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Forsyth Central falls to Alpharetta

By ANNABELLE REITER annabelle@appenmedia.com

ALPHARETTA, Ga — The Alpharetta Raiders won their first game of the season 32-14 Sept. 19 at home against Forsyth Central High.

It was head coach Brian Landis’ first win for the Raiders. Players say he has revitalized the program with a new air of discipline and accountability.

Linebacker Duke Condie scored the first touchdowns of his high school (or middle school) career with 3-yard and 2-yard rushes.

Condie was brought in on third down and goal in

the fourth quarter after he had already proved once in the first period that he was good for muscling in the last few yards of a drive.

“The last time I scored was a 2-point conversion in middle school, so this was a new experience and it was awesome,” he said. “We played hard. We’re building off that and cleaning up some mistakes for next week.”

Condie plays on both sides of the ball, logging multiple key tackles including two for loss. Several first downs came with the help of blocking by the senior.

Guardians say fare hike hurts disabled adults

By JON WILCOX jon@appenmedia.com

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A group of residents say a fare increase in Forsyth County’s rideshare program is making it too expensive for those with special needs to get around.

Diane Spencer and other guardians appeared at the Sept. 18 Forsyth County Commission meeting to speak against the price hike, asking commissioners to find a solution.

“Nobody thinks about how to get these people to places,” Spencer said. “Matthew has even done so well that he has a job for a few hours twice a week, but without transportation to and from all these things while I’m at work, he would be stuck at home.”

Effective Sept. 1, prices more than doubled for users of Common Courtesy, a program that provides reduced fares for rideshare services like Lyft and Uber. Under a joint agreement with the county, riders paid $2 for trips. Under the revised system, riders pay the first $5 of a fare with the county paying the next $8.

Jean O’Sullivan, standing with her 32-year-old son Danny who has Down syndrome, tells Forsyth County commissioners Sept. 18 that fare increases to Common Courtesy are making daily travel too difficult.

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Cocaine allegedly found inside inmate’s wallet

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Deputies allegedly discovered a baggie of cocaine in a 36-year-old Cumming man’s wallet at the Forsyth County Jail Sept. 9.

The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office said deputies found the drug while admitting the man into the jail. He had been initially arrested on an outstanding warrant.

Deputies found the baggie in the bottom of his wallet while conducting an inventory of his possessions, the report said.

The man said he had no idea what the substance was.

The incident was classified as a felony possession of cocaine. — Jon Wilcox

Burglars leave wet mess at Wedgefield Court home

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Deputies investigated a reported home burglary that resulted in extensive flooding to the structure Sept. 13.

The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were dispatched to the Wedgefield Court home a little before noon.

The home’s owner, a 63-year-old Alpharetta man, said he discovered a water valve was left open in an upstairs bathroom about 10:30 a.m. Water damage was discovered throughout the home.

Deputies suspect the home was entered through the garage, and signs of a forced entry were found, the sheriff’s office said. A door frame was cracked, and the garage door showed signs it

had been pried.

The owner said a family had recently moved out of the home, adding they were “difficult to deal with.”

Deputies canvassed the area, reviewing security cameras at nearby homes. Nothing of interest was found.

A 15-year-old girl who lives nearby recalled hearing a crashing sound at 9:30 p.m. Sept. 10.

The home is valued at $593,700. The incident was classified as a first degree forced burglary of a home.

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Inmate faces drug charge while serving time in jail

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A Forsyth County Jail inmate was charged with methamphetamine possession after deputies allegedly discovered the drug in his clothing Sept. 13.

The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office said the 42-year-old male inmate was searched after a piece of a lighter fell from him in the medical unit. A resulting search also found a partially burned backing of an ID sticker.

The inmate said he found the objects in his cell.

The remainder of the lighter was discovered in a sock next to the man’s bed, the sheriff’s office said. A clear baggie with suspected methamphetamine was found in his pocket, the sheriff’s office said.

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Police detain three men on drug-related charges

ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell police arrested two Atlanta men in their 30s Sept. 14 after an officer found three men loitering behind the Exxon gas station at Holcomb Bridge and Old Dogwood roads.

When an officer spoke with the group to gather their information, it was discovered one of the three men had been trespassed from the gas station in November 2024.

That suspect’s information is omitted from the report after he was denied entry into Fulton County Jail for medical reasons and returned to the gas station.

After receiving consent to search one of the suspect’s bags, officers said they found plastic straws and white powder residue, commonly used to consume narcotics.

A 30-year-old Atlanta man was found in possession of a clear pill bottle with clear baggies inside.

As one officer tried to detain the 30-year-old, he took off running. One officer said he deployed his Taser, immobilizing the man and placed him in handcuffs.

Officers said they also saw one of the suspects, a 39-year-old Atlanta man, who grabbed the pill bottle and threw it into a bush. The substances in the pill bottle later tested positive for fentanyl and methamphetamine, police said.

An ambulance arrived to medically clear the man who had been tased.

After receiving a tetanus shot at Wellstar North Fulton Medical Center, officers said they transported all three suspects to holding cells at headquarters where the men were reportedly able to ingest narcotics hidden in their underwear.

Police said one suspect was transported back to the hospital for clearance again.

Eventually, officers transported all three suspects to Fulton County Jail, but the one who had received medical clearance was denied entry due to his withdrawal symptoms.

Officers charged the 39-year-old Atlanta man with felony possession of Schedule I/II controlled substances, possession of drug-related objects and loitering. The 30-year-old Atlanta man received the same charges, plus a charge for obstruction of law enforcement for attempting to flee.

There was no information provided by police on the third suspect.

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William Kent Krueger doubles up on Forsyth library events Oct. 9-10

By KATHY DES JARDINS CIOFFI newsroom@appenmedia.com

Internationally acclaimed writer William Kent Krueger, author of New York Times bestsellers “Ordinary Grace,” “This Tender Land” and “The River We Remember” as well as an award-winning mystery series, will lead a pair of Forsyth Reads Together events Oct. 9 and 10.

With more than 1.5 million books sold, Krueger will be discussing “Apostle’s Cove,” the latest in his Cork O'Connor series, which is being adapted for television by the production company behind the “Outlander” series, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

On Oct. 9, the Minnesota-based

Friday, Oct. 3-Sunday, Oct. 5, Roswell Reads Rewind. Play literary catch-up with online recordings of eight Roswell Reads authors: Fredrik Backman, Ron Rash, William Kent Krueger, Geraldine Brooks, Laura Morelli, Ann Patchett, Delia Owens and Rick Bragg. Free. Registration required. eventbrite. com/e/roswell-reads-rewind-2025-tickets1633189837769?aff=oddtdtcreator

Friday, Oct. 3, Saturday, Oct. 25, and Monday, Oct. 27, Emily Carpenter discussing “Gothictown.” On Oct. 3, she will be at Read It Again Bookstore at 7 p.m. Wine will be served and “Gothictown” purchase is required. 3630 Peachtree Parkway, Suite 314, Suwanee. 770232-9331. read-it-again.com. Oct. 25, Atlanta Authors will host Carpenter at a free 2 p.m. event at Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St. Registration requested. AtlantaAuthorsga.com. Carpenter’s free Oct. 27 presentation will be hosted by the Friends of the Northside Library and Bookmiser at Northside Library, 3295 Northside Parkway NW, Atlanta. 6 p.m. 770509-5611. bookmiser.net/events.html.

Saturday, Oct. 4, Melanie Sue Bowles and Kimberly Brock delving into “Little Pearl.” 1 p.m. Free. Poe & Company Bookstore, 1890 Heritage Walk, Suite P101, Milton. 770-7975566. Poeandcompanybookstore.com.

Tuesday, Oct. 7, Marc Cameron, New York Times bestseller, detailing his new thriller, “Dead Line,” an Arliss Cutter novel. Free. 6 p.m. Presented by Bookmiser, in collaboration with Milton Branch Library. 855 Mayfield Road, Milton. 770-509-5611. bookmiser.net/events. html.

Thursday, Oct. 9, and Friday, Oct. 10, William Kent Krueger, New York Times bestselling author, unveiling “Apostle’s Cove,” the 21st installment of his Cork O'Connor series. Free or $30.75 with book, provided by Bookmiser. 6 p.m. Oct. 9 standby line only. Noon Oct. 10. Both presentations are at Sharon Forks Library, 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming. eventbrite.com/e/an-afternoon-with-williamkent-krueger-tickets-1447026879349?aff=od dtdtcreator

author will be in conversation with Patti Callahan Henry, author of 18 novels, including her most recent NYT bestseller, “The Story She Left Behind.” A standby line will be available for the sold-out 6 p.m. event at Sharon Forks Library, 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming.

Krueger’s Oct. 10 appearance will be from noon-2 p.m., also at Sharon Forks Library. Tickets are free or $30.75 with book, which includes priority seating and photos with the author for the first 50 pre-orders.

Details about Krueger’s appearances and other October author events are below.

Friday, Oct. 10, George Weinstein, Atlanta Writers Club executive director, signing and conferring on books. 3 p.m. Free. Kroger, 12460 Crabapple Road, Alpharetta. georgeweinstein.com.

Saturday, Oct. 11, bilingual story time with Mayra Cuevas and her picture book, “My Abuela is a Bruja.” 11 a.m. Free. Read It Again Bookstore3630 Peachtree Parkway, Suite 314, Suwanee. 770-232-9331. read-it-again.com. Saturday, Oct. 11, horror author Andrew K. Clark examining “Where Dark Things Rise.” Free. Johns Creek Books, 6000 Medlock Bridge Road. 770-696-9999. johnscreekbooks.com.

Tuesday, Oct. 14, Chuck Storla launching “Murder Two Doors Down: An HOA Homicide Mystery.” 5:30 p.m. Free or $21.50 with book. Poe & Company Bookstore, 1890 Heritage Walk, Suite P101, Milton. 770-797-5566. Poeandcompanybookstore.com.

Tuesday, Oct. 21, G.A. Sallee, Shannon C. Singleton and Carrigan Richards. A Novel Idea presents the trio discussing their novels, “True Crime Fact or Fiction,” “Peace Amid the Chaos,” and “Phantom Delusions,” respectively. 7 p.m. Free. Roswell Junction, 340 South Atlanta St., Roswell, GA 30075. anovelidea.us. Wednesday, Oct. 22, Ashley Baker on “The Ashes of Us.” 7 p.m. Free. Sharon Forks Library, 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming. forsythpl.org/event/14311310

Tuesday, Oct. 28. Marie Bostwick explores “The Book Club for Troublesome Women.”

1 p.m. Free. Author joining via Zoom. Johns Creek Books, 6000 Medlock Bridge Road. 770-696-9999. johnscreekbooks.com.

Thursday, Oct. 30, E.J. Wade and Karen Spears Zacharias recount “The Devil’s Pulpit & Other Mostly True Scottish Misadventures.” 5:30 p.m. Free. Poe & Company Bookstore, 1890 Heritage Walk, Suite P101, Milton. 770797-5566. Poeandcompanybookstore.com. To submit an author event for the upcoming month, email Kathy Des Jardins Cioffi at kathydesjardins3@gmail.com by the 15th.

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Alpharetta girls sweep Denmark in volleyball

By ANNABELLE REITER annabelle@appenmedia.com

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga — The Alpharetta volleyball team traveled to Denmark High School Sept. 18 to sweep the Danes 3-0.

Alpharetta, currently ranked No. 1 in all classifications in Georgia, has lost only one match this season to Cartersville. The Raiders have dropped just six sets all year, securing the No. 13 spot on MaxPreps’ national rankings.

Returning seniors libero Kailey Leonard, middle blocker Audrey Simpson, an Alabama commit, outside hitter Kennedi White, committed to Emory, and right side Stephanie Payne, still uncommitted and on the All-American watchlist, are two-time champions with the Raiders.

Replacing three starters in the class of 2025 has gone smoothly for Alpharetta. White was playing last year behind Brooke Boyles, who finished in the top 30 for total kills in Georgia. Simpson had been playing behind Madison McLin, who had the fourth-highest hitting percentage in the state.

The Raiders have turned to the youth to replace Abigail Li, their setter

now playing at Georgia Tech. Freshman Susie Dai posted 13 assists against the Danes. Sophomore Harsha Velugoti contributed 12.

Libero Kailey Leonard, who played one set as defensive specialist while fellow senior Tabitha Estes got a turn in the dark jersey, had 13 serve receives and 11 digs, including multiple impressive ups on FAMU commit Azaria Ehima.

Ehima and the Danes kept the Raiders busy with a back-and-forth first set. Alpharetta survived after numerous ties and lead changes, 26-24.

The Raiders cleaned up errors in the second set, seeing success by sharing the sets among all hitters. All 15 members of Alpharetta’s team touched the court, closing out set two 25-17.

Sophomore Leilani Lamar, a transfer

this season from Tampa Prep, logged three straight aces in the second set, a solo block and four kills against the Danes.

“The players and coaches have been really welcoming,” she said. “Everyone stepped up and we all really just played our best today.”

The Danes came out hot in the third set, keeping the score close until Alpharetta went on a 5-0 run to go up 168. The Raiders closed out strong, 25-14.

Alpharetta co-head coach Elizabeth Margeson said that even in a year that included replacing three starters, continuity has been maintained, even strengthened this season.

“We have a very deep team, at every position,” she said. “We have a sophomore and a freshman at setter, and they’ve been consistent throughout the season. It’s really a testament to how hard they work and the older girls they have around them with great communication.”

Denmark opposite Azaria Ehima had a down night after a season-high 21 kills against Forsyth Central Sept. 16. Ehima logged nine kills and two aces against the Raiders.

Johns Creek wins identity in campaign for ZIP code

By JON WILCOX jon@appenmedia.com

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Johns Creek residents will soon lay claim to their own identity when a U.S. Postal Service decision goes into effect this fall.

City Council members, Postal Service officials and residents celebrated the decision Sept. 18 at City Hall. It is the latest development in a years-long battle to unify the city and simplify mailing.

Starting in October or November, all city residents and businesses can list “Johns Creek” on their addresses

by adding four extra numbers.

City addresses have long fallen under several neighboring cities’ Postal Service jurisdictions and ZIP codes, Mayor John Bradberry said.

Areas of the city had postal addresses for neighboring cities of Alpharetta and Duluth. The new ZIP+4 will allow Johns Creek residents and businesses to add four digits – preceded by a hyphen – to their current ZIP code identifying the location as Johns Creek.

“This is a big deal,” Bradberry said.

In July, the mayor announced the city had officially requested the change.

City officials previously considered lobbying for a unique ZIP code, with U.S. Rep. Rich McCormick and U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff backing the effort.

City officials decided to pursue the ZIP+4 change after learning a unique ZIP code request could be rejected.

Richard Brooks, a management consultant with the Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce, said he expects the change to benefit local businesses.

He said franchises in particular may see less confusion about the locations of their businesses.

“This is a huge step in the right

direction for economic development,” Brooks said.

Mona Elgomayel, a long-time resident and Realtor, agreed the change will make it easier to do business in the city.

Clients are often confused about the location of homes when their addresses list them as inside another city, she said.

She said she also feels pride with being able to finally claim the city as her home on her address.

“It’s really just gonna make us more of a force in north Atlanta,” she said.

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From diner to interstate icon

Waffle House marks 70 years

By DEAN HESSE dean@appenmedia.com

AVONDALE ESTATES, Ga. — Waffle House celebrated its 70th anniversary on Sept. 6 with free waffles and a look back at how a neighborhood diner became an American institution during an open house at the Waffle House Museum.

"Today's event is all about supporting the community and celebrating our 70th anniversary," said Bud Whitmire, vice president of corporate affairs for Waffle House.

The Waffle House story began on Labor Day weekend in 1955, when neighbors Joe Rogers Sr. and Tom Forkner opened the first Waffle House at 2719 E. College Ave. in Avondale Estates. Their vision was straightforward: create "a good, neighborhood-friendly restaurant that folks could enjoy 24 hours a day," Whitmire said.

That original location, now preserved as the Waffle House Museum and designated as Unit No. 1, has grown into a chain of over 2,000 restaurants in 25 states.

Waffle House's expansion paralleled the development of America's interstate system.

"The highway system kind of grew us," Whitmire noted. "People wanted a good, safe, friendly place to stop on the road, and so we really grew along with the interstate system."

This growth strategy helped establish Waffle House as more than just a restaurant—it became a reliable roadside beacon for travelers.

The chain's commitment to staying open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, led to an unexpected claim to fame: the Waffle House Index, an informal measure used to assess storm damage.

"We're always open, unless there's a really bad storm. But safety is first," Whitmire said. "If we've got people, and we've got power and we've got food, we can serve the community. If we're closed or can't get back open, then it got hit really hard, but we try to be there for the community as quickly as we can. That's one of our signatures."

Behind the Scenes

Visitors to the 70th anniversary celebration learned some insider secrets,

including how Waffle House cooks manage orders as they’re called out. The chain uses a unique coding system involving

From left, Anthony McFarlane, mom Leslie McFarlane and Lauryn McFarlane enjoy free waffles at the Waffle House Museum open house on Sept. 6. Anthony's favorite is the chocolate chip waffle, Leslie's is the pecan waffle and Lauryn likes her waffles plain.

condiment packets and their placement on plates to communicate order specifications.

"We've got a kind of coding system on

the plates," Whitmire revealed. "You mark the plates with a jelly packet or condiments. Different positions on the plate represent different ways to cook your eggs, how you like your sandwiches and meats cooked, all that sort of stuff."

As for the most popular menu items? Hash browns and waffles remain the crowd favorites, according to Whitmire.

The celebration featured free waffles, including a limited-availability birthday cake waffle, self-guided museum tours and Waffle House merchandise. The Waffle House Museum welcomes visitors through quarterly open houses, with dates posted at wafflehouse.com/museum/ and guided tours on request.

"Thank you to our customers and our community for being loyal to us," Whitmire said. "We appreciate the loyalty, and we're just honored to continue serving for another 70 years, at least."

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Madden Perry, who worked three years at Waffle House and has the tattoo to prove it, attends the open house and 70th anniversary celebration at the Waffle House Museum on Sept. 6.

Milton hosts webinar on mental wellness

By ANNABELLE REITER annabelle@appenmedia.com

MILTON, Ga — The City of Milton hosted its annual mental health webinar Sept. 16, choosing this year’s topic as “from heartache to growth: understanding trauma, grief and the power of support.”

The Lou Ruspi Jr. (LRJ) Foundation gave a presentation, highlighting the individuality of healing from trauma and grief.

This was the seventh year that the LRJ Foundation has put on the mental wellness webinar for the City of Milton. Teressa Ruspi-Stann is the co-founder and executive director of the foundation, which was established in 2012 after the loss of Teressa’s brother Lou Jr. to suicide.

Teressa and sister Karla founded LRJ in Pennsylvania and have expanded to include mental health professionals and educators committed to youth wellness. The organization has reached more than 90,000 people, most between the ages of 12-18.

Their motto is “better than yesterday,” inspiring to build stronger, healthier communities.

“Mindset matters in suicide prevention awareness,” Teressa said in the webinar.

Three practitioners from Johns Creek Alpharetta Counseling provided some education and insight into the

psychology behind grief and trauma, along with the basics of treatment methods and when to seek help for these issues.

Ginny Yose, a certified traumatologist who specializes in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy, spelled out how after 4-6 weeks, effects of a trauma should subside.

At that point, if someone is still struggling with trauma symptoms such as nightmares and flashbacks, it may be time to seek professional help.

Maddie and Riley Paul, who grew up in Forsyth County, told their story of healing after the loss of their father to suicide in 2024.

Maddie stressed that although mental health and suicide prevention can be a taboo topic, the importance of raising awareness still stands.

Riley, who plans to get her master’s in trauma therapy, detailed her grief journey and how writing letters to her dad helped in the process.

Inspired by their dad’s misfortune and recognizing the growing need after four suicides in Forsyth County in the first four weeks of 2025, the sisters held a “Run Towards Tomorrow 5k” to honor their dan and every life lost to suicide.

Teressa Ruspi-Stann wrapped up the webinar by going over key takeaways, above all to explore local mental wellness resources.

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Melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, is more common in men than women. That raises the question: does testosterone fuel melanoma? Is estrogen protective? Or are behavioral differences the real factor?

The answer is more complicated. Women actually develop slightly more melanomas than men until their late 40s. Then, around age 50, male incidence soars. By age 80, men develop three times as many melanomas as women.

If testosterone were causing melanomas and estrogen were protective, we would expect the opposite trend: higher rates in young men, then narrowing differences as testosterone declines with age. Instead, women lead in youth—when men’s testosterone is highest.

The Tanning Bed Effect

One explanation may lie in tanning salons. Roughly 75% of tanning bed users are women, most aged 16 to 29.

Tanning bed use increases melanoma risk by about 75%. “Heavy users”—with more than 100 sessions—face a 150–200% higher risk. One study even estimated a nearly 2%

Because women use tanning beds far more often than men, this may explain why women develop more melanomas before age 50. But it does not explain why men overtake women so dramatically afterward.

Sun and Biology

Studies suggest men generally experience more outdoor sun exposure than women. Still, that alone doesn’t account for the gap.

Biology likely plays a role. Estrogen tends to strengthen the immune system, while testosterone suppresses parts of it. T cells—critical in fighting viruses and cancer—are more adversely affected by testosterone than B cells. That difference could make men more vulnerable.

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Sex differences extend beyond hormones. Women have two X chromosomes, men an X and a Y. The X chromosome contains more tumorsuppressing genes. In effect, women often have a genetic “backup” that men lack.

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For anyone on a Medicare Advantage Plan or a Stand-Alone Prescription Drug Plan, you should be receiving your ANOC right about now. This is your Annual Notice of Change. How will these plans change for 2026, you ask?

On Prescription Drug Plans, expect higher monthly premiums. Many drug plans will be using the standard $615 deductible on brand name medicines. And then, there is always a possibility of formulary changes on the prescriptions you take. For example, the drug that is currently at a lower Tier 3 cost could now be Tier 4 in 2026. For those do-it-yourselfers, the easiest way to verify these tier level changes is by visiting Medicare.gov and using the Prescription Drug Plan Finder Tool.

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Other cancers show a similar pattern. Colon cancer is 33% more common in men. Leukemia is 37% more common. In the U.S., melanoma is about 36% more common in men than in women.

Clinical Impact

What does this mean for patients?

I recently had a patient with a history of skin cancer—though not melanoma— ask if he should continue testosterone therapy.

A large Medicare study found that men who had taken supplemental testosterone were about 70% more likely to be diagnosed with melanoma. But the study could not control for other factors such as sun exposure or tanning bed use. Were testosterone users simply spending more time outdoors? How much of the risk came from the hormone itself?

Research also shows that men with metastatic melanoma and high testosterone levels tend to do worse. Whether testosterone supplementation should be avoided in men with only localized melanoma or other skin cancers is controversial. A patient might harbor undetectable metastatic melanoma, and

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supplemental testosterone could accelerate its growth.

Patient Choice

In this country, patient freedom is paramount. The physician’s role is often to present the data and allow the patient to decide.

Some patients want to maximize life expectancy. Others balance quality and quantity of life. For some, the energy and mood benefits of testosterone may outweigh uncertain cancer risks. For others, minimizing risk comes first.

Based on current literature, the right answer is patient-specific.

The Bottom Line

Testosterone may contribute to worse outcomes in advanced melanoma, and supplementation could raise melanoma risk. But the evidence is not definitive.

What is clear is that prevention and early detection matter most. Avoiding tanning beds, protecting your skin from UV exposure, and getting regular dermatology exams remain the best ways to lower melanoma risk.

For someone with a history of melanoma, testosterone supplementation is likely contraindicated. For others, the decision comes down to preference, risk tolerance, and weighing likely quality of life benefits against poorly defined quantity of life concerns.

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The history and future of polo in Alpharetta

BOB MEYERS Columnist

Those familiar with the sport of polo are aware of the Chukkar Farm in Alpharetta, founded by Jack Cashin (1926-2019) and his wife Helen (1925-2014) in 1980. Noted for its beautiful setting with pastures, woods and creeks, the property includes a polo field, a covered outdoor special events feature and facilities for horses. The property was 110 acres when the Cashins bought it. It had been a cattle ranch beginning in the 1930s.

After Jack’s death operations were maintained by the family until it was put up for sale. By then, the property was 70 acres. In May 2025, Kristen Colby and her father Ken Millen purchased the property. They plan to continue the polo and special events that made the Chukkar Farm so successful.

Polo is one of the world’s oldest team sports. Its origins date back to the 6th century BC in Persia, now Iran. It started as a game to train cavalry, with up to 100 players on each side. Over time, it was adopted by the gentry and royalty and spread to the Far East. In the 1860s, it was introduced to England by British cavalry officers.

Polo is normally played with two teams of four players on a grass field and is played professionally in 16 countries. An outdoor field is huge, 300 yards long by 160 yards wide, equal in square feet to about nine football fields.

The game is played in segments, each called a chukker. The purpose of dividing the game into chukkers is to provide both horses and players time to rest. There are six chukkers in a game, each lasting 6 minutes, 30 seconds. Note that the spelling of chukker is slightly different from the spelling of Chukkar Farm, possibly a marketing decision by Jack Cashin.

The Alpharetta polo field is not official size. It is 225 yards by 125 yards because, from the beginning, Jack sought to teach novice players the joys of the sport.

Jack was a most amazing fellow. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he served two years during World War ll in the U.S. Army Air Corps training as a pilot. However, the war ended before he was deployed overseas, so he enrolled at Colgate University. He worked for Business Week Magazine as their advertising director in the 1950s and 1960s.

Sometime in the 1960s, he decided to start his own publication, Dare magazine, which was distributed nationwide and was particularly popular on college campuses. It lasted about six years according to his son Jason. As publisher, Jack felt obliged to take part

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Four-star edge Jaxon Holly was another highlight of the Raiders defense, logging a pass deflection and the only sack alongside several tackles. Holly has upward of 29 Division I offers, including UGA, Ole Miss, Texas A&M and Michigan.

One of the strongest defensive

People can learn to play polo at a young age at the Chukkar Farm in Alpharetta. The game is played by two opposing teams of four mounted players. Scoring is done by using a long-handled wooden mallet to hit a small, hard plastic ball through the opposing team's goal. The game usually lasts one to two hours, divided into periods called chukkers.

in daring activities. He tried his hand at skydiving, race car driving and racing sailboats, for example.

He came to Georgia in 1973 where he and Helen started Cashin’s Place, a chain of six restaurants. They were particularly successful at Merchant’s Walk in East Cobb and Cumberland Mall where it was one of the original tenants when the mall opened in 1973. Jack ran for the U.S. Senate as a Libertarian in 1996 and for governor in 1998 and 2016.

Three of Jack’s children lived on the farm and raised their families there. Jason Cashin bought 10 acres from his father in the 1990s and raised a son on the farm. Jason says he is “glad the purchasers of the property plan to maintain it and fix it up properly.”

Kristen Colby is also quite amazing. In 2021 she bought a run down but very historic house in Alpharetta, and after several years of sweat and tears, brought it back to life magnificently. I wrote a column about the house in July 2023. The house will be on this year’s annual Milton Tour of Homes in September.

Kristen’s dad Ken Millen will manage the polo property. He knows how to run a business with his background in technology and human resources. A graduate of Georgia Tech, he was an executive with

backs on the field was junior Noah Glover who notched multiple forced incompletions.

Quarterback Matthew Schletty, who has been described by Landis as “the juice of the team,” threw for 117 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions and added two more touchdowns rushing.

The Raiders had their first lead of the season going into halftime, 13-0. The Bulldogs fired back, with a 12yard rushing touchdown by quarter -

Kristen Colby, new owner of Chukkar Farm and Polo Club, is shown with an Argentine Thoroughbred polo pony. Even though they are called polies, they are not small. They must be quick and agile, able to turn quickly and to not be afraid to bump into other horses. Their tails are braided to ensure they do not interfere with play.

several major companies before retiring, including IBM and Sears Roebuck.

Operations continue even while Kristen and Ken refine plans for the future. They will maintain the property’s focus on polo and will do some necessary repair work. They will continue to emphasize charitable work, for example, the annual Down and Derby fundraising event hosted by Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. They will host entertainment programs and will board horses, and of course will continue polo instruction and games from April through October.

“We are excited to be stewards of Chukkar Farm, to connect the past legacy of the Cashin family farm with its future as we create memories with old and new friends from the community,” Kristen says.

Bob is director emeritus of the Milton Historical Society and a Member of the City of Alpharetta Historic Preservation Commission. You can email him at bobmey@bellsouth.net. Bob welcomes suggestions for future columns about local history.

back Carter Jackson

Jackson threw 12-28 for 129 yards and rushed for the first of the Bulldogs’ two touchdowns.

Georgia Southern commit Max Haertel was a Swiss Army knife for the Bulldogs, with multiple key tackles and forcing his way in for the second Central touchdown. The extra point put the Bulldogs up by 1.

Alpharetta then tightened up on defense to stifle Central’s rush, forcing the punting unit in and allowing the

Raiders’ offense to resume work. Schletty threw a 40-yard touchdown to senior Thomas Byrd to respond, putting the Raiders back in the lead to start the fourth quarter.

Condie then pulled in his second score, and Schletty rushed for the final nail in the Bulldogs’ coffin. Alpharetta faces off against North Atlanta Sept. 26. Forsyth Central has a bye next week, then will go up against West Forsyth Oct. 3.

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Commissioners approved the hike after officials highlighted increased service costs amid a fare schedule that has remained the same for years.

Guardians said they worry they will be unable to regularly use the service because shouldering the remaining cost is proving too costly.

Spencer said the money Matthew makes is now totally spent on paying for his travel.

“Matthew would be in the red for how much money he makes for his couple of hours each week to try and get transportation back and forth,” she said.

Roy Rickert, director of public transportation, previously said ridership and costs have increased sharply since the COVID-19 pandemic. Rider -

ship for Common Courtesy, which is the product of Link Forsyth, the county's first public transportation master plan, has risen 163 percent. Costs, he said, have climbed 253 percent.

“In an effort to be good stewards of public funds, it is important to control these costs, so that we can continue to provide transportation services to those with no other options,” Rickert said. “Raising fares is not something that is taken lightly.”

Beverly Hegi said her 53-year-old son Matthew regularly uses Common Courtesy to visit Creative Enterprises, a nonprofit that provides services for those with physical and intellectual disabilities.

Creative Enterprises, which provides training and employment services, allows Matthew opportunities to socialize and gives him something to do, she said. During his 10 years there, she believes the center has enriched his life, improving his overall

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“It’s good for him,” she said. “It keeps him from sitting home and watching TV and playing video games.”

Jean O’Sullivan, whose 32-year-old son has Down syndrome, said Creative Enterprises is about a 45-minute round trip from their home on the western edge of the county. He has been attending since 2020.

O’Sullivan said attending has allowed Danny to find meaning in life and make new friends. After returning home, he often tells his mother excitedly about his day there.

“In order to attend the program, Danny needs some help,” she said. “He is never going to be able to drive.”

She also said she worries about the safety of her son and others if they are required to stay at home alone.

“This program is key to his functioning as a community-involved resident in Forsyth County,” she said.

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