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By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com BROOKHAVEN, Ga. — Local law enforcement agencies arrested 21 people during an undercover child sex sting operation that occurred during the fiveday period leading up the Super Bowl. Dubbed “Operation Interception” by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the sting was centered on Brookhaven in DeKalb County. Those arrested were charged with human trafficking or CHEUNG were arrested under the Computer or Electronic Pornography and Child Exploitation Prevention Act of 2007. Further charges may be forthcoming, police said. Most of those arrested were men between the ages of 20-55 who had traveled to the Atlanta metropolitan area to solicit sex from a child. Many of the suspects were also found in possession of illegal drugs, police said. One Alpharetta man and former
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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A woman called police Feb. 3 after she realized she had been scammed out of $250 when she tried to purchase Super Bowl tickets on Craigslist. The woman had seen a listing with pictures of the tickets on Feb. 2 and called the seller for more information. The seller insisted that the woman send her money first before he mailed the
Hi-Rez Studios employee, 32-year-old Thomas Cheung, was among those arrested. Hi-Rez CEO and President Stew Chisam said he learned about the arrest through local news reports. “As a parent, it is difficult to imagine more disturbing allegations than those laid out in the news reports,” Chisam said in a statement. “We commend the efforts of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and other law enforcement to protect our state’s children and to send a strong message that the behavior targeted in their ‘Operation Interception’ will not be tolerated in Georgia.” The sting was coordinated by the Georgia Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, which has arrested 130 suspects since its inception in 2014. Several of the arrests came from undercover investigations on dating and social media applications, including sites that are billed as “adults only.” “Our message is simple: if you think you’re coming to Brookhaven to meet a child for sex, you’re likely to find us instead — this behavior will never be tolerated here.” GBI Special Agent in Charge Debbie Garner said. “The
Brookhaven Police Department is one of our most active member agencies. We appreciate their daily efforts to combat child exploitation. This type of cooperation and collaboration is invaluable in the effort to keep our children safe from predators who seek to harm them. This successful operation was a true partnership between all the agencies involved.” Other agencies participating in the crackdown included the Brookhaven Police Department, DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office and U.S. Marshals Service Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force, along with 22 other local agencies. These agencies included the Cobb and Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office. The DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office will prosecute the cases. “We applaud this task force for its vigilance and proactive efforts to protect our children,” said DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston. “Those who prey upon our most vulnerable population must be held accountable for their actions. We will work quickly to file formal charges with the ultimate goal of prosecuting the accused individuals in the interest of justice for these egregious crimes.”
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Rented forklift stolen from grocery store lot JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Police are investigating a Feb. 2 theft from the Aldi’s parking lot on Jones Bridge Road. The man who reported the incident said he rented a forklift to work on renovations at the grocery store and parked it in the lot. The forklift was still on location when the man left at 5 p.m. the previous day. But when he returned that morning, it was gone. The man still has the keys.
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Police are investigating the discovery of several missing appliances from a property on Parc Sky Circle. The property owner called police Jan. 30 after they conducted a site review and saw the washer and dryer were gone. Additionally, the stove was damaged. The previous tenant was given a Fulton County court order to vacate the property by Jan. 8.
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Fulton approves new water treatment system By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com FULTON COUNTY, Ga. – The Big Creek water facility in Roswell will be getting a $74,000 membrane system for cleaner water, the Fulton County Commission decided Feb. 6. Commissioners approved the contract with Kubota Membrane USA in a 5-0 vote. Commissioners Bob Ellis and Emma Darnell were not present. Membrane processes remove unwanted elements
from water by only allowing certain particles to pass through. The membrane is the last part of the treatment process before the water is returned to the Chattahoochee River. “As part of the terms of the expansion of the Big Creek facility, we’re going from a traditional treatment process to membrane process,” Public Works Director David Clark said. The new system will be similar to the process already used at the Johns Creek Environmental Campus and under construction at the Little River facility in Woodstock.
“It will ultimately be similar to the very successful Johns Creek Environmental Campus that we currently operate,” Commissioner Liz Hausmann said. “That is state-of-the art, odorless and noiseless and in a very affluent community with no incidents over the life of the plant so far.” Clark explained that Big Creek will be receiving a newer and more efficient version of the membrane technology used at the Johns Creek facility. He also said while the upfront cost is greater, because the maintenance labor needed is less, it will ultimately save the county money.
Police, city scramble to minimize fallout from new fingerprint law Alpharetta police chief says new state mandate eliminates discretion
The new law Provisions of the new Georgia Criminal Justice Reform Act include reduced requirements for bail, which could free up local jails. One provision requires police officers to use a new citation form for all city ordinance violations as well as the following specific crimes when arrested by citation: • Underage possession of alcohol • Criminal trespass • Theft by shoplifting • Refund fraud • Possession of marijuana under one ounce The officer must ensure individuals arrested for these five offenses are fingerprinted prior to being released.
By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police departments around Georgia are moving to comply with a new state law that requires those suspected of minor offenses, such as possession of marijuana and shoplifting, be detained and fingerprinted. The new law, drafted as part of former Gov. Nathan Deal’s 2017 Criminal Justice Reform Bill, was supposed to take effect Jan. 1, but law enforcement agencies have been granted until July to comply. Alpharetta Public Safety Director John Robison says the new law will rob police of a vital tool in criminal investigations. “This is going to be removing discretion from us when it comes to a lot of these charges,” Robison told the City Council at its Feb. 4 meeting. Under the new law, Robison said, if an 18-year-old, a senior in high school, is pulled over and found to be in possession of less than an ounce of marijuana — a misdemeanor amount — he or she must be taken to jail for fingerprinting. “Many times like that, if he’s cooperative, we will work with him; we’re not going to arrest him and take him to jail,” Robison said. “We’re going to write him a citation and say, ‘show up for court.’” The new law changes all of that, Robison said. He continued: “Now what we have to do is we have to throw him in the back of the car; we have to take
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Alpharetta Public Safety Director John Robison, right, explains to city officials Feb. 4 how the state’s new justice reform law will affect his department. City Councilman Donald Mitchell said the new law should alarm every parent.
him to the jail; and we have to get him fingerprinted, which, of course, is going to create a record for him.” Members of the City Council expressed astonishment. Councilman Donald Mitchell called it another example of how the state – without consulting local authorities – pushes through legislation that creates havoc for cities. “It should trouble every parent — everyone who’s ever had a child — and they should write to state legislators, and call them, and tell them about how troubling this is,” Mitchell said. But Frank Rotondo, executive director of the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police, took a slightly different tack. He said the new law addresses two major issues that have plagued the state for years: overcrowded jails and data collection. The chief purpose of the reform bill, he said, was to actually make it easier for those suspected of minor crimes to be released without posting bail, he said. Right now, he added, many people facing minor offenses are forced to post bail or go to jail. The new law relaxes some of those requirements, he said. It makes no sense, Rotondo said, to lock up people for minor offenses who cannot post bail because often
they lose their jobs or face other hardships. The fingerprinting element in the legislation was included primarily to bring the state into line with federal National Crime Information Center guidelines that will help track suspects through the criminal justice system. Insofar as eroding an officer’s discretion, Rotondo said he thinks police will still decide whether to pursue a citation for a crime. The only difference, he said, is that if a citation is issued, the suspect will be fingerprinted. At the same time, he added, those records can later be expunged. A spokesman for the Georgia Attorney General’s Office said the attorney general has not issued an opinion on the new law. In the meantime, Alpharetta officials said they want to pursue a path to restore greater discretionary powers back to police. One approach, City Council members said, might be to change city ordinances to include these minor misdemeanors under an umbrella charge of disorderly conduct. This way, they said, police would be able to decide whether to detain a suspect or simply release them with a citation. City officials emphasized that changing the city code in this manner would not decriminalize the offenses. It would simply place them under a citation that would give police discretion on how to process the suspect. Assistant City Administrator James Drinkard said how Alpharetta proceeds with the new law is in the hands of City Attorney Sam Thomas. He said Thomas will draft a proposal for review by the City Council.
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Teens and adults with special needs are celebrated at the Xena and Jonny prom Feb. 2.
Local foundation sponsors prom for special needs teens, adults By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Prom is a special night for many high schoolers, and the Jonny and Xena Foundation gives teens and adults with special needs the opportunity to have that experience. The Jonny and Xena “Spread the Words” Foundation held its 3rd annual Special Needs Prom Spectacular at the Country Club of the South Feb. 2. Around 200 people, from 15 years old to 80, packed the ballroom to dance the night away. “It’s a great event,” said Linda Hickey, founder of the Jonny and Xena Foundation, “It really is. If I could do it every single night of the year for them I would. They just love it.” The event sold out in four days, Hickey said. By design, the event is smaller and more intimate than other special needs proms, so that it can feel as close to the traditional prom experience. The night began with guests having their pictures taken. In between dancing, the attendees enjoyed dinner and cake. As a surprise, the guests received a video message from Carol Burnette. “It’s a magical evening where everyone feels love, happiness and joy,” she said. “Everybody is valued and accepted. Everybody has the best time of their life. They can form friendships and make lasting memories, and they can be themselves.” Entertainment was provided by the DJ “Play it again” Sammy, singer Sarah Stipe and costumed actors from the Georgia Garrison 501st. “Music is the universal language,” Hickey said. “They just absolutely love music and dancing.” Hickey also wanted to thank Cinderella’s Gowns which provided free dress-
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es, Lavender Hair Salon and Shop for hair and makeup, Koeppens Cakes and Bloomin’ Balloons. Photographers and videographers from Urban Flair, Sherry Rosen Photograph, Luxum Studios and Landreth Media volunteered to document the night. The Jonny and Xena “Spread the Words” Foundation was formed after the Hickey family adopted Xena, a severely abused dog in 2013. Xena and Hickey’s son Jonny, who has autism, quickly formed a special bond. The story of Xena and Jonny went viral, and so the family decided to try to do some good with the platform they’d been given. Each year, they host the prom, a special needs fashion show and a 5K fun run, which fund the other event. The organization also works to fight animal cruelty and promote pet adoption.
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Autrey Mill expands heritage offerings By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Autrey Mill Nature Preserve has expanded its programs for history lovers with the acquisition of a historic smoke house and the expansion of Sneak-a-Peak days. The smoke house, estimated to date back to the late 1800s or early 1900s, was located on land that Johns Creek bought to create Cauley Creek Park. The structure had fallen into disrepair and suffered vandalism, Autrey Mill Board President Pam Sutton said. The city relocated the smoke house to the nature preserve and restored it so visitors can see another element of local history. “We want it so kids can just walk into it, and it will inspire their imagination, “Sutton said. The smoke house is located by the new porous parking lot and bus turn lane, which the city council approved in October 2018. “This is pretty much a park manager’s dream, getting to preserve a piece of our history and do something environmentally green as well,” Parks Manager Robby Newton said. “This is another win for the city, and another attraction for Autrey Mill, which I think of as our little hidden gem,” City Councilman Lenny Zaprowski said. Like the new smoke house, the Summerour House, Tenant Farmhouse, Green Store and Warsaw Church are historic structures located at Autrey Mill. Each contains artifacts, mostly from the 19th century, that tell a story about the lives of the people who lived in the area more than 100 years ago. “We are really fortunate to have these
Autrey Mill Heritage Instructor Allison Kane, right, shows Payton Landeck an old knife sharpener. Photos by CARSON COOK/Herald
Autrey Mill Executive Director Mary Winder and Parks Manager Robby Newton cut the ribbon on the newly repaired smoke house Feb. 5. buildings and things to teach the kids about history and help their imagination,” Heritage instructor Alison Kane said. Previously, visitors could only go into these buildings on select Tuesdays and Sundays, but beginning Feb. 2, Autrey Mill is offering Sneak-a-Peak Saturdays on the first and third Saturday each month. From noon to 2 p.m., visitors can tour the Heritage Village buildings with a docent and learn about local history. “We’re always getting people asking ‘Are the buildings open?’” Executive Director Mary Winder said. “So creating the opportunity to say ‘yes’ is so important. We’re so happy to open them up on Saturdays.” CDAR Member SWIFT Code: GMCBUS3A
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Tina Landeck and her family were among the first to take advantage of Sneak-a-Peak Saturdays as they toured the tenant farm house. “It’s great,” she said. “I’ve never been inside, so it’s better than having to peak through the windows.” Autrey Mill is at 9770 Autrey Mill Road.
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Fulton Schools hosts Realtor breakfast Goal is for agents to become ‘advocates’ for area schools By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com Eye-popping kitchens and bathrooms may grab a homebuyer’s attention, but what often seals the deal is the reputation of the school district where the home is located. Three years ago, officials with the Fulton County School System began marketing the district to area Realtors, hosting a series of meet and greets to bring the two groups together. “Public education and the housing market are a true partnership,” said Superintendent Cindy Loe. “Fulton County Schools have historically provided a great education to the students in our community, and this helps provide dependability in the housing market.” The population explosion in North Fulton which began in the mid-1990s, and continues today, is tied closely to the quality of schools in the area. In North Fulton, high schools are routinely named among the top performing schools in the country, and
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approach to provide realtors with firsthand information about what schools in FCS have to offer,” said Samantha Maxey, spokesperson for Fulton Schools. “At each event the Realtors have the opportunity to engage with school leaders, students, parents and school community partners.” During a recent breakfast at Sandy Springs Charter Middle School, Realtor Debbie Reetz with Harry Norman Realtors welcomed the inside look into Fulton Schools. “The quality of the schools is definitely in the top three [needs] for my clients,” said Reetz who works primarily in North Fulton. “Hearing directly from the principals about what is happening in their schools was the best part of the program.” Maxey said the goal is that Realtors who attend the breakfasts will serve as advocates for the district and share information they receive with prospective families. “Information about local schools is critical when parents are relocating. In Fulton, we want Realtors to hear directly from us,” she added. The Realtor outreach also fulfills Fulton’s goal for increased community collaboration, one of four focus areas in the district’s strategic plan.
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Johns Creek’s finest gather at chamber gala By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce held its 9th annual gala at the Atlanta Athletic Club Feb. 1. More than 200 business leaders gathered along with elected officials from the city, county, state and school board to celebrate the chamber’s successes. With more than 150 events held in 2018, the chamber has been busy serving the business community. The organization offers multiple networking events each month and regular business workshops. The gala, along with the community expo and golf classic, is one of the chamber’s signature annual events. “As I think back now on the 13 years I’ve been in office, one of the highlights has been watching the growth of our community,” Mayor Mike Bodker said. “And the chamber has certainly grown.” Bodker promised a continued partnership between the chamber and the city to understand the needs of the business community. He also expressed a desire to see the business community grow as the city develops plans for a city center and revitalization of Technology Park. “We’re so lucky to live here and work here in such a wonderful city,” Chamber Chair Marilyn Margolis said. Margolis, who is the CEO of Emory Johns Creek Hospital, received the 2019 Legacy Award. This year, she led a Business Builders workshop on customer service and was one of the speakers at the inaugural Chicks in Charge event.
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From left, State Sen. Zahra Karinshak, Mark Hall, Wayne Baughman and State Rep. Angelika Kausche enjoy themselves at the Johns Creek Chamber Gala Feb. 1. Roger Wise was honored with the Connect Award. Wise, a U.S. army veteran, is known about town for his work with the veterans association, ROTC, Shriners Hospital and Rotary Club. Wise also led the Pledge of Allegiance at the ceremony, while Chair-elect Render Freeman, a partner at
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COMMUNITY
New cafe offers specialty coffee tastings By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Peach Coffee Roasters wants to turn coffee drinkers into connoisseurs. The coffee shop, which opened in September, offers coffee tastings, or “cuppings” as true aficionados would call it, the first Saturday of every month at 1 p.m. Created by Georgia natives David Pittman and Landon Bonner, Peach Coffee Roasters is one of a few locally owned, independent coffee shops in the area. “There’s nothing like this in northeast Fulton County,” Pittman said. “Once I understood what coffee could be, I wanted to share that with the community.” Pittman and Bonner are Q graders, the coffee equivalent of a sommelier. Pittman estimated there are 4,000 Q graders worldwide, and 600 in the United States. Both owners can tell you about their coffee awakening. For Pittman, it was when he was serving in the military and stationed in
Peach Coffee Roasters offers specialty coffee tastings. Belgium. “I was hooked,” he said. “Whenever I find a truly amazing coffee, I just want to keep searching.” Bonner said his discovery happened when he was a college student at a small
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coffee shop in West Virginia. Because of rationing during World War I and II, Americans have the perception coffee should have a bitter burnt taste, Bonner said, but coffee can be sweet or take on different flavors on its own.
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About 30 people gathered Feb. 2 for that month’s tasting. They could choose between 10 varieties of coffee, two store bought and eight sold at Peach Coffee Roasters. These brews come from all over the world — Panama, Columbia, Ethiopia, and Papua New Guinea — and were made using a variety of methods. Bonner explained to the listeners how to use their sense of taste and smell to experience the coffee, even how to take a sip. Then he explained why different beans and blends create different flavors. The entire demonstration was about half an hour. “We’ll get a mixture of coffee connoisseurs and novices,” Pittman said. “We kind of tailor it to the novice so they can learn something, but it’s not so elementary that an experienced coffee taster would have nothing to learn.” Pittman said the shop’s mission goes beyond educating people about coffee. “In addition to the specialty coffee, just being a part of the community, being a place to gather, that’s part of our mission,” he said. “For us it’s just really about the people, the people who work here and the people who come in,” Bonner said. “We’ve had a huge successful start and it’s because of those relationships.”
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Newtown Park kicks off special needs soccer league By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — This spring, Newtown Park will host a soccer league for athletes with special needs and partners. The idea for a special league came after North Fulton’s Special Olympics soccer team, the Special Ks, took home a bronze medal from the national summer games in Seattle, Washington. “We came back going ‘well you know, there’s not really any kind of league for special needs athletes to compete in,” said Johns Creek Police Major John Clifton, one of the men behind the creation of the league. “They can participate in the Special Olympics summer games, winter games, fall games, but those are just three weekends out of the year. There’s no competition throughout the year.” Unified soccer pairs traditional Special Olympics athletes with partners without disabilities. The league, North Fulton United, is looking for athletes, partners and coaches. Registration is free and open until Feb. 28. “We welcome all, for sure,” said Marty Jellame, head coach of last year’s winning team. “For your soccer expertise or ability, we are not looking for superstars. If you’ve never played before, we still want you to come out and play with us. It is all about inclusion and getting out there and exercising.” Jellame has been coaching Special Olympics basketball, cross country and soccer for five years. “Besides being married and having my children, the week of the [Special] Olympics was probably the most insightful and emotional week of my life,” he said.
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A team from North Fulton wins bronze at the Seattle Summer 2018 Special Olympics, inspiring North Fulton United. “That’s how much doing stuff like this will impact you. Players can be any age 8 and up. The league welcomes anyone who can make it to practice. Players have come from Johns Creek, Alpharetta, Milton, Atlanta and Suwannee. “It’s really just trying to get people with intellectual dis-
abilities, special needs, a place to have fun, feel included and have that satisfaction of competition,” Clifton said. Practices begin March 24 and the four-game season begins April 14. For more information, contact Jellame at Jelleme@att.net or 678-262-8782. To register, visit newtownrec.com.
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Don’t be fooled, being a professional cook is not glamourous For generations, paranoid parents have blamed television for glorifying sex, violence, criminal activity and a myriad of other factors they consider a moral detriment to their sons and daughters. But JOE PARKER even Apache gunship Reporter joe@appenmediagroup.com of helicopter parents have no issue with what I consider to be a truly worrying trend — television shows that would have viewers believe being a professional cook is somehow a glamorous profession. Cooking shows, especially those that feature professional cooks in some sort of competition, would have you believe that all you need is a passion for food and you’ll soon be the hottest head chef in your hometown. You’ll be shown on camera in your spotless kitchen, wearing crisp whites, presenting your creations for the camera while delving into your love of formulating spectacular dishes and the confidence it inspires within you. It might look sophisticated on the small screen, but before my name was splashed onto newsprint, I spent a de-
cade as a professional cook — from the grungiest of dives to fine dining — and I can absolutely assure you being cook is not a glamorous career. There are plenty of kids out there who are watching these shows — and there are now many featuring kids as competitors — who will believe that cooking is an elegant way of creating edible art and that you will be heralded by the community. I do believe learning to cook well is an invaluable skill and can be a fantastic creative outlet for kids. I am strongly in favor of parents bringing their kids into the kitchen if they develop an interest in cooking. This might even give the youngster a leg-up when they reach working age and still have the desire to pursue a career in kitchens. And if they do make the plunge into a culinary career, they will quickly realize that things aren’t so rosy in the restaurant industry. For starters, almost no restaurant worth its salt will ever start an inexperienced cook on the line. No, first you must cut your teeth as a dishwasher, where you will quickly realize that most restaurant staff do not get to take state-mandated breaks, and that’s why everyone smokes.
An aspiring, young cook may be inspired after viewing a television chef skillfully turn plain, dried rice into a creamy, delicious and exquisite risotto. What that young person does not understand is that creating dozens of restaurant portions of risotto involves hours upon hours of constant stirring over a sticky, steamy and bubbly cauldron of rice and stock until your arms are turned into Jell-O. Once that task it done, it’s time to de-vein shrimp. And no, that’s not a vein, it is shrimp poo, and it is your job to clean it out of hundreds of shrimp over the next hour before dinner service. They definitely don’t show that on TV. With the exception of “Hell’s Kitchen,” cooking shows also do not highlight the fact that, as a professional cook, you will spend most of your day being scrutinized on every detail from your bosses and customers alike. Besides airline pilots, being a professional cook is one of the few professions in which customers demand absolute perfection. There is also little these shows do to highlight the fact that, as a cook, you’ll be working 12 to 14 hour shifts on your feet in a cramped, hot and uncomfortable environment for meager pay. Your coworkers will be alcoholics, drug ad-
dicts, egocentric, callous and tactless sexual deviants. This may sound grim for the aspiring professional cook, as it should. The restaurant industry is not glamorous. But I still loved it. I loved working with food each day and creating pleasing dishes. I truly enjoyed the creative outlet working in kitchens provided me. I appreciated the sexually charged and politically incorrect atmosphere. I took to waking up in the afternoon and working beyond the time when most people were fast asleep. I truly enjoyed time spent with the coworkers, forming true bonds built upon working together for 50 or 60 hours a week. Restaurant employees are often viewed as stupid or too lazy to get a “real” job, but I worked with some of the most intelligent and driven people I’ve ever met in restaurant kitchens. One former coworker also became my wife. The restaurant industry is certainly not for everyone and it is absolutely not glamorous, something not highlighted on cooking shows. But if you truly have the passion and drive, it is an incredibly interesting career. Either way, definitely learn to cook. It just might land you a spouse.
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Forsyth Chamber honors local business, nonprofit By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce honored two local groups Feb. 7 naming them Business of the Year and Nonprofit of the Year. The chamber held its annual Excellence in Business Awards at the Forsyth Conference Center. The two big winners of the night were Regal Maids as Business of the Year and Fill Ministries, or Meals by Grace, as Nonprofit of the Year. Regal Maids has been serving homeowners since 1992. The business works with Cleaning for a Reason, a not-forprofit organization that provides women who are facing cancer treatments with free housekeeping services. Cleaning for a Reason has served more than 20,500 women with cancer by cleaning their homes free of charge, and they have donated services totaling more than $5.6 million. In 2017, Fill Ministries had 15,000 volunteers who helped distribute over 3,000 pounds of food to the community. Fill Ministries Founder Stephen Daniels said the best part of his organization is the amount of volunteers who want to help. “It says they’re not OK with children being hungry,” he said. “There are times when we get to talk with school social workers and they’ll tell us things about a little boy putting macaroni and cheese in his pants pocket. Turns out he was taking it to his young sibling at home who was hungry. A second grader that’s worried about food is heartbreaking. Our community is just not OK with that.”
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Stephen and Suellen Daniels took home the Nonprofit of the Year award Feb. 7.
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Regal Maid Service in Cumming was named Business of the Year at the annual Excellence in Business awards. The farm has fed hungry children by distributing more than 310,000 pounds of food annually to families whose kids are identified by Forsyth and Dawson County school social workers as “food insecure.” Every Sunday and twice a month on Saturdays, as many as 500 volunteers join together to cook meals and pack a week’s worth of food and personal items to help more than 90 families.
Additionally, twice a week a client choice pantry is open that allows more than 350 people who are not on the delivery program to use credits to shop for foods that fit their families’ diets. The farm uses aquaponics that uses fish to purify the water to help grow the plants that are then harvested. To learn how to volunteer or donate, visit fillministries.org.
It’s the Luck of the Irish Month and We Are Lucky to Have You As a Member! We are currently taking nominations from our business community to recognize those members that have gone above and beyond in service to their community and are “shining stars” in the business community. We will be recognizing our nominees and winners at our Member Appreciation Luncheon. Send your nominations to Nancy@AlpharettaChamber.com.
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Industry experts talk North Fulton and mixed-use A who’s who of North Fulton developers gathered last week to talk about the mixed-use concept and how it has played out in Alpharetta and Sandy Springs. It was a glimpse into some Geoff smith of the great developAssurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com ment minds that have helped to shape one of the most economically successful suburbs in the metro area. The event was held on the fourth floor of the Preston Ridge IV office building in Alpharetta, which sits atop the highest summit in North Fulton County. The currently empty space looks out over one of the metro area’s most successful suburbs, and was a perfect backdrop for Bisnow’s Neighborhood Series: North Fulton. The panel used the mixed-use philosophy of development as a vehicle to talk about the recent successes in Alpharetta and Sandy Springs, and to consider where new development might be headed. Mixed-use as a concept has been around for a good while, but according to the panel is something that is constantly evolving. The whole idea behind mixed-use is to create developments where the uses play off of each other to help self-sustain the project’s micro-economy. If you have a development that has retail, restaurants, apartments and office buildings, then you have a situation where the residents can frequent the stores and restaurants at night and weekends, while the employees walk there during the day. It keeps people off the roads and it keeps the retail and restaurants busy. While the concept is in demand, it is very complex to carry out. Before, when considering an office building, a developer just had to study demand in the area. If it looked viable, they’d build it. Now they have to gauge demand for all of the uses in the project and deter-
We have to constantly remind ourselves that it is about the customer, and we have to really think through who is the end-user.” Kerry Armstrong managing director of Pope & Land mine how they are impacted by each other and by other existing and future uses in the area. “We have to constantly remind ourselves that it is about the customer, and we have to really think through who is the end-user,” said Kerry Armstrong, managing director of Pope & Land. Even single-use projects are now being given more thought about how they play into surrounding uses. While an office building may not have multiple uses, the employees that work there will have a huge impact on nearby restaurants during lunch. In light of the successful projects in Alpharetta and Sandy Springs, the panel was asked what cities can do to attract quality developers. Armstrong, who also serves as chairman of the Atlanta Regional Commission, had some advice: “Be Brave. Put money in a project to get skin in the game. And get nimble,” he said. “…a lot of times the best thing a community can do is get out of the way. There are brilliant people with enormous stacks of money they want to invest in your community.” Building in North Fulton can be expensive, largely because of the high cost of land. If developers can’t sprawl out with large parking lots, then they have to build parking decks, which are
expensive. Cheri Morris, president of Morris and Fellows who helped develop most of downtown Alpharetta, said one of the best incentives a city can offer is funding a nearby parking deck. In the past, city-funded parking decks have allowed her to focus on expanding retail and other uses, and lowering rentrequirements. She also recommended offering tax abatements and discounts on property taxes and impact fees. With the recent successes in Alpharetta and Sandy Springs, the panel was asked about the city between them, Roswell, and what opportunities could exist there. The panel heaped praise upon Roswell Inc President Steve Stroud for his work to aid in redevelopments in the city and what he does to bridge the gap between the business community and the city. Armstrong seemed to like what he sees in Roswell. “Roswell has a lot going for it. They just haven’t been getting the headlines,” he said. Metro Atlanta is a thriving city and will continue to grow. The city has added an average of at least 60,000 new jobs every year for the last 10 years. It is expected that 2.4 million more people will be here by 2040. “That’s the equivalent of adding Charlotte to the metro area,” Armstrong said. One thing is for sure. All of those people are going to need places to live, work and play. Geoff Smith is a mortgage banker with Assurance Financial focusing on residential home loans for refinances and home purchases. Geoff Smith gsmith@lendtheway.com 770-674-1433 Personal: NMLS#104587 Business: NMLS#70876 *The views and opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the views of Assurance Financial Group
Second-guessing yourself can derail sound growth plan As we head into a new year, most small business owners set high goals to grow their business. Hopefully, they have done meticulous planning to make 2019 a banner year. Execution of the plan is dick jones important to achieve Founder & President Jones Simply Sales the intended results, but second-guessing yourself after rolling out a plan for the new year is a recipe for disaster. Here are some simple ways to stay the course on what you’ve planned for the new year. Number one, don’t change your plan until you have actually executed it. If something goes wrong early in the year, it doesn’t mean your plan is bad. It may be related to factors you couldn’t control or didn’t anticipate. To eliminate second-guessing yourself, trust that you’ve done your homework and have put together a good plan to successfully grow your small business. Not all things happen overnight, so if you are experiencing less than planned results, don’t freak out. Go easy on yourself. The worst enemy for a small business owner is yourself! Recognize that you’ve got a lot of experience and expertise, and that your planning has put you in a position for success in the new year. Just because something negative happens early in the year doesn’t mean you have to change your strategy, and it certainly doesn’t mean that you should be second-guessing yourself. Be comfortable with mistakes, as they are going to happen all the time. Remember the past results you have achieved and stay the course with what you’ve planned for this year. Don’t second-guess yourself!
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EVENTS: RED CROSS EMERGENCY BLOOD DRIVE
EAST ROSWELL LIBRARY ANNUAL BOOK SALE
Stop by and browse through hundreds of children’s and adult books, CDs and DVDs. All proceeds go toward supporting the library and its programs. Put on by the Friends of the East Roswell Library. Cash only. The sale will be February 15 and 16, 9-6 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 17 from noon4 p.m. It will be held at Centennial Village Shopping Center, 2300 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell. For more information, visit friendsoferl.org
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FEATURED: GEORGIA PHILHARMONIC CONCERTO COMPETITION SHOWCASE
What: Georgia Philharmonic presents “The Samuel Fordis Young Artists Concerto Competition Showcase,” which features the top competition winners in solo performance with the orchestra. When: Saturday, Feb. 16, 7 p.m. Where: Lassiter Concert Hall, 2601 Shallowford Road, Marietta Cost: Tickets are $10 for students, $25 for adults More info and tickets: georgiaphilharmonic.org
OCEE LIBRARY BOOK SALE
What: Browse a variety of books and media in this used book sale, with proceeds benefiting the library and its programs. Clearance before the library is closed for renovations. When: Friday, Feb. 22, 1-5:30 p.m. Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: oceefriends.org
GIRLS ON THE RUN NORTH GA What: Registration is open for this physical-activity based, positive youth development program that inspires girls grades 3-8 to be joyful, healthy and confident over 10 weeks starting Feb. 11. When: Feb. 11-May 1 Where: Various Girls on the Run sites throughout Forsyth County Cost: $165 More info: girlsontherunnorthga.org
“SOLOS OF SPRING” CONCERT What: The Alpharetta Symphony Orchestra presents the “Solos of Spring” concert, featuring finalists from their Youth Concerto Competition. When: Saturday, March 9, 7 p.m. Where: Crabapple First Baptist Church, 12760 Birmingham Highway, Milton Cost: $6 for students, $12 for adults More info and tickets: alpharettasymphony.com
What: January and February are Emergency Appeal months for the blood drives due to many areas of the country facing severe storms and widespread flu outbreaks. When: Friday, Feb. 15, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Where: Northeast Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org or 770-3608820
ANTIQUE RADIO SWAP MEET
What: The Southeastern Antique Radios Society sponsors its annual winter swap meet for radio enthusiasts and anyone interested in old radios for historic or decorative interest. When: Saturday, Feb. 16, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: American Legion Post 201, 201 Wills Road, Alpharetta More info: sarsradio.com
SOUND JOURNEY MEDITATION
COOKING SOUTHERN DELICACIES
GARDEN PLOT REGISTRATION
What: After preparing the meal, participants will dine on their creations. Complimentary wine is served with dinner, and a free mini-tour of Barrington Hall is included. When: Tuesday, Feb. 19, 6:309:30 p.m. Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $50 per person More info and registration: roswellgov.com
What: Johns Creek gardeners can begin signing up for a chance to land a plot at Johns Creek’s Newtown Park Community Garden. Each plot is four feet by eight feet. When: Feb. 15-March 15 Where: Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek Cost: $60 for general application, $25 for seniors More info and registration: sites. google.com/site/johnscreekgardenassociation/
TAKE-A-PEEK TUESDAY
ENCHANTED WOODLAND TRAIL
BUSINESS WORKSHOP LUNCHEON
JOHNS CREEK TOASTMASTERS
What: Take a quick peek at Autrey Mill’s building collections and hear about the preservation and research efforts. When: Tuesday, Feb. 19, noon-2 p.m. Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek Cost: $2 More info: autreymill.org
What: Join Michael Burke, vibrational sound therapist, during this experience of sound from an assortment of instruments including Himalayan bowls, gong, Shaman drum and chimes. When: Saturday, Feb. 16, 6:30-8 p.m. Where: Grey Owl Mind Body Studio, 6250 Abbotts Bridge Road, Suite 500, Johns Creek Cost: $30 More info and registration: greyowlmb.com
What: In this lunch and learn, Jennifer Hall, a 27-year commercial banking veteran, will be educating business owners on what to look for in a commercial banking partner. When: Wednesday, Feb. 20, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Where: Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, 11605 Haynes Bridge Road, Suite 100, Alpharetta More info: matchkeyconsulting. com
ROSWELL ROOTS: TELLING OUR STORY
LAWN CARE WORKSHOP
What: Step back in time for a view of life in Roswell from those who lived it. Listen as Roswell residents share their stories of growing up in Roswell’s Black community. When: Sunday, Feb. 17, 3:305:30 p.m. Where: Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 725 Pleasant Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellroots.com
NOONDAY NOSH BOOK CLUB What: This month’s feature is the 2019 Roswell Reads selection, the collection of author Rick Bragg’s books. Copies of his books will be available and book discussion questions are available online. When: Tuesday, Feb. 19, noon Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: roswellreads.com
What: This class will cover how cool and warm-season grasses differ and what they require; soil testing; fertilizing; weed control; aerating and watering. When: Wednesday, Feb. 20, 7-8:30 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Public Works Department, 1790 Hembree Road, Alpharetta More info and registration: alpharetta.ga.us
ATLANTA HUMANE SOCIETY OUTREACH
What: Help pet friends in need by donating used towels and blankets. Volunteers take them along with used newspapers to the Atlanta Humane Society on Mansell Road. When: Thursday, Feb. 21, 5:30 p.m. Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbots Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org
What: Fairies and gnomes have been busy building all new homes for the Enchanted Woodland Trail opening this winter. Included with general admission. When: Through Feb. 28, all day Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell More info: chattnaturecenter.org
What: Join the weekly meeting to learn how to become a better speaker and better leader. When: Saturdays, 9:45 a.m. Where: Johns Creek Christian Church, 10800 Bell Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreek.toastmastersclubs.org or 404-513-3188
SMART RECOVERY FAMILY AND FRIENDS
What: This program uses science based tools to provide support for those who are affected by the addictive behavior of someone close to them. Not a twelve step program. When: Mondays, 7-8 p.m. Where: DecisionPoint Wellness Center, 1070 State Bridge Road, Suite 6, Johns Creek More info: smartrecovery.org
NAVIGATORS TOASTMASTERS PATHWAYS
What: Reach your personal and professional goals through Pathways, Toastmasters’ new education program. When: Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Where: Club House, 6300 Polo Club Drive, Cumming More info: navigators.toastmastersclubs.org
ALL RECOVERY MEETING
What: Join an open discussion for those in recovery from addiction or those affected by people with addiction. Not a twelve step program. When: Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Where: Emory Johns Creek Hospital, 6325 Hospital Parkway, Johns Creek More info: navigaterecoverygwinnett.org or 678-743-1808 x101
WEDNESDAY MORNING NETWORKING
What: Join for networking every Wednesday morning. When: Wednesdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Where: Perimeter Church, 9500 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek Cost: $5 for members, $10 for guests More info: johnscreekga.gov or 770-495-0545
HEALTH AND FITNESS: 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 More info: johnscreekga.gov/ parkplace
ENERGY YOGA
What: Physical exercises to open and clear energy. Utilizes Qi Gong and meditation techniques. When: Sundays, 10:15 a.m. Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org
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RELIGIOUS EVENTS: NEWCOMER’S BREAKFAST
What: All who have recently visited or joined are invited to attend our Newcomers Breakfast to meet staff and hear about the church’s history and vision. When: Sunday, Feb. 17, 9:4510:45 a.m. Where: First Baptist Church, 710 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: fbroswell.org
SERVING SIDE BY SIDE
What: Serving Side by Side is the theme of RUMC’s 13th Annual Global Impact Celebration, a four-day, church-wide event packed with opportunities to engage in the missional movement. When: Feb. 28-March 3 Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: rumc.com
MEN’S MINISTRY: FRIDAY MORNINGS
What: The First Baptist Roswell men’s group meets every Friday morning for friendship and to help each other grow spiritually. All are welcome to attend. When: Fridays, 7 a.m. Where: Panera Bread, 1195 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: fbroswell.org
THERAPEUTIC YOGA
What: Gain health benefits from relaxing yoga that emphasizes strength and flexibility. No experience necessary. Taught by an advanced certified yoga instructor. When: Wednesdays, 9:45-11 a.m. Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: rumc.com or 770261-1705
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS OUT
What: Join for weekly dinner and fellowship. Volunteers needed for serving and cleaning. When: Wednesday nights, 4:456:30 p.m. Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell Cost: $7 per adult More info: rumc.com/wno
WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPERS
What: Make and grow faith-based friendships for all ages. Enjoy a hot meal and/or volunteer. When: Wednesdays, 5:15-6:45 p.m. Where: Alpharetta First United Methodist Church, 69 North Main St., Alpharetta More info: afumc.org
PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN CIRCLES
What: The four different circles offer women opportunities to spend time together, support each other in happy and sad times, learn from each other and grow in faith. Child care options available. When: Esther Circle, each first Tuesday, 7-9 p.m.; Ruth Circle, each first Wednesday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Lydia Circle, each first Thursday, 9:30-11:30 a.m.; Martha Circle, each first Thursday, 7-9 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta More info: alpharettapres.com/ adults/small-groups/
MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: “THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR”
What: Three beloved stories by Eric Carle are retold on stage through the magic of black light and fanciful puppets: “The Very Hungry Caterpillar,” “Little Cloud” and “The Mixed-Up Chameleon.” When: Friday, Feb. 15, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets are $10 More info and tickets: roswellgov.com/cac/family
RANKY TANKY
“PEOPLE, PLACES AND THINGAMABOBS”
What: The Roswell Fine Arts Alliance will host an invitational juried art show with works in oils, watercolors, acrylics, pastels, mixed media and collage. Original works will be for sale. When: Through March 30 Where: Arts Center East Gallery, 9100 Fouts Road, Roswell More info: RFAA.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
LIVE MUSIC SUNDAYS
What: Join every Sunday afternoon for live music on the patio along with food trucks and cold beer. When: Saturdays, 4-7 p.m. Where: Truck & Tap, 30 Milton Ave., Alpharetta More info: awesomealpharetta. com
AVALON NIGHTS LIVE
What: Unwind after a long week with live music in The Plaza. When: Fridays, 6-8 p.m. Where: Avalon, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta More info: awesomealpharettta. com
What: Translated loosely as “Get Funky,” Ranky Tanky performs their interpretation of the timeless music of the Gullah culture updated with gospel vocals, jazz trumpet solos and an R&B rhythm section. When: Saturday, Feb. 16, 8 p.m. Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets are $30 each More info and tickets: roswellpresents.com
LIBRARY EVENTS:
BLACK HERITAGE: THE UNSUNG HEROES OF ROSWELL
What: Come join us for four classes of basic programming in Python, a powerful programming language used in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. For middle school students. When: Saturday, Feb. 16, 1-2:30 p.m. Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 770-3608897
What: This exhibit focuses on the story of the everyday heroes of the black community and their labors from the days of slavery and Reconstruction and through the trials of segregation. When: Mondays-Fridays, Jan. 2-Feb. 28, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com
BABY STORY TIME
What: Join for a special themed story time for babies. Ages 0 to 2 with caregiver. When: Friday, Feb. 15, 1010:30 a.m. Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 770-3608897
BASIC PYTHON PROGRAMMING
CLEAN EATING 101
What: Individuals will walk away with a greater understanding of the food supply system, how genetically modified food can impact your health, and how to eat clean on a budget. When: Saturday, Feb. 16, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org
COSPLAY STORYTIME
What: A special after-hours story time featuring stories read by children’s favorite characters. All ages welcome. Put on by Cosplay for a Cause. When: Saturday, Feb. 16, 11 a.m.-noon Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org
ESSENTIAL OILS 101
What: In this class, learn the basics about what essential oils are, why they work, and how to use 11 of the most versatile essential oils. When: Saturday, Feb. 16, 1-2 p.m. Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org or 404-6134050
VEGAN 101
What: Join to discuss the ethics, food, practices and health benefits to living a Vegan lifestyle. When: Saturday, Feb. 16, 1-3 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org
UKULELE 101
What: Learn how to play the ukulele in this free series of classes for tweens to adults. When: Tuesday, Feb. 19, 6-7 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org
STEM: WHAT IS DRY ICE
What: Join and experiment with this unique substance. Presented by Big Thinkers. Reservations required. Ages: 5-12. When: Wednesday, Feb. 20, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info and registration: afpls.org or 404-613-4050
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Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma Q&A By Dr. Brent Taylor Premier Dermatology and Mohs Surgery of Atlanta As a Mohs surgeon, my primary job is treating the three most common skin cancers – basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carciDr. Taylor noma, and melanoma. Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the skin cancer that often causes the most confusion, partially because it shares the name “squamous cell” with other squamous cell cancers that do not arise from the skin. Recently, patients have asked questions about cutaneous (skinderived) SCC, and their questions and answers are worth repeating given how common this cancer is and how many readers are likely either affected by it or have a loved one with cutaneous SCC. Q: Is squamous cell of the skin the same as squamous cell of the lung? A: No, SCC of the skin and SCC of the lung are not directly related. The reason that they share the word “squamous” is because in both locations, these epithelial cells look similar under the microscope. Cells in these locations overlap one another similar to how scales of a fish or shingles on a roof overlap, and “squama” is latin for scale. SCC of the skin and lung differ markedly in terms of what causes cancer (for example, ultraviolet damage vs smoking), how they are treated, and prognosis. Q: Why, then are cells growing in such a similar fashion in the skin and the lungs? A: In both locations, squamous cells come in contact with air, and the overlapping design of squamous cells allows them to decrease evaporative water loss and protect underlying tissue from damage caused by outside air or irritants. In the case of the lungs, the “outside” air happens to be inside our bodies while we breath, but the same principle applies. Squamous cells offer protection and a more limited exchange of “outside” influences with deeper body tissues. Q: Is squamous cell of the skin as serious as squamous cell of the lung? A: In general, no. Because SCC of the skin arises on the skin, we usually notice it when it is not advanced, and patients and dermatologists can typically catch SCC of the skin very early. Approximately 1 million SCCs of the skin are diagnosed each year, and only about
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February is National Children’s Dental Health Month By Dr. David Remaley Roswell Dental Care National Children’s Dental Health Month is devoted to educating children and providing dental care services to children throughout the country on the first Dr. REMALEY Friday in February. It stresses the importance of sipping, snacking and the effect that it has on causing tooth decay. Tooth decay in children is a REAL problem. Nearly one in four children under the age of five has cavities according the U.S Centers for Disease control and Prevention. Now more than ever, kids are faced with a bewildering array of food choices -- from fresh produce to sugar-laden processed convenience meals and snack foods. What children eat and when they eat it may affect not only their general health but also their oral health. Americans are consuming foods and drinks high in sugar and starches more often and in larger portions than ever before. It’s clear that junk foods and drinks gradually have replaced nutritious beverages and foods for many people. For example, in the U.S., on average, individuals consume approximately 50 gallons of sugary beverages per year! Alarmingly, a steady diet of sugary foods and drinks can ruin teeth, especially among those who snack throughout the day. Common activities may contribute to the tendency toward tooth decay. These include grazing habitually on foods with minimal nutritional value, and frequently sipping on sugary drinks. Consuming too much sugar can also affect your overall health, such as becoming overweight/obese, or getting heart disease or type 2 diabetes. When sugar is consumed over and over again in large, often hidden amounts, the harmful effect on teeth can be dramatic. Sugar on teeth provides food for bacteria, which produce acid. The acid in turn can eat away the enamel on teeth. Almost all foods have some type of sugar that cannot and should not be eliminated from our diets. Many of these foods contain important nutrients and add enjoyment to eating. But there is a risk for tooth decay from a diet high in sugars and starches. Starches can be found
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What you need to know about low vision Brought to You by Home Helpers of Alpharetta February is Low Vision Awareness Month and a timely reminder of the importance of focusing on your eyes and how well you can see. According to the National Eye Institute, over 135 million people worldwide experience low vision. It’s most common in those who are 65 or older. Low vision itself is a condition where you or your older loved one may have corrective lenses, medication or even past surgeries, but still can›t see well. Here’s what you need to know about low vision. It’s More than Just One Symptom People with low vision may find they have difficulty with certain tasks, even when using their glasses. Reading, cooking, sewing, matching colors, or recognizing faces can be difficult. Your older loved one may complain that it’s never bright enough to see well, even if there are plenty of lights on. Traffic and store signs may pose greater challenges while driving. Everyone has a slightly different experience with low vision. There Are Multiple Causes Low vision isn’t caused by just one illness or situation. People with diabetes, glaucoma, age related macular degeneration (AMD), cataracts and other health problems can develop low vision. It may also be experienced by people with prior injuries to their eyes during their lifetime. There’s no solid test for who will develop it and who won’t, so it’s not always a simple problem to predict.
That’s why it’s extremely important to continue regular eye exams. If there is ever a noticeable change in your older loved one’s vision, make it a priority to visit the eye doctor and get it checked out. This can be due to low vision or an early sign of other health conditions, which can allow for early diagnosis and intervention. Get creative about finding solutions. While the impact of low vision on everyday life can cause anxiety and depression, your older loved one can still live a very normal life. Depending on the severity of symptoms, vision rehabilitation and support groups can help your older loved one meet their day to day vision challenges. Finding the right tools and resources is the biggest step that you can take to give them the independence they need and want. This may be the ideal time to consider the benefits and peace of mind professional in-home care can provide. The companionship and assistance a carefully matched, heart centered Home Helpers caregiver provides can help your older loved one stay happy, healthy and safe as they age in place. A Home Helpers Caregiver has the skills to assist with all personal care, help around the house, transportation and specialized care for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, etc. Our highly personalized care can boost self-confidence and connect with their youthful spirit. We’re here to help when life gets more challenging. For a free in-home consultation and customized plan, contact Home Helpers of Alpharetta today at (678) 430-8511.
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Dr. Tamakuwala joins Emory Women’s Center The truth is, very few people like to go to their OB/GYN. Conversations about your reproductive health and annual exams, like a pelvic exam, can be uncomfortable. It is my mission to help all of my patients feel comfortable telling me about any problems that they are experiencing because I know that this is the only way I can help them. My name is Sejal Tamakuwala, DO, DR. Tamakuwala and I am excited to be joining the Emory Women’s Center practice at Emory Johns Creek Hospital. As your gynecologist or obstetrician, you can expect your appointments with me to be both comfortable and stressfree. I am committed to explaining every step of your visit as we go along and with an assistant in the room to provide additional support, exams run smoothly for everyone. As an OB/GYN, I often see patients throughout most of their adolescent and adult lives, beginning with the start of menstruation to contraception counseling, pregnancy and delivery, and menopause and beyond. I also specialize in providing OB/GYN care for those who have a history of anxiety or sexual trauma. Whether performing gynecologic surgeries such as hysterectomies and compli-
Dental: Continued from Page 20 visits to the classroom by dentists and hygienists. Dr. Ushma Patel has volunteered at local schools giving educational programs to several children’s classes on how to take care of their teeth and talking to them about nutrition to keep them healthy. One of the reasons for this special annual event is that many people are still unaware of the important role early dental care plays in our children’s overall health. We strongly recommend that parents take action early to ensure the health of their children’s teeth because attitudes and habits established at an early age are critical in maintaining good oral health throughout life. Children’s teeth are meant to last a lifetime, and a healthy smile is important to a child’s selfesteem. With proper care, a balanced diet and regular dental visits, their teeth can remain healthy and strong. Please make sure that we see your
cated deliveries to your annual well-woman exam, I genuinely enjoy the full spectrum of both obstetrics and gynecology. If you need minimally invasive surgery, which uses special technologies to limit the size of surgical incisions and reduce the need for opioid pain medications, please know that I can meet that need for you as well. I am looking forward to bringing my expertise to the Johns Creek community, where I will both take care of patients and finally get to have some real southern comfort food! If you are interested in making an appointment with me, call 404778-3401 and ask for Dr. Tamakuwala. About Sejal Tamakuwala, DO: Sejal Tamakuwala, DO is an Assistant Professor in Gynecology and Obstetrics at Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Tamakuwala attended New York Institute of Technology- College of Osteopathic Medicine and trained in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Hutzel Women’s Hospital and the Detroit Medical Center in Michigan, which boasts the Perinatology Research Branch of the National Institutes of Health, a world-renowned research center in obstetrics, and it was here that she had the opportunity to work with some of the most brilliant minds in high-risk obstetrics. If you are interested in making an appointment with Dr. tamakuwala, call 404-778-3401. child within six months of the eruption of the first tooth as recommended by the American Dental Association (ADA), and certainly no later than the child’s first birthday. Preventive care such as cleanings and fluoride treatments provide your child with “smile insurance” for a lifetime! Tooth decay is the most common childhood disease. 5X times more common than Asthma. Tooth decay is entirely preventable. 3 out of every 5 children are affected by tooth decay. 51 million school hours are missed due to oral health problems. Every $1 spent on prevention in oral care can save you $8-$50 on restorative and emergency procedures. If you wish for any further information on any aspect of your child’s dental and oral health, please call us at 770884-7151 or visit us on the web at www. HiTechSmiles.com. We’d be happy to help in any way we can! We do see many children of our adult patients. P.S- Kid’s, don’t forget to enter into our Kids Contest to win an electric toothbrush in honor of Children’s Dental Health Month!
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Emory Clinic Gynecology and Obstetrics is excited to announce that we are expanding our services to include general gynecologic and obstetrical care with the opening of our second location, Emory Women’s Center at Findley. We want to attend to your pregnancy and delivery needs with care and compassion. Our specialty clinic, offering gynecologic oncology and urogynecological care, continues to provide the specialized reproductive health treatments you seek. And with our new location, Emory Women’s Center at Findley will connect you with general OB-GYN providers and Certified Nurse Midwives to care for you during your pregnancy and deliver your baby. If you are seeking kindness in patient attention and superior quality in patient care, we welcome you. We assure you that we will strive to continuously focus on you as an individual and your personalized health goals. We take the trust you and your family have placed in us seriously, make an appointment today.
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Thief takes package from resident’s mailbox JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A woman called police Jan. 29 to report that pair of boots she had ordered went missing after they were delivered to her home. The postal service told the woman the boots had been delivered between Jan. 19-20. The package was left in the mailbox, but the woman was unable to find them. The woman does not have any cameras on her property.
Employee loses phone while assisting customer JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Police are investigating a Feb. 2 incident in which an employee at the Home Depot on State Bridge Road noticed her cell phone had been taken while she helped a customer. The employee said she had placed her cell phone and apron near her register at 8:30 p.m. to go help a customer. When she returned a few minutes later, her phone was gone. The employee used an app to track her phone to Duluth.
Purse taken from car while owner on walk JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Police are investigating a Jan. 28 purse theft.
The victim had parked at Newtown Park the previous day at 11 a.m. to go for a walk, leaving her car unlocked. While walking, the woman received a text alert that there was fraudulent activity on her credit card. She returned to her car and saw that the purse was gone. Nothing else was taken.
Parked car burglarized while woman at work JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A Woodstock man called Johns Creek police Jan. 11 after she realized her car had been burglarized. The woman said he had parked her car between 8-9 a.m. near her workplace on Holcomb Bridge Road. She said she saw a stranger who gave her a bad feeling in the parking lot before she went into a meeting. When the woman checked her car after the meeting, she saw that the right front passenger window was shattered. Her purse was missing.
Cash, jewelry stolen in residential burglary JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — An Alpharetta resident called police Feb. 1 around 9 p.m. to report a home burglary. The homeowners said that between Jan. 16- 31, someone broke into their house on Sturges Way. They were in the process of moving and several packers and movers have been in the house to assist. Several pieces of jewelry and $4,000 in cash were reported taken in the break-in. The items had been stored in suitcases placed in a storage room.
Chattahoochee grad chosen for athletic gear program JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Hope Kemp-Hanson, a Chattahoochee High School graduate, was recently selected for a competitive design cooperative at New Balance. Kemp-Hanson, 20, now a junior at Savannah College of Art and Design, was among 30 designers chosen from a global search for the handson, three-week class sponsored by Pensole at the New Balance headquarters in Boston. Kemp-Hanson graduated Chattahoochee High, where KEMP-HANSON she was the girls varsity soccer captain, in 2016. At SCAD, she studies fashion design and played soccer until she was sidelined by a knee injury. After the injury, Kemp-Hanson decided to apply her love of athletics elsewhere and focused her studies on sportswear design.
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COMMUNITY This past summer, her designs landed her an invitation to the global headquarters of Adidas in Herzogenaurach, Germany. In Fall 2018, she became one of five functional apparel designers selected for the Pensole Design Intensive in Portland, Oregon. Kemp-Hanson was awarded a scholarship from the Two Ten Footwear Foundation, an organization that provides financial need to U.S. footwear employees and their children. With this scholarship, Kemp-Hanson attended a three-month program founded by D’wayne Edwards, the former Jordan Design Director at Nike. There, Kemp-Hanson worked with a team of students for Xenith, a company that produces safety gear for athletes, to create Xenith’s first line of protective gear for women’s soccer. Kemp-Hanson’s individual project within the line was a biomechanical compression suit that protects the body from ACL injury. Kemp-Hanson has also created a charity, Athletes that Care, which encourages athletes to raise money and donate to various charities.
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Nine Johns Creek High School student athletes sign letters of intent JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Nine Johns Creek High School student athletes recently signed national letters of intent to continue their careers a the collegiate level. Two girls lacrosse players Casey Davis (Winthrop) and Rachel Quinn
(Clark University) signed with universities. Jared White will continue his baseball career at Chattahoochee Valley Community College. Six football players signed with universities, including Tre’Vaughn Barnett (University of Pikeville), Giovanni Dyer (East Tennessee State), Zach Gibson (University of Akron), Nate Hope (Lehigh), Neil Ilenrey (Western Carolina) and Miles Younger (Western Carolina).
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Alice Janette Barfield, 83, of Cumming, passed away February 5, 2019. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory. Garry C. Baxter, 62, of Milton, passed away January 30, 2019. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
Mike Carson, 64, of Cumming, passed away February 2, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home. Joan Ann Frey, 88, of Cumming, passed away February 7, 2019. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.
Adrienne Bellen, 78, of Roswell, passed away February 3, 2019. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
Beverly Ellen Jones, 91, of Cumming, passed away February 4, 2019. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.
Steven Edward Blanton, 57, of Alpharetta, passed away February 2, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.
John Michael Jones, 64, of Cumming, passed away January 30, 2019. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.
Jerald A. Martasin, 56, of Suwanee, passed away February 3, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home. Barbara A. McPherson, 80, of Roswell, passed away February 3, 2019. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Kathy Ann Nichols 61, of Cumming, passed away February 6, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.
Marta Mariana Peppin, 61, of Cumming, passed away February 6, 2019. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory. Elsie Christine Phillips, 88, of Cumming, passed away February 06, 2019. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory. Barbara Ann Thomas, 70, of Cumming, passed away February 6, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.
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