/parkplace

FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS: ALIVE IN ROSWELL

What: Start the weekend early the third Thursday of every month with a free, familyfriendly festival held concurrently on historic Canton Street and historic Roswell Square.

Free, regular trolley service connects the two venues. This is the last festival of the year.

When: Thursday, Oct. 17, 5-9 p.m.

Where: Downtown Roswell More info: aliveinroswell.com

ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET

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

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

Where: North and South Broad Street, Alpharetta More 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

RELIGIOUS EVENTS: NORTHBROOK UMC HOLIDAY CRAFT SALE

What: Browse hundreds of handmade unique holiday items, with all sale proceeds benefitting missions such as NFCC, MUST and The Drake House.

When: Friday, Nov. 8, noon-7 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 9, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Northbrook UMC, 11225 Crabapple Road, Roswell More info: northbrookumc.com

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: SUMMIT ROCKS

What: Yacht Rock Revue, a ’70 light rock tribute band, will perform a concert benefiting Mental Heath Services in North Fulton through The Summit Counseling Center.

When: Saturday, Oct. 12, doors open at 6:30 p.m., concert starts at 7 p.m.

Where: Newtown Park Amphitheatre, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek Cost: $40 general admission, VIP seating also available More info and tickets: kkillebrew@summitcounseling.org 404-906-5051

‘AMERICAN CLASSICS’ CONCERT What: The Atlanta Wind Symphony launches its 40th season with a free concert of music by American composers.

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

Where: Milton High School, 13025 Birmingham Highway, Milton Info: atlantawindsymphony.org

‘THE SAVANNAH SIPPING SOCIETY’

What: Stage Door Players launches its 46th anniversary season with this comedy that followings four Southern women looking to escape their day-to-day routines.

When: Shows run through Oct. 13 on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2:30 p.m.

Where: Stage Door Players, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Atlanta Cost: $34; senior, student and youth discounts available More info and tickets: stagedoorplayers.net

‘INSTASHOW’

What: This exhibit takes an in depth look at how social media is changing the art experience for both artists and viewers.

When: Sept. 20-Oct. 26, times vary Where: Spruill Gallery, 4681 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta More info: spruillarts.org

‘SINGLE WIDE’

What; A story of challenge, determination, grit, and hope, this new musical features a country/pop score. The story inspires audiences to reach for the stars and follow their dreams.

When: Oct. 10-27, times vary Where: Tam’s School Street Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming Cost: Ticket starts at $27.50 More info and tickets: schoolstreetplayhouse.com

SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: KATE T. PARKER

What: Award-winning photographer Kate T. Parker will be

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SAT/ACT PREP

What: Preparation includes review sessions to strengthen areas of weakness and learn test-taking strategies.

Registration required.

When: Saturday, Oct. 12, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info and registration: eventbrite.com/e/satactprep-tickets-69764251755 showcasing photographs from her “Strong is the New Pretty” and “The Heart of a Boy” books.

When: October through November, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

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

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

JAZZ AT FIREFLY

What: Free, live music each week.

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

Where: Firefly Restaurant & Bar, 3070 Windward Plaza, Alpharetta More info: fireflyalpharetta.com

LIBRARY EVENTS: ‘PUTTING YOUR GARDEN TO BED’

What: Learn from master gardeners how to put a garden to bed for the winter. Other information includes proper pruning techniques and tips on tool care.

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

Where: Post Road Library, 5010 Post Road, Cumming More info: forsythpl.org

MOVIE INSPIRED STEM

What: In this four-part series, join for STEM experiments inspired by the big screen. Participants will not be watching movies but will be experimenting with engineering from “The LEGO Movie.”

When: Wednesday, Oct. 16, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info and tickets: eventbrite.com/e/movie-inspiredstem-tickets-69767078209

UNWELCOME DOG BEHAVIORS

What: In this seminar, learn why dogs have pesky behaviors, and learn how to significantly reduce those behaviors and replacing them with more appropriate ones.

When: Thursday, Oct. 17, 6:307:30 p.m.

Where: Hampton Park Library, 5345 Settingdown Road, Cumming More info: forsythpl.org

COMMUNITY AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: DR. LINDA WILEY

What: Dr. Linda Wiley will talk about her book “Tame Your Tongue & Transform Your Relationship.” Copies of her book will be available for purchase at the event.

When: Thursday, Oct. 17, 7-8:30 p.m.

Where: Post Road Library, 5010 Post Road, Cumming More info: forsythpl.org

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An interview with Dr. Taylor

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Last year’s interview took place while Dr. Taylor held his newborn son Broderick or “Bodi.” As we discussed his practice’s progress, he laughed at the “happy chaos” that is his home life. Even without a newborn in his arms, he is as I remember him – warm and likeable. I looked back at my notes from my last interview and my observations still apply: “After speaking with him for an hour, I am well aware of the reasons for his renown.

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You’re right. It is an honor to win and I am extremely appreciative of the accolade.

I am very fortunate to live and work in an area that has exceptional healthcare including outstanding dermatologists and remarkable Mohs surgeons.

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I don’t have any hidden secret to Premier Dermatology’s success per se. I have been trained by exceptional physicians and I work with exceptional people. I strive to always be patientcentered, to put the patient first, to read up, perform extra research for my patients and advocate for them. Quality controls, back-up systems and patient care processes are an area of special interest for me. I have been an airplane pilot for over ten years, and I believe that the strategies for safety and quality that aviation emphasizes have translated into improved processes within my own practice.

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Overtime, these factors may compound, taking a toll on your lungs and putting you at a higher risk for developing lung disease. With a multitude of lung conditions, one of the most serious being lung cancer, it’s important for each of us to learn more about promoting lung health.

Today, we know what may be harmful for lung health, but what about those that are beneficial? Well, there are many that do exist, and the good news is there are some easy ways for each of us to start practicing better lung health.

1. Don’t smoke … and if you do, stop Smoking increases the risk of developing many serious illnesses, as well as accelerating the aging process.

Due to the harmful chemicals found in cigarettes, smoking can cause a host of health issues, including: • Multiple types of cancer: lung, bladder, cervical and throat, among several others • Higher blood pressure, which increases your risk of stroke or heart attack • Reduced blood flow, which can slow healing and cause wrinkles With more resources than ever to aid in the quitting process, you can utilize support groups, classes and quit-smoking products to kick this bad habit for good. Even if you think it may be too late to quit, experts agree that no matter when you quit, it will have a positive impact on your health.

The Freshstart Smoking Cessation Program is a free service of Northside Hospital that provides counseling, education and support for those interested in quitting smoking.

2. Avoid indoor & outdoor air pollutants Many of us hear about the importance of getting fresh air; however, that may be more difficult that you’d think.

With several different sources of air pollution, both indoor and outdoor, it can be difficult to find truly fresh air. Things like carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide and particulate matter are very harmful and are the result of many common pollutants.

By learning more about these common sources of air pollution, you can better avoid them and promote lung health: • Exhaust from cars, lawnmowers and buses • Mold and mildew • Individuals with infections • Some household chemicals • Radon (Gwinnett, DeKalb, Fulton and Cobb Counties are among the highest predicted average of indoor radon levels in the state of Georgia) 3. Start doing breathing exercises Your lungs need exercise just like the other muscles in your body. To keep them functioning as they should, breathing exercises help rid the stale air in your lungs, which increases oxygen levels and strengthens the diaphragm.

Two of the most popular breathing exercises recommended by the American Lung Association are: • The Pursed Lip Breathing Exercise: Simply breathe in through your nose and breathe out through your mouth with pursed lips. Exhaling should take at least twice as long as inhaling.

• The Belly Breathing Exercise: During this exercise you will simply breathe in through your nose while paying attention to how your belly fills with air. By placing your hands on your stomach, you can feel your belly rising and falling with each breath. Exhaling should take two to three times as long as inhaling.

4, Get screened You’ve probably heard about routine screenings for breast health, prostate health, even colon health, but what about lung health? In fact, there is a lung cancer screening that utilizes a low dose CT scan, which can effectively identify any nodules or masses that may be present, even if you don’t have symptoms.

While lung cancer may be the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S., utilizing simple tactics to support lung health, as well as advanced screening options, and personalized care can all help to prevent this deadly disease. To learn more about how Northside Hospital Cancer Institute is leading the way in comprehensive lung care, visit northside.com/lung.

Start by marking your calendar for the second annual Breathe Better Gwinnett event on October 14 and the first annual Breathe Better Cherokee on October 23. In addition to on-site screenings and tests for lung function, lipid profile, blood glucose, and bone density—all provided by the experts of Northside Hospital—you’ll enjoy demonstrations, educational exhibits and prize drawings.

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By Dr. Ushma Patel, D.M.D and Dr. Brittany Corbett, D.D.S Center For Advanced Dentistry At the end of every calendar year, patients tell us they have gotten busy with work, school and holiday activities and have simply run out of time. They haven’t scheduled necessary dental treatment for themselves or their family and haven’t used their entire dental insurance benefit. Those benefits will not roll over to the next year and that means you are wasting your insurance payments.

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Taylor: Continued from Page 16 Regarding Mohs surgery and vein care, my fellowship covered multiple aspects of surgical dermatology, so I feel that I am able to address some of the extra concerns that patients may have that would otherwise be referred to other specialists or simply not be handled, and I perform these services at the level you would expect from someone who is fellowshiptrained and board-certified. For example, I can treat medically significant vein disease with various procedures such as laser ablation and foam sclerotherapy then, once resolved, clear up the cosmetic vein issues with sclerotherapy or laser treatments.

I am also one of the only physicians in Georgia with a lab that allows me to cure melanoma with true Mohs surgery. In general, these would be treated by different specialists or would be treated using non-equivalent techniques.

Could you please comment on your background and experience?

Dr. Taylor: I believe my experience is notable given my number of years in practice. Surgeons gain experience and perfect their skills through research and practice. As a result of training at very

busy institutions then working for some of the busiest practices in Florida, I have performed over ten thousand dermatologic procedures. I completed my fellowship 5 years ago. Having been a Mohs surgeon at the University of Florida and also working in private practice in Florida before moving to Atlanta to be closer to family, I was lucky enough to take care of a great many patients who had extremely large cancers and required extensive reconstruction. As you might imagine, Florida residents need considerable dermatologic care. I am honored to take care of people with genuine need and am lucky to have been prepared by outstanding mentors who trained me. Upon starting my own practice here in Alpharetta, I already had the volume of experience usually found with a Mohs surgeon who has been in practice much longer.

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Alpharetta gears up for Wire & Wood Festival ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Downtown is gearing up for the 7th annual Wire & Wood Alpharetta Music Festival that will feature more than 25 artists performing on seven stages over two days.

Admission is free.

Friday and Saturday, October 11-12 from 4–11:00 p.m., local and national performers will fill the streets of downtown Alpharetta with original music. The event is a platform for artists to share the stories that inspired their songs, offering fans an intimate look behind the making of the music. Music lovers will enjoy extraordinary collaborations as performers join each other on stage for spontaneous sit-ins.

The two-day event takes place on multiple outdoor stages throughout downtown Alpharetta, plus a brand new indoor stage.

Outdoor stages include Main on Milton, Town Green Stage, Ole Milton Park Stage, Citizen Soul Stage and Central City Tavern Stage. Ceviche is hosting performances on its patio, including a late-night jam each night. This year, the event will also include a stage located in City Hall, transforming the formal City Council Chambers into an intimate listening room.

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Friday night, 2018 Pandora’s Artist to Watch winner Maggie Rose brings her intricate storytelling blend of rock, soul, rhythm and blues, country and gospel to the Main on Milton stage. The funky stew of Delta blues, hip hop, funk, rock and roll and jazz that is G. Love & Special Sauce takes center stage on Saturday performing the hit songs from their 25-year career. Fans will also experience a variety of other talent, including the blues stylings of Grammy Award-winning Alvin Youngblood Hart, the soulful songstress Cat Ridgeway, the alt-country garage rock music of the Banditos, the

Americana meets Southern rock sounds of Great Peacock and many more.

This year’s festival offers several interactive features, including a karaoke booth where guests can capture video clips to share with friends online. Music enthusiasts will be able to view the live process of making and repairing handmade guitars by Holgado Guitar Works.

Meanwhile, fans can visit the information booth to enter to win this year’s door prize: a brand new Taylor 214CE guitar from Righteous Guitars.

Food options from numerous local restaurants in downtown will be available including Crave Pie Studio which will be offering a sneak peek of its new storefront opening soon on Commerce Street. Additionally, the event will bring in some favorite local food trucks.

Free parking is available throughout the downtown area including the City Hall parking deck at 2 Park Plaza, the new parking deck at 92 Milton Ave., and the 45 Roswell Street parking lot.

For fans enjoying ride-share services, the drop-off/pick-up location is at 37 Old Roswell Street. Fans can also bike to the event and use Bike Alpharetta’s complimentary bike valet with secure bike parking at the intersection of Old Roswell Street and Milton Avenue.

For the performance schedule and more information on the 2019 Wire & Wood Alpharetta Music Festival, visit wireandwoodalpharetta.com.

The 2019 Wire & Wood Alpharetta Music Festival sponsors include the City of Alpharetta and the Alpharetta Convention and Visitor’s Bureau. Music venue sponsors include Citizen Soul, Ceviche, and Central City Tavern.

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Famous felines undergo facelift Landmark pink panthers refreshed for future fans

By DENISE RAY denise@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, GA — In 2001, Flacks Flooring moved into a building with an array of lawn ornaments not seen anywhere else.

There was a gorilla, a shield-wielding Viking, a bull, a bearded lumberjack and Santa climbing into a chimney. It also came with two pink panthers, one clad in a polka dot bikini.

Today, only the panthers remain.

“We kept the panthers because we thought they had value to the community as a landmark,” Flacks Flooring owner Brad Flack said. “This turned out to be truer than we ever thought”.

According to Flack, posts on social media that include the Pepto-Bismolcolored characters receive the largest number of reactions and comments.

When a Facebook photo was posted not long ago showing the panthers had been removed, social media alarms were sounded. Later, the set of two were photographed by Chick-fil-A in Dawsonville and eventually the flooring company told followers “April Fools.”

It was the highest rated post.

“Anything we do with the pink panthers gets a rise out of people,” Flack said.

Recently on Facebook, folks were asked to share memories and thoughts of the sunbathing big cats.

Alicia Astea, 32, remembers them well growing up.

“I remember then as we were driving to my grandma’s in Helen, Ga.,” she said. “I always looked for them to see if we were almost there or not.”

Growing up near the rose-colored couple, Megan Cook Tanju found the panthers helpful with directions.

“Landmarks for sure,” she said. “We lived off that intersection with 400 and the Pink Panthers were how we gave directions to our house.”

“People really care about them and we believe it is our job to take care of them,” Flack said.

Whitney Harper said the twosome were “a major landmark in my childhood” and she’s planning to bring her children to see them up close. Daughter Layla, 3 and son Deacon, 2, are in rearfacing car seats, and Harper’s not sure her children have seen them.

The cat couple is receiving a “spa” treatment of cleaning and fresh paint, thanks to Michael Ryan owner of Royal Painting. The process began Sept. 18 when the pair received a thorough wash-

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Pink Panthers adorn the greenspace between Flacks Flooring and Ga. 400 North.

The pair continue to be a part of Forsyth County’s local history. Local artisan Valerie Colussy adds the finishing touches to the fiberglass statues, including facial details and hair. ing. Coats of Sherwin Williams “Ovation Pink” will give them a fresh new look.

Valerie Colussy will handle details.

“At Flacks we feel we are caretakers of something that belongs to everybody,” Flack said. “People really care about

them and we believe it is our job to take care of them” Flacks Flooring has been in business in Cumming since 1993, opening in the Old Matt Schoolhouse on Bannister Road.

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Fatherhood: Tips from a man who has no idea what he is doing

Part 7: FAQ for first-time dads JOE PARKER

Editor joe@appenmediagroup.com

Fatherhood is a venture into the unknown, and much of being a dad is learning on the fly.

But I am here — with my extensive three months experience as a dad — to answer some of the pressing questions you may have as you prepare to enter dad-dom.

Will having a baby strain my marriage/partnership?

Even the strongest, happiest of relationships can be stressed by having a baby, but it important to remember that you are in this together and parenting is a partnership and collective experience.

You will share in the stress, the joy, the exhaustion and the feeling of wanting to snuff one another out under a pillow when you are both exhausted and baby starts crying again at 3 a.m.

It’s also important to “spice things up” once in a while. You can do so by only discussing baby’s bowel movements for six hours out of the day.

Should I vaccinate my child?

Vaccinations have become the subject of heated debates in the last decade, and it is understandable that you should be concerned on which side to take.

On one end of the argument, you have concerned parents who understand herd immunity, the benefits of eradicating communicable diseases and believers in the science of vaccines. On the other side of the argument you have self-righteous idiots. Choose wisely.

How should I baby-proof my house?

Move.

Where can I find a competent and affordable daycare?

Mars, perhaps, because affordable daycare does not exist on Earth.

My sister-in-law has concerns for the environment and only uses cloth diapers. Should my partner and I consider using cloth diapers?

Babies in general are terrible for the environment as nearly every baby item in existence that is not meant to be worn or slept on is hard plastic. That is because it is far easier to clean poo off hard plastic

versus other materials, such as fabric.

Consider that in your decision making.

Should I allow co-sleeping?

Trick question. Co-sleeping implies that you will actually sleep as the father of a newborn.

My partner and I are having a boy.

Should we circumcise?

This is another subject that has become a point of debate in recent years, but what you should really concern yourself with is if you are ready to have a little boy, by far the most disgusting living creatures in the world, in your home?

Should my partner and I host a gender reveal party?

Only if you like spending a bunch of money and time on a ridiculous concept that has somehow become normalized.

Breastmilk or formula?

Breastmilk is generally preferable, with hardcore breastfeeding advocates treating formula as if it were a mixture of arsenic and 10W-30 motor oil being fed to babies.

However, not every mother can magically start producing milk, or enough of it, or can deal with their nipples being tormented for 20 hours out of the day between feeding and pumping. Just make sure baby is fed no matter what you choose.

They are going to spit it up either way.

Speaking of which, as a man, I find the concept of breastfeeding kind of, well, odd. Is it normal to feel that way?

Yes, as man you have spent the last few decades ogling breasts without ever considering they are nutrient delivery devices. It might take a while, up to eight seconds, for you to go back to viewing them solely for pleasure.

Should I start saving now for my baby’s college fund?

No. Given the constant increase to college tuition, you should have started saving for your child’s education when you, yourself, were born.

Should I be concerned with milestones?

All babies are different, some will reach milestones such as walking or talking “early” while others need more time. You should only be concerned with milestones if you believe that your child is destined to become a CEO of a Fortune 500 company because they grasped a toy ring two days before a milestone chart said they should.

How can I ensure I am being a good dad?

Just do what is best for baby. If you keep that in mind at all times, you will be a good dad. That advice was given to me by my father, who is a great dad.

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sider not using e-cigarette or vaping products until more is known about the cause of this vaping illness. E-cigarettes and other vaping devices are not safe for youth, young adults, pregnant women or adults who do not currently use tobacco products, according to the CDC. According to the 2018 Georgia Student Health Survey, 12 percent of osswordhigh schoolers and 4 percent of middle schoolers in Fulton county self-reported using vaping products.

“Vaping has become a new epidemic in schools,” Kausche stated. “Kids of all ages from middle schools to high schools are at risk of the detrimental impacts caused by nicotine and other dangerous Solution chemicals in e-cigarettes.”

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ROSWELL, Ga. — Georgia Ensemble Theatre, the professional North Fulton theatre company, will continue its 27th season this October and November with “Night Must Fall,” a psychological thriller experience just in time for the spooky season.

The production will be directed by Shannon Eubanks and runs Oct. 24 through Nov. 10 at the Roswell CulPuzzleJunction.com tural Arts Center.

The play, written by Emlyn Williams, follows Dan, a smooth-talking hotel bellhop who arrives unexpectedly at elderly Mrs. Bramson’s woodland bungalow, where he soon ingratiates his way into her life and that of her niece Olivia. But when a local woman goes missing and

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