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Officials reconsidering emergency declaration

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Food truck restrictions eased by ordinance

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County honors Family Promise

Representatives of Family Promise Forsyth stand with the Board of Commissioners Oct. 8 after the county approved recognizing Oct. 18-25 as Family Promise Week in the county.

The organization addresses homelessness in the area, providing safe havens for families as they work on regaining their independence.

Executive Director Tina Huck said three families have gone from homeless to being fully sustainable through the program during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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SUWANEE, Ga. — A private investigator is accused of stalking a Cumming woman after he was hired to investigate a man she was dating.

Forsyth County sheriff’s deputies arrested 47-year-old Shane Ashley Turner, of Spring Park Circle, Suwanee on Sept. 30. He was charged with stalking and later released on $3,320 bond.

According to an arrest warrant signed Sept. 16, a third party hired Turner to investigate a man she began dating. Instead, the private eye started following and harassing her, the warrant alleges. The report indicated he tracked her to her job

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Resident reports hacker accessed personal data CUMMING, Ga. — Forsyth County sheriff’s deputies responded to a call about an online security breech on Keith Bridge Road Oct. 2.

The victim reported that someone had hacked into his Wifi, changed the passwords on his email and on his Facebook accounts and accessed all of his personal information. Deputies continued to investigate the case and no arrests had been made as of press time, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

Underage men charged with alcohol possession CUMMING, Ga. — A 20-year-old Moultrie man and an 18-year-old Athens man were taken into custody Oct. 1 at the Forsyth County Courthouse. Both were booked on charges of possession of alcohol by an individual under the age of 21.

The two were later released per a judge’s order, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

and questioned her co-workers, then went to the home of the woman’s boss to make inquiries that led to her being fired.

Turner is also alleged to have attended divorce court for a hearing involving the victim and her estranged husband, sitting with family members and disparaging the woman during the hearing, according to the charging affidavit.

The woman alleges that he continued to harass her and share information he gleaned from his investigation with her ex-husband, who had a court-mandated restraining order to stay away from the victim.

DUI & Drug arrests Patrick Dunham, born 1989, of Truman Mountain Road, Gainesville, was arrested Sept. 29 on Dawsonville Highway for DUI and failure to report accident.

April Lynn Roberts, born 1967, of Dandelion Way, Cumming, was arrested Sept. 29 on Post Road for DUI. Diego De Saraiva, born 1982, of Mundy Court, Cumming, was arrested Sept. 30 on Hopewell Manor Drive for DUI and failure to maintain lane.

Jared Benjamin Ribbler, born 1987, of Garonne Way, Cumming, was arrested Oct. 2 on Shiloh Road for DUI, possession of marijuana, failure to yield right of way and failure to maintain lane.

Stephen Wayne Marsh, born 1969, of Silver Lake Drive, Cumming, was arrested Oct. 2 on Silver Lake Drive for DUI. Zackery Freeman Fulks, born 1992, of Tanglewood Drive, Cumming, was arrested Oct. 2 on Chattahoochee Road for DUI and failure to maintain lane.

Lofton Jose King Jr., born 1991, of Spring Creek Lane, Atlanta, was arrested Oct. 2 on Buford Highway for DUI. Amy Joana Portillo, born 1990, of Sanders Road, Cumming, was arrested Oct. 3 on Haw Creek Circle for DUI and failure to maintain lane.

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Wakeisha Unique Easterling, born 1976, of Fourth Rail Lane, Cumming, was arrested Oct. 3 on Ga. 400 for DUI. David Richard Allen, born 1960, of Dr. Dunn Road, Cumming, was arrested Oct. 3 on Veterans Memorial Boulevard for DUI and speeding.

Mark Douglas Machler, born 1974, of Watson Farms Lane, Cumming, was arrested Oct. 4 on Veterans Memorial Boulevard for DUI, possession of open alcohol container and failure to maintain lane.

Nicole Marie Addington, born 1996, of Pinehurst Trail, Grayson, was arrested Oct. 4 on Ga. 400 for DUI and possession of open alcohol container.

Joshua Allen Loucks, born 1998, of Hickory Ridge Drive, Cumming, was arrested Oct. 4 on Ga. 400 for DUI, speeding and possession of marijuana.

Conan Eugene McIver, born 1975, of Gables Drive, Brookhaven, was arrested Oct. 4 on Halcyon Way for DUI, failure to report striking fixed object and failure to maintain lane.

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County considers rolling back emergency ordinance allowances Late payment waivers, remote work sessions could soon be ended

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County officials are considering eliminating some of the provisions it has allowed under its COVID-19 pandemic resolution. The Board of Commissioners began talks Oct. 8 to determine which allowances under the emergency declaration could soon end.

The emergency resolution, which has been in place since March, loosened some of the county’s own regulations, allowed for more county business to be conducted remotely, and gave accommodations for businesses and residents hit financially by the pandemic-induced economic crash.

To attempt to boost the local business community, the ordinance eases restrictions on temporary signage, allows

The talks were spurred by what Grimes called a significant drop in COVID-19 cases in the county from its peak around Independence Day. companies with alcohol licenses for onsite consumption to sell beer and wine to-go, and provides waivers for alcohol sales, server permits and occupational tax penalties. The ordinance also allows a waiver of late fees for utility payments.

The declaration also allows for modifications to county business, allowing for remote work sessions, digital bid openings for projects and the online submission of planning and development permits.

Chris Grimes, county emergency management director, and County Attorney Ken Jarrard met to discuss which allowances the county should roll back. They presented their findings to commissioners.

The talks were spurred by what Grimes called a significant drop in COVID-19 cases in the county from its peak around Independence Day. The recommendations include the

removal of the utility payment waiver, temporary signage allowance and to resume reissuing alcohol sales and server permits, all beginning Nov. 9. To-go beer and wine sales, remote bid openings and the digital submission of certain development permits would continue as suggested by the county officials.

Ending remote work sessions is also on the table.

“I got the sense at the [Board of Commissioner’s] retreat…we want to go back to in-person work sessions as well,” Jarrard said.

Several commissioners voiced their support for returning to in-person meetings, especially given issues of remote public comment experienced in recent Zoning Board of Appeals meetings.

Several commissioners said that the county has had ample time to address

such problems since remote meetings began at the onset of the pandemic’s arrival to the area earlier this year.

“We can do this better,” Commissioner Todd Levent said.

District 4 representative Cindy Jones Mills said she could feel “uncomfortable” discussing a controversial issue during a meeting without all the participants able to talk in the same room.

Commission Chair Laura Semanson said it is not as simple as having a blanket return of all the county’s committees to face-to-face meetings.

“We still have limitations on the number of people allowed in the room,” Semanson said. “We could have to stage people in the lobby area…we must be cognizant of those stipulations.”

However, there is no substitute for live, in-person meetings, Semanson added.

If the county extends the option of remote public comment and cannot deliver, it should be eliminated as an option, Jarrard said.

The Board of Commissioners was scheduled to continue discussing its emergency ordinance at the Oct. 13 work session.

County finalizes rules for food trucks, mobile vendors

Advanced voting now underway

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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Advanced voting for the Nov. 3 General Election began Oct. 12.

Voters can cast their ballots from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday from Oct. 12 through Oct. 30 at the following locations; Forsyth County Voter Registration and Elections Office (1201 Sawnee Dr.); Hampton Park Library (5345 Settingdown Road); Parks & Recreation Natural Resources Operations Center (1605 Canton Highway); Sharon Springs Park Community Building (1950 Sharon Road); Midway Park Community Building (5100 Post Road); Cumming Recreation & Parks Multi-Purpose Room (437 Pilgrim Mill Road); Coal Mountain Park Community Building (3560 Settingdown Road). Early voting will also be offered at these locations on Saturday, Oct. 17 and Saturday, Oct. 24.

Early voting will also be available weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 19 through Oct. 30 and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 17 and Oct. 24 at the following locations; Olde Atlanta Clubhouse (5745 Olde Atlanta Parkway); Sharon Forks Library (2820 Old Atlanta Road); Windermere Lodge (4444 Front Nine Drive).

Ballots can also be cast at the Sexton Hall Enrichment Center (2115 Chloe Road) Oct. 24 and from Oct. 26 through Oct. 30 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County has found itself a bit behind in setting rules for the emergence of food trucks, mobile vendors and similar businesses. But county officials recently approved an ordinance that provides a far clearer and simpler approach for such companies who want to do business in Forsyth.

The Board of Commissioners greenlit its new ordinance covering food trucks, seasonal sales and mobile and temporary vendors at its Oct. 8 meeting.

The ordinance drafting process began last year following requests from mobile vendors to sell within the county, and

some issues for companies that had planned to or had already set up shop.

Commission Chair Laura Semanson said the regulations are “less archaic” and less restrictive in allowing for new businesses to come to Forsyth.

“I’m very pleased with what we’ve been able to come up with,” she said.

The ordinance allows for food trucks to operate in all commercial, mixed-use and industrial zoned portions of the county.

Food trucks will not need a business license to operate within the county unless their principal company is based in Forsyth. Jerry Oberholtzer with the Planning and Community Development Department said the new regulations are “property-owner oriented.” Food trucks will be permitted on a property, provided

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A car lover receptive to EVs Muscle cars of the 1960s and 1970s are absolute pigs to drive, and they are outshined by even basic economy cars of the present day in almost every way that matters.

You may be practiJOE PARKER cally foaming at the Editor joe@appenmediagroup.com mouth at my suggestion that a Nissan Sentra is in any way better than the Mustangs, Cougars, Barracudas, Challengers, Chevelles, Corvettes or 442s of yesteryear.

And that’s okay. I still believe the epitome of car design was the ’60s and ’70s, and there is no substitute for burbling V8s and the smell of exhaust that hasn’t been funneled through a catalytic converter.

There’s also the supreme “cool” factor of classic cars. But classic cars are otherwise abysmal in comparison to modern models.

Body roll is atrocious, brakes have the stopping power of two pieces of chewed bubble gum pressed together, they are incredibly inefficient, have the handling prowess of a fawn walking on ice and are insanely unsafe in a crash.

And yes, they are slow.

A 1969 Chevelle SS 396, perhaps not one of the fastest muscle cars of the era but easily one of the most obtainable today, gets from a stop to 60 mph in 7.6 seconds and hits the quarter mile at 15.4 seconds.

Even three-row crossovers like the Cadillac XT6 Sport and Hyundai Palisade beat those times by significant margins.

Now, this is not a column to bash classic muscle cars. Instead, it is to make a point that, while we may lament significant changes to the worldwide landscape of cars, progress is not something to be lamented.

In this instance I speak of electric cars or EVs, the future of motoring.

Toyota plans to generate half its sales from EVs five years from now, Cadillac could be all-electric by 2030, Nissan is in the process of introducing eight new EVs by 2022, and even the Mustang now has an electric variant, the Mach-E.

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Though gearheads and car lovers may bemoan electric vehicles the characteristics that make a car, well, a car as we’ve known it for well over a century, the future is not all bad.

I’ve recently piloted the 2020 Chevy Bolt and 2020 Nissan Leaf for a week at a time. Though these are still on the economy side of EVs, they are charming little hatchbacks that give a glimpse into the everyday motoring experience of tomorrow.

They are whisper-quiet, provide instant acceleration and will totally change car design when grilles are no longer needed. And no matter where you stand on the climate change issue, I struggle to think of anyone who would decry cars that produce no emissions.

There are some downsides, of course.

The charging infrastructure does not support the freedom gas-powered cars provide, or the quick refueling. And yes, EVs just don’t give us the overall sensory experience of gaspowered cars. But they are the future, and after my travels in the Bolt and Leaf, the days ahead aren’t too dark for the car lover.

In the relatively near future, EVs will dominate the roads, but there will still be a handful of gasoline powered dinosaurs, fueled by dinosaurs, on the roads. Though the car of tomorrow will be infinitely better than those of today, enthusiasts will still love the cars of old. And I’ll be one of them.

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Hazel’s house Over the years, Christina and I have moved only a few times. I wrote last week about selling our family home to our son Hans and moving into a leased townhome about a half mile away. The RAY APPEN townhome is fairly Publisher Emeritus ray@appenmediagroup.com new, large, spacious and requires no maintenance or yard work. Almost all our furniture fits and we can now walk to Wills Park or to our old home to see the grandchildren.

The move, we thought, surely was going to simplify our lives. We’ll be able to pick up and leave anytime in that old RV that we impulsively bought several years ago and have rarely used. We’ll be able to just head out to the beach whenever we want! Both of us smiled at the thought, and we also savored living in something new for a change.

Then we went on a bike ride.

We were on a Saturday morning bike ride and spotted an estate sale about a block from the new Milton library. We love window shopping and exploring. So, we parked our bikes and went in to see if

OPINION we could spot any goodies. Five minutes later, Christina turned to me and said, “We’ve got to buy this house.” The unfortunate thing with this is that we have never been big planners or particularly prudent. And, for better or worse, we often feed off each other.

“Ok,” I said. Less than three hours later, we had an accepted contract from the owners to purchase their house “as is,” and closing was in three weeks.

When we got back to our nice new townhome that morning, we poured more coffee and finished reading the AJC and our New York Times. I had made it through the “A” section of the Times when I think I sort of woke up as if in a dream.

“We didn’t just buy a house did we,” I asked Christina. “Tell me we didn’t.”

She nodded her head up and down, then shook it left and right, slowly and replied, “I think we did.”

We have a history of buying fix-meups that no one else wants. It is a genetic flaw, I think. We walk in on yellow and green shag carpet and see beautiful hardwood floors. We explore yards overrun with weeds, untrimmed hedges and random plantings and see a private courtyard inlaid with rough-hewn stone pavers in the damp ground, with green moss growing between the stones. We see stone or old brick walls, and maybe a small garden and the sound of running water. We almost don’t even notice

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the dark paneling, or the aging electric range, or the lime green refrigerator.

Part of the deal with the new fix-meup was that we told the owners they wouldn’t have to finish cleaning the house. No more estate sales unless they actually wanted to have them.

Christina accuses me of being a hoarder. I’m not, but I do like to save things. Sometimes it is hard not to.

But I’m not hoarding; that’s what other people do.

Old houses tell stories. And if one pays attention, you hear them. For as long as I can remember, I have held the old houses and the old relics of others with a respect that I don’t think I was even aware of until adulthood. I am not really sure why, but it is there.

I think it was the partially full bottle of Wild Turkey stashed way in the back of the kitchen cabinets that caught our attention first. We laughed at that one, imagining her taking a nip from time to time. And that downstairs storage room we knew was likely to hold a novel or two, and it did. Old financial records, old vinyl records, bank transactions, canning supplies and gadgets of all kinds that must have been his, lay waiting, hidden in dull brown dusty cardboard boxes held shut by brittle, yellowing transparent tape. Canning jars packed in boxes, sewing machines, cloth, cooking utensils — some new but more appropriate on a set of Father Knows Best

or Leave it to Beaver — bird houses of all kinds, gardening tools, pots and pots and several bags of unopened top soil all left for us to, well, to see and appreciate.

The closets though, were and always will be, where my breath is taken away; I can’t breathe.

Perfectly ordered rows of dresses, suits, pants and always the dozens of pairs of shoes perfectly aligned, polished, waiting, just waiting and I know that wait is now forever — Hazel and her husband won’t need that shirt or the tie, or the Sunday go to church shoes or the tennis shoes, or those boots. Hazel’s purses — some never used — wait to be used. And wait and wait.

In the back of the shelves I spot stacks of National Geographics. They’re dusty with age. I begin to pull them off the shelves to discard them but don’t make it past the third one before I stop and cannot continue. These are priceless, I think to myself. The knowledge they contain, the mystery, and the wonder is too much. Surely the grandchildren can spend hours exploring with these. Then I slowly proceed again, cover by cover, and get lost in my imagination. I stop again because I remember something — a cover so special to me from many years ago — those mystical beautiful eyes like gazing into the depth of a bottomless pool of transpar-

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Market District continues downtown Crabapple’s transformation Business, residential tenants already signing up for space

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Brent Beecham equates the rapid growth of downtown Crabapple to dropping water on a hydrationstarved ecosystem and watching the area suddenly thrive.

Market District Crabapple, a joint venture Eric Richards of Dwelling Development and Brent and Rob Beecham of Folia Group, is the latest watering pot to contribute to the rapidly expanding environment of Crabapple. The seven-building, 4-plus-acre development under construction will include residential and commercial space along the newly opened Charlotte Drive extension near Birmingham Highway.

The development recently held a preview party for those interested in relocating their business to Crabapple and those looking to call the area home. A Starbucks and jazz club have already signed the dotted line to join the development with restaurants, medical offices and other companies in talks to relocate or open in the district.

Along with additional homes nearby and the expansion of Crabapple Market, Beecham said Crabapple is primed to become a destination akin to Avalon and City Center in Alpharetta or Roswell’s Canton Street.

Not too long ago, Beecham said, the only real draw to Alpharetta was visiting a specific restaurant or business, but developments like City Center with its wide array of businesses and restaurants provided a place to spend an entire evening.

“We anticipate that’s what [Market District] will bring to Crabapple, the idea of having enough density of things to do to make it a destination,” he said. “The minute you have the draw of a destination, then other businesses will begin to thrive. People will say, ‘Why don’t we go early and go to Crabapple Market, go to Henry and Pearl and pick up some clothes, do a some shopping and eating and then go to the jazz club and get a nice, upscale drink.’ It changes the dynamic.”

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Market District Crabapple, a joint venture between Eric Richards of Dwelling Development and Brent and Rob Beecham of Folia Group, is the latest development to contribute to the rapidly expanding environment of Crabapple. like Buckhead. That change spurs North Fulton residents to stay in the area to spend their dollars and evenings.

“People are tending to stay here in the local area… and Crabapple is being added to that as a final piece of what’s going on in the area,” he said.

Those who want to be close to the action can also call Market District home. Plans call for 42 condominiums, and the development recently inked its first tenant.

Beecham expects many will want to leave their large lots, and an acre of lawn to mow, behind for the charm and walkability of the downtown district. He also expects the units to be snatched up quickly.

“My wife and I actually looked in downtown Alpharetta for a house or a condo, and a year or two later everything was sold out or double the price,” he said. “Our message at the preview party was that if you missed your opportunity in Alpharetta, don’t miss out in Crabapple.”

While downtown Crabapple may carry many semblances to City Center or Avalon as a mixed-use devel-

opment, Beecham heralds Milton’s epicenter for having its own distinct appearance.

“Crabapple is unique in that it is like an old Southern town,” he said. “We wanted to honor that down-toEarth nature that we found in Crabapple in the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s. Our buildings are not formal or over the top. We wanted it to feel like the fabric of the community. I think it’s like a step back in time a little bit, like a dressed-down Alpharetta.”

As construction crews hammer away at Market District and developments across the street, Beecham is confident Crabapple will be a new hotspot in North Fulton.

“It’s a tribute, honestly, to Milton city leaders,” he said. “They envisioned what the Crabapple district would look like and how it should play out over time, and to execute that city leadership gets people interested in the community and developers like us. It’s a testament to the private/public partnership of sorts. That’s what attracts me and a lot of people who want to live in Milton.”

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When a crisis is a catalyst Brought to you by — Alex Bragg Teaching and Learning Specialist, Woodward Academy When the pandemic appeared, it came suddenly. One week, things were as normal. The next, our students and teachers were all remote, everyone separated to ensure safety amid the danger and uncertainty. We were fortunate at Woodward Academy in having a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy, which ensured that students already were equipped technologically. We also already had in place a remote learning plan for the potential of inclement weather—we just didn’t expect this plan would need to be active for months.

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With the future pointing to a hybrid model, we and other schools are relying on technology such as the Owl Camera. The 360-degree view (as well as other views) of the classroom it provides, has been great for allowing remote learners to feel as though they are in the classroom with their teacher and peers. Because it also picks up voices and moves with the voice speaking, it has allowed remote students to easily interact with their peers as well.

This global pandemic will shape the future of education. I think if there is one thing we have learned through this, it’s that there is no replacement for a great teacher. Yes, we can use technology to facilitate learning from anywhere, but our students thrive off of connection and the relationships they build with their teachers and others in the classroom. There is greater work to be done, but I personally hope to see a push for less standardized testing in the future and more of an em-

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Pandemic, recession create crisis for women’s wellbeing Mental, physical health under increased threat

By TIFFANY GRIFFITH newsroom@appenmediagroup.com NORTH ATLANTA, Ga. — Research on America’s first six months battling the coronavirus has doctors and mental health experts alarmed. It shows dramatic increases in domestic violence, substance abuse, depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts for women.

This perfect storm is a combination of social isolation, being confined to homes with abusers, taking on most family and domestic responsibilities, working from home, working in public and financial stress if unemployed or underemployed.

“There’s been a lot of extra pressure that women seem to be bearing the brunt of,” said Dr. Rebecca Gomez, a clinical health psychologist with Wellstar Medical Group.

Data shows women are reporting greater emotional distress related to the pandemic compared to their male counterparts, Gomez said.

An August Center for Disease Control and Prevention study involving nearly 2,800 women showed more than 41 percent suffered an adverse mental or behavioral health symptom. More than 12 percent started or increased substance abuse to cope with pandemic-related stress or emotions. Nearly 250 of those women seriously considered suicide in June.

Comparing September 2019 to September 2020, Gomez said Wellstar hospitals have seen a 26 percent increase in patients experiencing suicidal thoughts or attempts.

She said seniors are also dealing more with depression and loneliness.

Many in the older population are not comfortable going to the doctor on their own or using virtual apps, she said.

Gomez offered her best advice for

getting through the hardships of the coronavirus recession.

“First and foremost, please stay connected with your medical healthcare,” Gomez said, adding the importance of exercise. “Look at your routine. Chances are they’ve changed, but are you maintaining a consistent routine?”

Gomez said 30 minutes of moderate activity a day is equivalent to a low dose antidepressant. She advises women to watch their diet and remain social while physically distancing.

Frontline numbers tell story Dr. Michael Lipscomb, a physician at Wellstar North Fulton Hospital, said the problem is apparent in his emergency room.

“There’s definitely an uptick in the number of substance abuse, depression, suicidal thoughts across most of our facilities,” Lipscomb said, speaking just of the emergency rooms alone.

Lipscomb said many Atlanta-area hospitals are so overwhelmed, patients are diverted to other medical facilities for psychiatric care. That is despite a 40 percent drop in routine and emergency room visits due to coronavirus fears.

“Our ability to take care of psychiatric patients is now stretched,” Lipscomb said.

Tammy von Nordheim, a mental health therapist at Growth and Wellness Therapy Center in Roswell, said she sees the coronavirus recession affecting women of different ages in different ways.

“I have the young group, ages 25 to 30, they are struggling more with isolation,” von Nordheim said. “They’re used to having girls’ night out. And the women ages 35 to 50, primarily they’re struggling with trying to find balance in work, family, and personal time.”

In terms of physical wellbeing during the pandemic, Johns Hopkins Medicine reports a rise in murder-suicide, involving a male partner killing a female and

Help in a crisis • Those seeking help with substance abuse or mental health can call the SAMHSA National Helpline, 1-800-662-4357.

• Domestic violence victims can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline, 1-800-799-7233.

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Authors at the New England Journal of Medicine have expressed concern that stay-at-home orders to prevent the spread of COVID-19, have trapped victims with their abusers. Their study shows many shelters and hotels remain closed or operate at limited capacity, providing fewer safe havens for women and children escaping abuse.

Internet and cellular service has become vital in maintaining communication during the pandemic. But the Journal reports many women live in areas with unreliable service, and those with access might have an abuser listening nearby.

escalates when you reach the age of 75 or 80.”

If you need to be seen by a doctor, Lipscomb said, don’t fear the hospital, because the risk of catching the coronavirus is extremely low. The experts also stressed the importance of normalizing mental healthcare.

Racial unrest in 2020 adds another layer of tension, von Nordheim said.

“I have a section of women who are struggling to manage the different personalities they have to work with, whether it’s a cultural or racial situation,” she said. “As we know, COVID has brought out with it a lot of extra stress that has always been there, but it’s really found a way to rear its ugly head. So, they’re trying to find a level of respect for what they bring to the table.”

Doctors have called upon society and elected leaders to address the wellness of women who are struggling or in danger during the pandemic. They also urge women to be intentional about their self-care.

“The biggest thing I would say is take some time out for yourself. It’s totally 100 percent okay to say, ‘I need some me time and I am not going to be apologetic about Solution it,’” von Nordheim said.

Race is also a factor There is also the racial element to the coronavirus and recession, which the experts agree is having a significant impact on the wellbeing of Black and Latina women.

“If you look at the number of COVID deaths, comparing White Americans to Black Americans, the graph is staggering,” Wellstar’s Lipscomb said. “Across all age groups, the death rates, are double for the Black population. That

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“The opening of the Matt Town Center is a first of many things,” District 4 Commissioner Cindy Mills said. “It’s the first shopping center to open in this area as well as the largest commercial complex to open thus far under the new architectural guidelines of the Coal Mountain Overlay. I am grateful it recognized the heritage of the Matt community in its name as it follows in the footsteps of other grocers like Loy Grogan, Roy Moore, Ollie Hurt and Leon Roland that came before them in this area.”

Publix will be joined by several other tenants within the Matt Town Center

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There are also some exceptions that will allow food trucks at governmentsponsored special events on agricultural properties or in residential areas for HOA events that are not open to the public.

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development. Current tenants include Reveille Cafe, Laredo’s Cantina & Taqueria, Peaches and Pine, Great Clips, Alpha Nail Salon and the UPS Store.

Students asked to participate in fire safety video contest FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Fire Department is asking all county students to submit a fire safety video up to 60 seconds in length on any fire safety message.

Submissions will be accepted through Oct. 16 with the winner announced Oct. 19.

The winner of the video contest will receive four tickets to a local corn maze and pumpkin patch. The winning video will be featured on the County’s television station TV Forsyth (Comcast channel 23, AT&T channel 99), the County’s social media channels and website.

Mobile vendors, those selling nonfood items, are permitted in certain zones with approval from the Planning Commission with a zoning condition amendment required for sellers to operate in mixed-use areas.

Food trucks and mobile vendors will have to abide by certain regulations, including setbacks and parking.

Seasonal sales and temporary vendors, such as roadside fireworks or pumpkin sales, are permitted in several areas of the county with a conditional use permit required in some zones.

Exceptions include any nonprofits or places of worship.

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Continued from Page 7 ent opal stones. Those eyes. Almost in a frenzy, I start grabbing stacks of National Geographics by the handful and thumbing just through the covers searching. Handful after handful — faster and faster. Then I halt and forget to breathe. Those eyes stare back at me. Of course, I would find her. Didn’t I know that? I didn’t dare hope that the follow up cover (published 7 years after

the first story) would also be among the stacks, but it was.

The two covers tell as much a story as a house does — and more. The story is about time — about little girls growing up and people’s lives — about people like Christina and me, peddling to estate sales, and about Hazel and the clothes she sewed, and about the Cardinals and Bluebirds that lived in her birdhouses and how much she enjoyed feeding them.

Old houses never die, nor do the memories, times and lives they contain.

DEATH NOTICES Arlene Estelle Avakian, 56, of Cumming, passed away October 2, 2020.

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Linda A. Bagwell, 79, of Roswell, passed away September 28, 2020.

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Glenn D. Ginger, 53, of Cumming, passed away Roswell Funeral Home September 30, 2020.

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Richard Kleisner, 65, of Alpharetta, passed away September 25, 2020.

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Mary Margaret (Peggy) Patterson Kerr, 87, of Cumming, passed away October 2, 2020.

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Ryan Pierce, 53, passed away October 2, 2020.

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Mary Lou Bickes, 94, of Roswell, passed away October 3, 2020. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Kathy Sue Caldwell, 59, passed away October 3, 2020. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.

John Gallagher, 73, of Milton, passed away October 5, 2020.

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Linda Gail Larson, 70, passed away September 30, 2020. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.

Helen Montagliani, 78, of Milton, passed away October 5, 2020. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Jamie Hill Overton, 87, passed away September 30, 2020. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.

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Herbert Severit, 87, of Roswell, passed away September 29, 2020.

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Phyllis Ann (McGarry) Swistock, 80, of Cumming, passed away October 4, 2020.

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Ella Jane Tidwell, 86, of Cumming, passed away October 4, 2020.

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Richard Tillis, 63, of Alpharetta, passed away October 4, 2020.

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John Thomas Vanderhoof, 89, of Cumming, passed away October 2, 2020.

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Walter M. Weber Jr., 92, of Cumming, passed away October 2, 2020.

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If you require a paper application or an alternate format, please contact us at 770-887-2363 extension 7568.

Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of Females, Minorities, Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Sawnee EMC is VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Drug Free Workplace.

Dispatcher Sawnee EMC is seeking a Dispatcher with electric utility experience to dispatch workers for customer service or emergency repairs to electric power transmission lines.

Requires high school diploma or equivalency, map reading and line design knowledge, working knowledge of radio operation, problem solving and communication skills by radio, telephone and in person. Related experience preferred. Must be available for alternate shift assignments and irregular work hours, including evenings and weekends.

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Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of Females, Minorities, Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Sawnee EMC is VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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