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Coronvirus appears in Fulton County

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Council considers TSPLOST priorities

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Historical society talks folk music history

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The Wall is coming home

Workers pour concrete at the “Wall That Heals” installment, part of the Veterans Memorial Walk at Newtown Park in Johns Creek. The Wall is a half-scale replica of the National Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C., and will debut at a ceremony March 28. Read more, Page 10

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A Johns Creek officer initiated a traffic stop Feb. 25 on Old Alabama Road after observing a truck without properly working tag lights.

During the traffic stop the officer reported he noticed the smell of marijuana. The driver initially provided a false name, but was later identified as John Wilkins Monette, 22, from Milton.

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Dell laptop removed from trunk of vehicle JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Officers responded Feb. 24 to LA Fitness on Medlock Bridge road in response to a car larceny.

The victim told police he arrived at the gym around 10:15 a.m., parked his white 2011 Nissan Maxima in the parking lot and placed his Dell Laptop in the trunk. He told police the locks on his vehicle had been malfunctioning.

Later that day, he realized his laptop was missing when he arrived home.

Stolen wallet linked to unauthorized charge JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A Johns Creek woman called police Feb. 25 after someone fraudulently used her debit card on Old Peachtree Road on Feb. 7.

The victim said her wallet had been stolen on that day and that she suspects her ex-boyfriend because he would know her pin number.

Cameras reported stolen from man’s residence ROSWELL, Ga. — A man reported Feb. 29 that someone had stolen three of his four surveillance cameras.

The man said he had placed four cameras around the exterior of his home

Records indicated Monette did not have a driver’s license and had two active warrants: one from Milton for probation violation and one from Roswell for failure to appear.

Searching the suspect’s truck, the officer found drug paraphernalia and what appeared to be marijuana. Monette was transferred to the Alpharetta jail.

DUI arrests Stephen Park, 31, of Cameron Drive, Johns Creek was arrested March 1 on Johns Creek Parkway in Johns Creek for DUI, driving on the wrong side of the road and duty upon striking fixture. on Keans Court. When he checked on them the evening of Feb. 29, he noted three were missing.

He told police he had no idea who could have taken his cameras.

Person uses fake address to sell items on Ebay ALPHARETTA, Ga. — An Alpharetta woman reported Feb. 21 that someone was using her name and address to sell items on Ebay.

Earlier in February, the woman said she received four packages from people attempting to return items to Ebay. The packages contained a return ID and order number. The woman said that at first, she though it was a joke, but she eventually decided to report it after receiving multiple packages.

Possible shoplifter stopped by security JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Police responded to an incident Feb. 28 in which a woman allegedly attempted to leave the TJ Maxx on Medlock Bridge Road with unpaid items in her purse.

According to the store’s loss prevention officer, as the suspect browsed the

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store, she put items in her purse. She then checked out with a few items in her hands but did not pay for the items in her purse, which included jewelry and accessories totaling $187.

The store employee stopped the suspect and called police. The suspect, Sarlaben Hansalia, 60, of Suwanee, said she intended to walk out to her car and then return to pay for the items. The store did not wish to press charges, but Hansalia was charged by the city with disorderly conduct.

Counterfeit bills used in purchase at pharmacy ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police are searching for two men suspected of passing five fake $100 bills at the Walgreens on Crabapple Road.

An employee of the store said the two men entered Feb. 23 and purchased an Amex card with the fake bills. The cashier did not realize at the time that the bills were counterfeit. A manager later obtained the bills and confirmed that they were fake before contacting police.

Woman gives information to online phishing scam ROSWELL, Ga. — A woman contacted police Feb. 24 after she realized she had become the victim of a scam.

The woman said she received an email the previous day from a supposedly reputable company requesting her identifying information. She provided a scanned copy of her driver’s license and Social Security number. Shortly after she responded with the information, the woman realized it was likely a scam.

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Fulton County residents identified as Georgia’s first coronavirus cases

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — Impact from the spread of the novel coronavirus hit close to home last week, as Georgia officials confirmed the state’s first cases in Fulton County.

The announcement came March 2 when Gov. Brian Kemp outlined plans to control the spread of the disease that has been blamed for more than a dozen deaths in the United States.

Two Fulton County residents who live in the same household were the first Georgians to be diagnosed. One recently returned from Italy, where there are more than 2,000 confirmed cases, the most serious outbreak outside of Asia.

The Georgia Department of Public Health reported the two individuals have mild symptoms and are isolated at their home. The department is working to identify anyone who may have been exposed while the individuals were infectious.

Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Kathleen Toomey said the two were astute, acting as someone who suspects they have the disease should.

“This individual had traveled to Italy, recognized there was a potential risk for themselves and their household members and contacted the physician ahead of time, so that they would not put any of the patients at the practice at risk,” Toomey said. “I suspect we’ll see other cases, and I hope that all of them go as smoothly as this did.”

The clinician had the patients use a side entrance to keep them separate from other patients and immediately contacted the state health department, Toomey said.

“We knew that Georgia would likely have confirmed cases of COVID-19, and we planned for it,” Toomey said.

“The immediate risk of COVID-19 to the general public, however, remains low at this time.”

The coronavirus spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Symptoms appear within two to 14 days after exposure and include fever, cough, runny nose and difficulty breathing.

The virus COVID-19 is linked to an outbreak in Wuhan, China. The countries with the most widespread transmission are China, Iran, South Korea, Italy and Japan, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The CDC recommends avoiding nonessential travel to these countries.

“COVID-19 continues to present a low risk for most Americans, but we

How to protect yourself • Wash your hands often with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds.

• If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

• Stay home if you are sick.

• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.

• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

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Some local grocery and convenience stores are experiencing shortages of hand sanitizer, cleaners and paper products as concern over COVID-19 spreads.

must remain vigilant for medically fragile populations, including the elderly and those with existing health conditions,” Kemp said.

In South Korea, there have been no deaths among individuals under the age of 30, Kemp said, and in Italy, the average age of those who are sick from COVID-19 is 60, and the average age of deaths is 81.

Fulton County adds details On March 3, Fulton County held a press conference and revealed more details about the local cases: A 56-year-old man traveled from a conference in Milan, Italy to Amsterdam, to Hartfield-Jackson Airport in Atlanta on Feb. 22. He was asymptomatic at the time, and health officials think he did not present a risk to other travelers, Interim Fulton County Health Director Dr. Elizabeth Ford said.

By Feb. 25, he began displaying symptoms, as did his teenage son on Feb. 27. Both patients are now showing little to no symptoms but are still being monitored. His spouse and younger child were also tested.

Both children are homeschooled, so there is likely little risk to the public school systems at this time, Ford said, though an investigation into who may be at risk is still underway. Details about where the patients live and work were not released to protect their privacy.

Ford said this appears to be an

under-control, travel-related incident and not cause for panic.

“My main message is for the citizens of Fulton County is to remain calm and follow instructions, as we will be following instructions from the Centers for Disease Control and state,” Fulton County Commission Chairman Robb Pitts said.

Local governments take precautions At the local level, cities and counties across Metro Atlanta are amplifying prevention messages, while reassuring residents that emergency plans are in place should the situation worsen.

“The city has an established disaster protocol that would be implemented in a crisis,” Dunwoody Mayor Lynn Deutsch said. “Dunwoody officials are in constant contact with DeKalb Public Health and DeKalb Emergency Management Agency.”

Alpharetta, Johns Creek and other North Fulton cities said they would be taking instruction from the CDC, Georgia Department of Public Health and Fulton County Board of Health.

Meanwhile, cities are coordinating with each other. Milton officials said in the event first responders come into contact with someone with the virus, other departments in the area are prepared to step in to ensure a consistent, safe response.

“It’s something that we are always on top of,” Roswell Community Relations Manager Julie Brechbill said. “We have been preparing for this. We’ve had meetings about this. We are working with all of the cities and county along with the state on this.”

In Forsyth County, emergency responders are fully equipped with supplies and provisions to remain in service.

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Coronavirus myths In the wake of uncertainty stirred by the coronavirus (COVID-19), myths about its origin, treatment and transmission have cropped up that could be dangerous or cause panic. Some of the more common misconceptions include: Bat soup origin: Social media has circulated photos and videos of a woman eating bat soup, claiming that it’s how the virus started. In reality, the video is from 2016 and took place in Palau, an archipelago in the Pacific Ocean. The epicenter of the outbreak is thought to be linked to a seafood and live animal market from Wuhan, China.

Facemasks and surgical masks: Surgical masks will not protect wearers from inhaling airborne particles, such as water droplets containing the coronavirus. An N95 respirator can but is only recommended for use by healthcare professionals. Health officials advise against buying or hoarding facemasks and respirators as there are supply shortages for medical professionals. Facemasks should only be worn if a healthcare professional recommends it, the CDC says.

Bleach, zinc lozenges, silver and other supposed treatments: Currently, there is no known vaccine or specific medicine for prevention or treatment of the coronavirus.

There have been several supposed but false “treatments” circulating online. Current safeguards include frequent handwashing and avoiding close contact with sick people.

Pets spreading the coronavirus: There is no current evidence that pets, such as dogs or cats, can spread the coronavirus, and there have been no confirmed cases of a cat or dog contracting it. However, it’s still a good idea to wash your hands after contact with a pet to protect against common bacteria. And, the CDC recommends limiting contact with animals if you are sick until more is known about the coronavirus.

Ordering products from China: It is safe to order and receive packages from China, according to the World Health Organization. Coronaviruses are generally thought to be spread through respiratory droplets which have poor survivability on surfaces.

Warm weather: It is not yet known if warmer weather will impact the spread of the coronavirus. Some viruses, such as the common cold and flu, are less active in the summer.

For updated information and news about the coronavirus, visit cdc.gov or who.int.

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Lawmakers debate testing, hazing and obscene materials

By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com As lawmakers debate budgets and the public fixates on coronavirus, legislation impacting education continues to wind its way through the General Assembly.

The 40-day session is more than half through, with legislators facing Crossover Day this week. All bills must pass out of their originating chamber by end of day Thursday, March 12, to be considered in play for the session.

Gov. Brian Kemp continues to check off campaign promises through legislation aimed at reducing the number of mandatory tests under the annual Milestones Assessments.

Senate Bill 367 eliminates five standardized tests in middle and high school, shortens the length of tests and moves the testing window to the end of the school year.

The bill reduces the number of required Milestones tests for students from 24 to 19, but it remains two above the 17 federally mandated tests. Georgia students would still take the social studies test in high school, along with a state history test in 8th grade.

In the past four years, Georgia

The 40-day session is more than half through, with legislators facing Crossover Day this week. students have seen the number of mandated tests drop from 32 to 24, and that number is likely to drop to 19 next year.

A statement from the Georgia Association of Educators noted “Educators did not choose this profession to drill students in ‘high-stakes’ testing. They want to teach and accurately assess their students.”

If passed, the law will go into effect on July 1 for the next school year.

Currently on Gov. Kemp’s desk, and likely to become law any day, is House Bill 444 which puts guardrails on the popular Dual Enrollment program for college credit. Beginning next year, restrictions will be placed on the number of courses that can be earned by students to ensure the program stays financially viable.

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Here is a look at other education-related bills under discussion in the General Assembly: HB 476 – Allows “child entertainers” to not be considered absent from school while performing.

HB 939 – Removes the sunset date for the $100 million cap on income tax credits that fund vouchers to private schools. Currently, that cap sunsets on December 31, 2028; after which it reverts to $58 million.

HB 1026 – Reduces the number of REACH scholars a district may select.

Districts select middle school students who are eligible for college scholarships if they meet certain goals in high school. Districts with five or more high schools will be limited to eight REACH scholars instead of the current 12.

HB 1041 – Eliminates material considered “obscene” in public K-12 schools and closes a loophole in the criminal code section. Currently, schools are exempted from laws dealing with providing harmful material to a minor. A school-based review committee would decide what is considered offensive.

HB 1055 – The annual attempt by legislators to allow home-schooled students access to extracurricular activities at their zoned public school.

SB 282 – Requires designated research universities ensure at least 90 percent of early action admissions are offered to Georgia resident students SB 398 – “The After-School Recess Act” prohibits graded homework in grades K-2.

SB 404 – Allows boards of education in high growth districts to receive impact fees from developers.

SB 423 – The “Max Gruver Act” expands the definition of hazing, includes minors, adds penalties, and applies to high school as well as college grades.

SB 430 – Allows home school or private school students to enroll in courses at a college and career academy located in the student’s publicschool attendance zone.

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Virus: Continued from Page 4

“The troops of Forsyth County Fire are well trained and equipped for serving our customers during times of any sickness, and now is no different,” Division Chief Jason Shivers said.

Some local governments said they are reviewing plans to allow employees to work from home should the situation worsen.

Hospitals in the area say they are following the CDC guidelines for prevention, surveillance and treatment.

“We are continuously monitoring the COVID-19 outbreak,” Northside Hospital Spokeswoman Katherine Watson said.

“Our infection control specialists and clinical leadership have a coordinated and comprehensive plan to handle infectious disease patients.”

All patients are screened for features such as fever and respiratory illness and epidemiologic risks including travel and exposure, Watson said.

National response On March 6, the president signed a bipartisan bill to appropriate $8.3 billion in emergency funding to address the virus outbreak.

“These funds will serve to expedite vaccine development and will help our local authorities take the necessary precautions to keep our community safe,” said U.S. Rep. Rob Woodall, who represents Forsyth County.

Both Georgia senators; U.S. Rep.

School district launches plan to address threat Fulton County Schools announced last week it has formed an executive task force of high-level administrators to monitor and oversee the district’s ongoing response to the coronavirus.

Already, the district has set up a website, fultonschools.org/coronavirus, to address the latest developments within schools and inform parents and students of best practices to avoid the disease.

“I’m pleased with our district’s collaborative efforts with state and county public health officials to keep our schools safe,” Fulton Schools Superintendent Mike Looney said.

Lucy McBath, whose district includes north Fulton and Dunwoody, and Woodall voted in favor of the funding.

“My prayers go out to those who have already been impacted by this disease,” McBath said. “It is important that we work together as Americans and do our part to keep our families healthy, and it is critical that we fully address the scale and seriousness of this disease.”

Patrick Fox, Julia Grochowski, Denise Ray, Joe Parker and Candy Waylock contributed to this story.

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Johns Creek’s busiest intersection could be city’s next priority

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — After years of delay, the Johns Creek City Council placed improvements to its busiest intersection on the front burner.

With around 100,000 cars a day passing through, the intersection of Medlock Bridge and State Bridge roads has been in line for improvements since passage of the transportation sales tax, or TSPLOST, four years ago, but delays have kept shovels at bay.

The transportation sales tax included 16 Tier 1 projects, all considered the highest priority and could be funded even if sales tax revenue fell under projections.

Alhough bumps along the way have delayed many of Johns Creek’s TSPLOST projects, the council has made significant progress over the past year.

Four projects are now in the construction stage, and Public Works anticipates the council will cut the ribbon on three of them by the end of year.

Six more projects are in the right-of-way acquisition stage. For all but one of those projects, the city anticipates considering a construction contract by the end of 2020.

Three projects are in the engineering stage, which includes the initial conceptual design, public input gathering and more detailed engineering designs.

However, as of the Feb. 24 City Council work session, four projects were “on hold,” meaning little work has been done since the 2016 referendum.

“We’re going round and round, which it feels like we have been for the about three years now,” Mayor Mike Bodker said.

The widening of Medlock Bridge Road, or Ga. 141, has been put on hold from the beginning. Bodker has said repeatedly he is not interested in having that discussion until they have decided on a long-term plan for the intersection with State Bridge Road and coordinated with Forsyth County to the north and Peachtree Corners to the south to prevent a bottleneck.

Plans for a new road in Technology Park were floated in September 2018 but met with pushback from neighboring residents and Alcon Laboratories. The project was then put on hold.

There has been little discussion on widening the northern part of Jones Bridge Road. At the recent work session, some council members indicated they were open to intersection improvements along the corridor, but still skeptical of a wholesale widening.

“There are options to phase almost all of these projects in different ways,” Public Works Director Lynette Baker said. “That’s what staff wants to spend the next twoto-three months working through, putting together a really nice presentation so we can really understand how to prioritize.”

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The staff’s recommendation was a ThruU design, also known as Median U-Turns or Michigan Lefts. In this model, travelers turning left move straight through the main intersection, make a U-turn at a smaller light and then take a right back at the main intersection. The lanes are designed to hold cars waiting to turn left, and the signals are timed to maximize the number of cars moving at once.

The department has spent the last year working on a short-term solution for the intersection, but now the council indicated it is ready to reconsider the options for more complex upgrades. The council members also planned to rank the remaining “on hold” projects at their retreat later this year.

“My hope is that we will come out of the retreat, somehow get on the same page as a group and recognize that we have certain responsibilities to what was voted on in 2016,” Bodker said.

Status of Johns Creek TSPLOST Projects Construction stage

Engineering stage

1. Bell Road at McGinnis Ferry Road intersection 2. Jones Bridge Road at Waters Road intersection 3. McGinnis Ferry Road widening from Sargent Road to Seven Oaks Parkway 4. State Bridge Road widening from Camden Way to Chattahoochee River

11. Bell Road bridge over Cauley Creek tributary 12. Haynes Bridge Road widening from Old Alabama Road to Mansell Road 13. Jones Bridge Road widening from Waters Road to State Bridge Road

Right-of-Way stage

14. Jones Bridge Road widening from Douglas Road to McGinnis Ferry Road 15. Medlock Bridge Road widening from the Chattahoochee River to McGinnis Ferry Road 16. Medlock Bridge Road at State Bridge Road long-term intersection 17. New road in Technology Park (Bell Road to Johns Creek Parkway)

5. Barnwell Road at Holcomb Bridge Road intersection 6. Bell Road at Cauley Creek Park intersection 7. Bell Road at Medlock Bridge Road intersection 8. Bell Road at Rogers Circle South intersection 9. McGinnis Ferry Road widening from Seven Oaks Parkway to Douglas Road 10. Medlock Bridge Road at State Bridge Road interim intersection

On hold

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By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Johns Creek Arts Center Board recently announced the promotion of Stephanie Donaldson to executive director.

Donaldson has served as deputy director for the past seven years. Previous director Stuart Miller left earlier this year to take a position as director of the Cultural Resources Department for the City of Savannah.

DONALDSON “I’m super excited,” Donaldson said. “I’m just so thrilled to have the opportunity to continue to be here with all these incredible talented artists and students, all the way from age 2 to 84.”

Donaldson will oversee the future growth of the Arts Center. In the past few years, the center has filled every corner of its existing location with class space and even overflowed into a neighboring building.

The Arts Center could find new space with the Legacy Center project, which seeks to build a multi-disciplinary arts center and performance venue in Johns Creek.

“To be on that project from the ground level is a tremendous honor,” Donaldson said. “It’s great being able to take what we’ve built here over the last 24 years and to bring that to the forefront not just for Johns Creek but for the surrounding communities as well.”

Donaldson said she has plans for new events for the Arts Center to offer. Next year is the center’s 25th anniversary, and there will be events throughout the year

It’s great being able to take what we’ve built here over the last 24 years and to bring that to the forefront not just for Johns Creek but for the surrounding communities as well.”

STEPHANIE DONALDSON Johns Creek Arts Center executive director

to celebrate. Diwali and Chinese New Year celebrations are also in the works.

“I think that will bring a new audience and more awareness to the Arts Center,” Donaldson said. “It’s about honoring and recognizing all the different cultures we have here in the city.”

Donaldson said she is grateful to the faculty and staff at the arts center for their support and enthusiasm for the center’s future.

“The Art Center has been a home for me for almost seven years now,” she said. “It’s an exciting place to be.

Nothing ever stays the same. There are so many different exhibitions, plus the classes and camps.”

The Johns Creek Arts Center is at 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Building 700.

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‘Wall That Heals’ celebration set for March 28

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A celebration of Johns Creek Veterans and the official debut of the “Wall That Heals” installation is set for Saturday, March 28 at 11 a.m.

The city broke ground on the Vietnam War memorial last summer and originally planned to hold the ribbon cutting in November 2019 to coincide with Veterans Day. Delays and uncooperative weather conditions have pushed back the unveiling to later this month.

The “Wall That Heals” is a half-scale replica of the National Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C. Like the original monument, the memorial is a black chevron with more than 58,000 names of U.S. service members who lost their lives or were missing in action in Vietnam.

Since its beginnings in 1996, the “Wall That Heals” project has toured a replica of the memorial to nearly 600 communities, including Johns Creek in spring 2017. In May 2018, the city announced it would become the permanent home of a retired replica.

Other retired replicas draw an average of 65,000 visitors a year. During its

Above: Like the original memorial, the “Wall That Heals” is a black chevron with more than 58,000 names of U.S. service members who lost their lives or were missing in action in Vietnam.

Left: The new installment is part of the Veterans Memorial Walk in Newtown Park, which includes memorials for every conflict since World War I.

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2017 visit, the monument drew around 8,500 people.

“We’re expecting great things from this,” Johns Creek Veterans Association President Mike Mizell said. “It will give people potential to donate to the Johns Creek Veterans Association, so we can do a lot more to help the community.”

Several individuals and organizations have helped made the installation possible, including the Veterans Association, Johns Creek Convention and Visitors Bureau, Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Johns Creek,

John and Cori Davenport, Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation, the Wells Fargo Foundation, Jacob’s Engineering and Taylor Commercial.

“The [veterans] that I talk to are absolutely thrilled,” Mizell said. “There’s been a number of them that haven’t gone to Washington for various reasons, whether financial or emotional. Having it in their backyard, they’re very excited about it.”

The Johns Creek’s Veterans Memorial Walk is at Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road.

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Abrams speaks to students about creating victories

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell High School made history March 2 with it’s first Black History Celebration, created by the Black Student Union, featuring former gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams.

Abrams covered an array of topics, including Black History Month, voting rights and her history in politics. She also praised the school and students for founding the Black Student Union.

But the focus of her discussion was on how she defined and measured her own victories.

“When you talk about your successes, it’s not what you’ve achieved, it’s who you’ve helped,” Abrams said.

“Black History is not about lauding people for being black. It’s about acknowledging what we’ve done to make America great… And every story told is not a story about ultimate success, ultimate triumph.”

She pointed to her own story when she lost the 2018 Georgia gubernatorial election. Yes, becoming governor was one of her goals, and she is fully aware she is not the governor, Abrams said, but she also wanted to bring underrep-

resented voices to the light.

“When I look at the arc of black history, I saw with confidence and with great authority that in 2018, we won,” she said. “What I learned early on is that victory cannot be measured by the metrics devised by those in charge. Because when you measure your success by those who do not have any intention for you to succeed, you will never move forward. You will never achieve… But when you decide what actually matters, when you plant your flag and your feet, deciding this is what your journey should look like? Victory takes on an entirely new meaning.”

The record-breaking voter turnout in 2018, for example, is an indicator of her victory, Abrams said.

“We turned out voices that had not been heard before,” she said. “Their votes were not in vain. And even their attempts were not in vain.”

Abrams also spoke about one of her most formative moments as a child, which helped put her on the road she is on today.

After she was selected as Avondale High School’s valedictorian in unincorporated DeKalb County, Abrams was invited to the governor’s mansion for a reception with other state valedictori-

ans. When she and her parents arrived, however, a security guard stopped them.

“He looks at me, he looks at my parents, but he doesn’t ask my mom for the invitation,” she said. “He says, ‘This is a private event. You don’t belong here.’”

Those words set the tone for the evening for Abrams.

“I do not recall a single moment of my time in the governor’s mansion,” Abrams said. “All I remember is the man standing in front of the most powerful place in Georgia looking at me and telling me I don’t belong.”

The incident later inspired her to look at ways to change the current systems for the better. And others can do the same, she added, if they follow three steps: know what you want, why you want it and how you get it.

“You can make the world what you need it to be,” Abrams said. “It is hard.

It is mean. It is uncomfortable. And it is entirely possible… Every generation, we become a better people. Every generation, we become brighter and more thoughtful. And while we may regress at moments, we are always progressing as long as we believe in our possibilities.”

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Historical Society focuses on roots and growth of folk music

By ADAM DARBY adam@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Johns Creek Historical Society explored the roots of folk music at its monthly meeting March 4 at the Summerour House at the Autrey Mill Nature Preserve.

The event entitled, “A Brief History of American Folk Music,” was presented by Kathy Reed, a seasoned musician and Georgia native. The presentation was a blend of historical discussion concerning the roots of American folk and its revival in the 1960s, with musical performances of some of folk’s most influential songs throughout history.

The meeting continues the organization’s efforts to bring different forms of historical insight to the public each month. Reed shared her personal passions for folk as well as its rich history and influence on American music.

“Folk art is usually something that is very reflective of that particular artist’s personal experience and also very much a reflection of their indigenous culture,” Reed said. “Folk music has been described as music when you need it most.

It’s basically to connect with each other in times of shared trial or struggle… from the slave fields or the later songs of

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Kathy Reed, center, presented and performed for a program tracing the history of American folk music at the monthly meeting of the Johns Creek Historical Society March 4. Reed was joined by Ellen Rapier, playing the fiddle and providing backing vocals, and Russell Weeks on guitar and providing backing vocals. the working man…these are songs that brought people together.”

Reed continued to dive into folk’s historical resonance and why it has

remained a staple of our culture. Joining Reed were musicians Ellen Rapier playing the fiddle, and Russell Weeks on guitar with both providing backing vocals.

Everyone in attendance was provided a lyric sheet to encourage audience participation for the final songs of the night.

Songs included pivotal classics such as “This Land Is Your Land” by Woody Guthrie and “Blowin’ in the Wind” by Bob Dylan. As a musician herself, folk’s influence has been the guiding force behind her own career, Reed said.

“I always feel a connection to the people who loved these songs before because these songs resonate with us,” she said. “They’re pleasing to our ear but

also there’s something about the lyrics that touch, move, and inspire people and it’s remained that way…I feel connected to those people.”

Reed also has roots in East Tennessee. Her Southern influence is made apparent in her music. As a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, she has toured the U.S. and Europe professionally with her former band, Lonesome Redwing. The band opened for a number of legendary acts, such as Tony Rice, Patty Loveless and Peter Rowan. While many of her songs have been published and recorded, a number of them have also been recorded by different artists.

“Kathy Reed is a tremendous talent.

Her presentation was insightful and the engagement of the audience made for a wonderful evening sharing the songs of the past. Her passion for folk music was truly inspiring,” said Marnie Gordon, a Johns Creek Historical Society board member.

Society President Joan Compton said she has been pleased to provide such a wide range of historical presentations each month. She said she hopes the public will continue to appreciate Johns Creek’s extensive history.

“The folk music program was definitely something different from our usual, but a good example that history can be fun as well as bring new insight,” Compton said. “It’s part of trying a variety of topics, methods of presentation, and activities to engage residents, most without roots here, in the history of this area.”

The organization’s April meeting is entitled “The John Rogers Cherokee Family.” The presentation will cover a prominent Cherokee family that lived in today’s Shakerag area during the 1800s.

For more information about future events and upcoming meetings, visit www.johnscreekhistory.org.

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Crowder takes over King’s Ridge football program

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — King’s Ridge football is under new leadership for 2020 with the announcement that Terry Crowder will serve as the program’s third head coach.

Crowder brings a wealth of experience to the school with over 100 wins as a head coach, including two region championships and a state title.

Crowder comes to King’s Ridge after getting the Denmark program off the ground the last two seasons. The Danes compiled a 12-8 overall record with a playoff berth in their first two seasons.

“It is really hard to leave somewhere where you are happy, but this was just an opportunity I could not pass up,” Crowder said. “I feel good about the Denmark program and where it’s headed, but I’m anxious to get started at King’s Ridge.”

Crowder jumped at the opportunity to lead the program, and he is pleased with his decision.

“After coaching football all over the state of Georgia, I think it’s every coach’s dream job to find a private school and think about retirement,” he said. “I got so lucky the King’s Ridge job came open. It’s an unbelievable school. I have interacted with the teachers, parents and students, and I’m so impressed with everything that I have seen.”

King’s Ridge football will play its 11th full season under Crowder, and it is a program still looking to establish itself.

The Tigers have not recorded a winning season and have a 31-75 record since 2008.

But Crowder said the school is primed to turn things around.

“What really stood out is the com-

mitment from Headmaster Jeff Williams and athletic director Jeff Pickren,” he said. “They want to be good at football, and they are willing to do some things to head in that direction. There has been just overwhelming support.”

Part of that process included changing the program’s culture.

“We just want the kids to understand that football is important,” he said. “We want a strong commitment level and to do things the right way.”

Bringing a state championship-winning coach and a new culture could also boost the program’s numbers, which have been lower than ideal.

“That’s crucial,” Crowder said. “I know last year near the end of the season due to injuries they started to take it on the nose a bit, so we’ll recruit in the hallways and see if we can get some move-ins.”

The move to King’s Ridge will also put Crowder back in North Fulton, where his head coaching career began at Chattahoochee in 2004.

“I know this area very well and I’m happy to be back here,” he said. “It is a football-rich community.”

King’s Ridge will be Crowder’s fourth head coaching position. He led Chattahoochee from 2004 to 2012, leading the Cougars to a 60-40 overall record, two region championships and the program’s sole state championship in 2010. He took over Creekview in 2013 and made three playoff appearances in six seasons at the helm before starting the Denmark program.

Crowder will take over for Pickren as the Tigers’ head coach. Pickren has served two stints leading the program, from 2008 to 2015 and the last two seasons.

St. Francis boys defend state title with dominant performance in finals

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com BOYS: ST. FRANCIS 76, GREENFOREST 54 MACON, Ga. — St. Francis boys basketball earned its second straight Class APrivate state championship and fourth in program history March 4 in Macon with a commanding win over Greenforest, 76-54.

“It’s a great feeling,” St. Francis head coach Drew Catlett said. “The guys put so much hard work in all year, and this is for them. They are going to take this, back-to-back state champs, with them, and no one can take it away from them.

I’m just so happy for the players. I will still go back to teaching geometry, taking out the trash and all that, but those guys get to be state champs.”

The Knights never trailed in the title game, led by as much as 25 points and had standout performances throughout the ranks.

Senior and Xavier-commit Down Odom had another stellar performance in his final high school game, notching 27 points with nine rebounds and four assists. Fellow senior Chase Ellis, who was on crutches just two weeks before, battled through to score 14 points.

Jusaun Holt, Seth Hubbard and Jordan Brown also scored in double digits.

The Knights had 44 points in the paint and 14 off fast breaks.

St. Francis set the tone early by rocketing to a 12-0 lead in the first quarter, including six points from Odom in the opening two minutes.

Greenforest cut into the lead with a run of their own, but still trailed by eight

St. Francis boys basketball celebrates the program's second straight Class APrivate state championship March 4 at the Macon Centreplex. at the end of the quarter. That was the closest they would come in the game.

St. Francis built its lead to double digits midway through the second and never looked back.

Greenforest came out of the half running a backcourt trap defense, and while the Eagles forced a few turnovers early in the third, Catlett said the press allowed the Knights to use their speed.

St. Francis outscored the Eagles 22-17 in the third and 20-18 in the final period to clinch the win.

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“We always preach being a good teammate, share the ball and make the extra pass, and all those things came together on the court tonight,” Catlett said. “You look at a guy like Odom, who is one of the top players in Georgia, and he can score 26 or 28 points, but he will also get seven or eight assists. He is a willing passer and gets everyone involved, and that feeds everyone else.”

Odom is a member of the 2020 senior class that just became the winningest in St. Francis’ storied history. Over the past

four years, Odom, Ellis, Grey Schiwitz, Hunter Jones and Jai Smith have racked up a staggering 109-17 record with two state titles, two Region 6-A championships and a state runner-up finish.

“It’s special to see the senior class go out this way. They are great kids and have good character,” Catlett said. “They showed a lot of dedication, and most importantly, they are great teammates.

We bring these younger guys in and they mold them into great teammates who want to win for the name on the front of the jersey and not the name on the back.”

The Knights remained the top-ranked Class A-Private program throughout the year and compiled a 29-3 overall record this season against some of the state’s top teams. Catlett said wins over Class 6A’s Langston Hughes, Class 3A powerhouse Pace Academy and Archer of Class 7A stick out in his mind — as did the team’s three losses.

“We had a tough game with Wheeler, and we got beat by two really good, nationally-ranked teams in the Beach Ball Classic, but those kind of experiences help you,” he said. “Every season will have its ups and downs, and you have to handle it and fight through, and every year we have the challenge to have the kids stay focused and stay together.

They did that all throughout the year.”

GIRLS: HOLY INNOCENTS’ 66, ST. FRANCIS 53 MACON, Ga. — St. Francis fell short of capturing the program’s fourth state title March 4 with the Knights dropping

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This partnership strengthens urgent care resources for the Gwinnett community, which continues to experience remarkable growth.

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Northside Hospital acquires three Gwinnett urgent care centers

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Northside Hospital has acquired three ChoiceOne Urgent Care of Gwinnett facilities, expanding its presence in Gwinnett County.

Northside will partner with the Nashville-based Urgent Care Group to manage and operate the three locations in Grayson, Sugar Hill and on Hamilton Mill Road in Buford.

The centers are staffed and equipped to treat patients with non-life-threatening ailments, like broken bones, infections and minor injuries.

Over the next several months, the centers, formerly affiliated with Gwinnett Health Systems, will be rebranded as HealthChoice Urgent Care.

The move comes less than a year after Northside acquired Gwinnett Health System and its hospital and auxiliary operations in Duluth and Lawrenceville.

The Northside Hospital health care

Toyota chooses Alpharetta for financial services hub ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Toyota Financial Services will open a new office in Alpharetta to become the company’s East Dealer Service Center. The investment of more than $8 million will bring 150 new jobs to area, state officials said.

“I’m excited for the new opportunities that this will provide the hardworking and skilled talent in Alpharetta, and we are grateful for Toyota Financial’s additional investment in Georgia,” said Gov. Brian Kemp.

Toyota Financial Services, the finance and insurance brand for Toyota in the United States, will open at 11625 Rain-

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system is one of Georgia’s leading health care providers with five acute-care hospitals in Atlanta, Canton, Cumming, Duluth and Lawrenceville and more than 250 outpatient locations across the state. The system now has 1,636 inpatient beds, nearly 21,000 employees and 3,500 physicians on staff.

Fresenius Medical Care, which owns ChoiceOne, is leaving the urgent care water Drive in Alpharetta. The center will be one of three “hub” locations for the company that support automotive dealers across the nation. Employees will primarily analyze and make approval determinations on retail and lease credit applications received from dealerships.

“With a reputation for being one of Georgia’s best places to live, and a city experiencing its own economic and cultural growth, Alpharetta is ideal for Toyota’s evolution as we continue meeting the needs of our dealers and customers,” said Alec Hagey, Toyota Financial Services group vice president of sales, product, and marketing. “From the start, the city has been so welcoming, and we look forward to being a valued, contrib-

business. All ChoiceOne employees in the three Gwinnett facilities will remain and continue their clinical and patient work.

“This partnership strengthens urgent care resources for the Gwinnett community, which continues to experience remarkable growth,” said Debbie Mitcham, president and CEO of the Northside Hospital Gwinnett campuses. “Urgent Care Group’s track record in the urgent care field is outstanding, and it fits quite well with Northside’s mission and patient care commitment.”

David Maloney, founder and CEO of Urgent Care Group, built an organization focused on greater operating efficiencies and enhanced clinical quality with urgent care centers throughout the Carolinas.

“We are thrilled to be partnering with Northside Hospital in what is unquestionably one of the best health care regions in the country,” Maloney said. “With each additional associate, center, and partner, Urgent Care Group becomes better for the patients and com-

munities we serve.”

The Urgent Care Group Network includes 20 centers operating in South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia.

Gwinnett employees were notified of the transition in late February, and leaders from Urgent Care Group and Northside Hospital are providing in-person and online support and resources.

Andy Miller, editor and CEO of Georgia Health News, said the acquisition makes business sense for Northside Hospital.

“The more services and facilities that a health system can acquire, it adds to its marketing and bargaining clout when striking contracts with health insurers,” he said.

Miller added that many health systems are building up their urgent care capacity to meet consumers’ needs for easily accessible care.

“These centers provide after-hours and weekend services and are much less expensive than going to an emergency room,” Miller said.

uting member of the community.”

Mayor Jim Gilvin welcomed the news and called Toyota’s selection an honor.

“Their investment here is a wonderful example of Alpharetta’s attractiveness for tech-based enterprises and a growing insurance and reinsurance industry sector,” Gilvin said.

Individuals interested in applying for a position at the company can visit toyota.com/usa/careers.

tion has a new branch manager, Carisa Buffington.

Buffington is new to Johns Creek, but she has years of experience leading credit union teams in Duluth, Suwanee and Buford.

“I’m excited to be in Johns Creek,” Buffington said. “I’m finding our members here are uniquely committed to this area, and I’m excited to continue Delta Community’s investment in this vibrant community.”

Buffington was tapped to lead the Johns Creek branch after former manager Jenn Dietzel was promoted to the credit union’s residential lending team. Delta Community has about 65,000 members in Fulton County, and many of them call the Johns Creek branch their “home” bank.

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Bleach, bananas and today’s volatile economy After a long day of serving up fresh, hot refinance mortgages to my deserving customers, I popped into my local Publix to pick up a few things Brenda asked me to get.

It was about five GEOFF SMITH minutes to closing, Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com so I employed my keen knowledge of how they organize their store and moved swiftly through the aisles. I grabbed bananas in the produce section, headed to the back, then left and back up an aisle to get the aloe lotion. I was coming down the household cleaning supplies aisle when I saw four completely empty shelves. It was the bleach shelves.

Empty.

I was stumped for a second.

A woman was walking past me. “You know, I heard of a lady in my neighborhood who is putting bleach on her bananas,” she said. “Crazy.”

Crazy indeed. As a mortgage banker, our world has been shaken and popped.

Interest rates are lower than they have ever been. Ever. All of a sudden, everyone who has a mortgage is a potential customer.

And it’s because other industries don’t seem to be doing so well. I heard an airline economist talking about how small airlines in Europe and Asia might be put out of business. The manufacturing industry is scrambling to find new suppliers as the Chinese manufacturing industry, which makes up 20 percent of the world’s output, was pulled to a near halt. Armani closed its Milan headquarters last week.

Economists had been worrying for years that despite no tangible, visible signs of one, a recession must be on the horizon. The only real evidence seemed to be that we had gone too long without one. Now it’s possible this flu outbreak could trigger one.

Many companies are taking a temporary hit with this flu. The question that has economist freaking out is can those companies survive?

The Federal Reserve releases a jobs report the first Friday of every month.

The report is their best guess at how many people were hired the month before and what the new unemployment rate is. It is typically the most important data point detailing the health of our economy. But this flu rendered March’s report almost insignificant. Why? Because the decisions to hire were made before the flu outbreak. And we are now living in a world after the flu outbreak.

Next month’s jobs report will be walked up a red carpet.

It’s always amazing to me how unpredictable the economy really is. The stock market has been tumbling and the economy is slowing. It’s not because people lost the appetite or ability to buy stuff, but out of precaution, companies had to slow down making stuff.

And people stopped traveling so much, so airlines are taking a hit. It’s kind of hard to book a cruise when you have a chance of having your ship stuck out at sea for a couple weeks while a deadly flu runs its course.

Many companies are taking a temporary hit with this flu. The question that has economist freaking out is can those companies survive? And what will they have to do to survive it? Lay people off?

Shut down poorer performing segments of their businesses?

It’s a serious concern. So much so that the Federal Reserve held an emergency meeting and caught the markets off-guard by immediately cutting its Federal Funds Rate, the interest rate it charges big banks to store money, by 0.5 percent. The move was to encourage banks not to store money, but to

put it out in the economy in the form of business loans, equity loans and other investments.

While the Fed rate isn’t directly tied to mortgage rates, it certainly had an effect. Investors, believing that if the Federal Reserve, the entity with the most up-to-date data in the world and with some of the best economists in the world, is concerned, we all should be concerned. So, investors pulled their money from the stock market and put it into lower-performing “safe-haven” assets, like 10-Year Treasury Bonds. When those bonds are bought in high-volume, their yields drop and mortgage interest rates along with it.

I am locking people into 15-year loans at 2.75 percent right now. While it’s great for me now, the banks are seeing all of their held mortgages go from 4 percent and more returns to near 3 percent returns. The good news is that homeowners who are refinancing are finding an extra couple hundred dollars a month, which maybe they’ll spend back into the economy. And maybe that will trigger something positive.

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

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Make your health more important than your business As a small business owner that works long hours each day, are you carving out some time to keep in shape?

Do you allocate time in your busy schedule to work DICK JONES out and get some Founder & President Jones Simply Sales physical fitness?

Staying physically fit will help you stay mentally fit and enable you to do a better job in running your business. Your health is more important than your bottom line.

So how do you do this?

Step one: Put it on your calendar.

Just like business meetings or internal meetings with your employees, scheduling time on your calendar to get some exercise is a must.

Step two: Don’t erase the workout event on your calendar. Yes, things will come up that will tempt you to do so, but make your workouts as important as anything you are doing to run and grow your small business.

You can kill two birds with one stone by combining business with fitness. Instead of sitting around a table talking about your business plans, take a walk (or run) with your team and discuss business while you’re walking, not sitting.

Scheduling a morning workout is much more realistic than during the day or after work. Most small business owners will tell you if they don’t work out in the morning, it won’t get done.

If you’re traveling, that’s no excuse either. Most hotels have workout facilities and all you need to do is schedule a wake-up call. Staying fit while running a small business will improve your energy level and mental aptitude, which will in turn help you more successfully run your small business.

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GUIDED HIKES

Expand your sense of wonder during these hikes. The group will be looping around down to the creek to explore the natural environment here at Autrey Mill. Hikes are open to all ages, but best suited to those who can easily walk a third of a mile. Join for a guided hike Saturday, March 14, 2-3 p.m. at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek. For more information, visit autreymill.org.

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FEATURED: BECOMING STEPFAMILY SMART

What: Blended family author, speaker and therapist Ron Deal will speak about Become Stepfamily Smart and offer insight for stepfamily parents.

When: Thursday, March 12, 7-9 p.m.

Where: North Point Community Church, 4350 Northpoint Parkway, Alpharetta Cost: $10 Info: northpoint.org/events/ becoming-stepfamily-smart

ST. PATTY AT THE DIAMOND

What: Enjoy favorite Irish dishes including cornbeef and cabbage, beer battered fish and chips, rubens and a new twist on Irish spirits, with live music Friday and Saturday nights.

When: March 12-17 Where: Black Diamond Grill, 1485 Peachtree Parkway, Ste. D4, Cumming More info: theblackdiamondgrill.com

THE ROMANTIC GREATS CONCERT

What: Hear concertmaster Martha Gardner performing the Brahms Violin Concerto in D Major and Schumann’s Symphony No. 3 and guest conduc-

tor Colin Ogg leading the orchestra in a performance of Brahms’ Academic Festival Overture.

Georgia Philharmonic.

When: Saturday, March 14, 7-9 p.m.

Where: Lassiter Concert Hall, 2601 Shallowford Road, Marietta Cost: $10-25 More info and tickets: eventbrite.com/e/the-romanticgreats-tickets-55528761019

PICKING UP THE PIECES

What: The Johns Creek Arts Center hosts the Atlanta Collage Society’s most recent exhibit.

When: Opening reception Saturday, March 14, 6-7:30 p.m.; Show open through April 25 Where: Johns Creek Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Building 700, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekarts.org

VOICES OF MIMOSA CONCERT

What: Over 200 voices from the adult choirs of local churches join together in song, offering a diverse program of sacred music including Requiem by Gabriel Faure.

Free concert. No tickets needed.

When: Sunday, March 15, 3 p.m.

Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: rumc.com/music or 770-594-0512

What: Perfect for all levels of art experience, this workshop covers collage skills and techniques with a wide range of materials. Taught by collage artist Chery Baird.

When: Saturday, March 28, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Where: Johns Creek Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Building 700, Johns Creek Cost: $90 for non-members, $80 for members More info and tickets: johnscreekarts.org

ST. BRENDAN FRYDAY FISH FRY

What: Enjoy a fish fry with dinein, take-out and drive-through options available. Adult and children’s menus.

When: Every Friday through April 3, 5-8 p.m.

Where: St. Brendan the Navigator, 4633 Shiloh Road, Cumming Cost: $12 for adults, $6 for ages 4-12, free for children 3 and under More info: stbrendansatl.com

DENIM, DIAMONDS AND DICE

What: Enjoy a dinner, drinks, music, dancing and games while supporting local veterans.

When: Saturday, April 4, 7-11 p.m.

Where: American Legion Post 201, 201 Wills Road, Alpharetta Cost: Tickets start at $100 More info and tickets: Eventbrite.com, michelleb.sway@att. net or 678-386-6640

FORM AND EXPRESSION: CERAMIC WORKSHOP

What: Johns Creek Arts Center presents a workshop with nationally recognized artists Pavel Amromin and Tammy Marinuzzi.

When: Saturday, April 4, 9 a.m.

Where: Johns Creek Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Building 700, Johns Creek Cost: $200 for non-members, $180 for members More info and tickets: johnscreekarts.org

INTRO TO SCRATCHBOARD WORKSHOP

What: Learn the basics of scratchboard from Debra Yaun.

Students will learn techniques using a variety of tools, many of which will be provided by the instructor.

When: Saturday, April 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Johns Creek Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Building 700, Johns Creek Cost: $90 for non-members, $80 for members More info and tickets: johnscreekarts.org

CAMP ALEFBET 2020

What: Creative programming, experienced educators and happy campers for babies to Pre-K. When: June 1-July 30, Mondays-Fridays, flexible hours Where: Congregation Beth Shalom, 5303 Winters Chapel Road, Atlanta Cost: Prices vary More info: alefbetpreschool.com

EVENTS: LAWNS AND TURF

What: Join Master Gardener David Alspaugh and learn about the different types of turf available for home landscaping, the pros and cons of each type, and tips for installation and maintenance of turf grasses.

When: Saturday, March 14,11a.m.-noon Where: Dunwoody Community Garden & Orchard Greenhouse Complex, 4770 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody More info: dcgo.org.

AMERICAN CRAFT SHOW

What: As one of the largest juried fine craft shows in the Southeast, the event features 250 of the country’s top contemporary craft artists, specializing in everything from handmade ceramics to fine jewelry, apparel, furniture, home decor and textiles.

When: March 13-15, times vary Where: Cobb Galleria Centre, 2 Galleria Parkway Southeast, Atlanta Cost: Tickets are $12 in advance Info: craftcouncil.org/atlanta

ROSWELL READS WRITING WORKSHOP

What: Kim Michele Richardson is a bestselling author who lives in Kentucky. She’s an advocate for the prevention of child and domestic abuse and the author of the bestselling memoir “The Unbreakable Child.”

When: Friday, March 13, 1-3 p.m.

Where: Roswell City Hall, Room 220, 38 Hill St., Roswell Cost: $10 More info: roswellreads.com

BULLOCH HALL QUILT SHOW

What: Features more than 150 quilts made by local artists. This year’s gallery is devoted to plant and animal species identified as endangered or threatened.

When: March 6-15 Where: Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell More info: www.bullochhall.org/ quilt-show.html

THE FRAGRANT GARDEN

What: Learn the secrets of creating fragrances in gardens to add a new dimension to it. Part of a lecture series by the North Fulton Master Gardeners.

When: Tuesday, March 17, 7-8:30 p.m.

Where: Bill Johnson Community Activity Building, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

WWII ROUNDTABLE

What: Atlanta World War II Roundtable invites the public to attend its luncheon meeting.

The featured speaker is WWII combat veteran Andy Negra.

Lunch included in price.

When: Thursday, March 19, 11 a.m.-1:15 p.m.

Where: United Methodist Church, 1548 Mount Vernon Road, Dunwoody Cost: $20 per person. $15 for WWII veterans More info and registration: atlantaww2roundtable@gmail.com or 770-457-4409

HEALTH AND FITNESS: WALK WITH A DOC

What: Take a step toward better health with Walk with a Doc, a health program that brings doctors and patients together to walk. Every walk will feature a different health topic.

When: Saturday, March 14, 10 a.m.

Where: Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

CALENDAR

SOULSTICE YOGA

What: Join for Soulstice Yoga at the Dunwoody Nature Center.

This year, we will be celebrating the change of the seasons on each solstice and equinox.

When: Wednesday, March 18, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Where: Dunwoody Nature Center, 5343 Roberts Drive, Dunwoody More info: dunwoodynature. org/soulstice-yoga/

TOTALLY HAPPY FEET RUN/ WALK GROUP

What: Be a part of this weekly group run. The 3-mile run will start at the trailhead on McFarland Pkwy just down the street from Halcyon.

When: Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Where: Starts at Big Creek Greenway Trailhead, 1622 McFarland Parkway, Alpharetta More info: visithalcyon.com/ events/totally-happy-feet-runwalk-group-halcyon

RELIGIOUS EVENTS: CHILDREN’S CLASSES

What: Baha’i children’s classes awaken the spiritual capacities of children, encouraging them to develop essential human virtues.

When: First and third Sunday of every month, 10:30 a.m.-noon Where: The Bahai’s of the Dunwoody Community, 5816 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Atlanta More info: 770-298-9993 or vojdanis@yahoo.com

YOUTH NIGHT

What: Youth gather for music, devotions, dinner and fellowship, and discuss topics like sacrifice, joyfulness, struggle, gratitude and more.

When: First Saturday of every month, 7-10 p.m.

Where: 4482 Fergus Way, Dunwoody More info: 770-757-3197 or mouzhan@yahoo.com

QUESTIONABLE ORIGINS EXHIBIT

DAY OF UNPLUGGING

What: Sculptor Eileen Braun conjures the skeletal hulls and germinating pods of an infant organism in her biomorphic forms.

When: Through March 14, 11 a.m-6 p.m.

Where: Spruill Gallery, 4681 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta More info: spruillarts.org

What: Honor National Day of Unplugging by starting your day techfree and outdoors.

Join for a 60-minute breath-focused yoga flow class followed by real-life socializing and light bites.

When: Saturday, March 14, 9 a.m.

Where: Brook Run Park, 4770 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody More info: discoverdunwoody.com

WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL GATHERING

What: All are welcome to share prayers and readings from the sacred scriptures of all Faiths.

When: Sundays, 4-6 p.m.

Where: 1397 Wickendy Court, Dunwoody More info: 770-394-4539 or shayesteh8@gmail.com

CENTERING PRAYER GROUP

What: Explore meditation and silent prayer in a supportive group setting.

When: Fridays, 11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, Room 205, 180 Academy Street, Alpharetta More info: alpharettapres.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

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‘FROZEN JR.’

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: ‘JOURNEY TO OZ’

What: Join Roswell Dance Starz as they explore the Emerald City and the Land of Oz. through dance. Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man, Cowardly Lion and other characters from over the rainbow will dance down the yellow brick road in this new take on the classic story.

When: Saturday, March 14, shows at 3 and 7:30 p.m.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets start at $15 More info and tickets: tututix. com/client/roswelldancestarz

‘ANNIE, JR.’

What: Watch a performance of “Annie, Jr.” by Crabapple Middle School Drama Club.

When: March 17 and 18 at 7 p.m.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: $10 in advance or at the door for $15 More info: bit.ly/393hUtW

What: Over 150 cast and crew members will bring Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life onstage. Children are encouraged to dress as their favorite character to join the pre-show and post-show activities.

When: Sunday, March 22, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Monday, March 23, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Rosenberg Performing Arts Theatre, 8105 Roberts Drive, Atlanta More info and tickets: davisacademy.org/musical

SPOTLIGHT EXHIBIT: THE PHOTOGRAPHY OF JIM ALEXANDER

What: Jim Alexander is an award-winning documentary photographer who has amassed a large collection of images of Black culture and human rights photographs.

When: Jan. 9-March 31 Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: jimalexanderphotography.com

LIBRARY EVENTS: AP US HISTORY PRACTICE EXAM What: Students will need to schedule a 3-hour block of time to take the practice exam.

When: Saturday, March 14, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855

Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info and registration: afpls.org or 404-613-4402

ADULT ART CLASS: WOOD ART What: Join to create a piece of wood art. All levels welcome.

Presented by Out of the Box Art Studio. Ages: 18 and up.

When: Saturday, March 14, 2:30-4 p.m.

Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info and registration: afpls.org or 404-613-4050

MONSTROUS REGIMENT OF WOMEN: QUEENS OF EUROPE What: Johanna Luthman, Ph.D., explains the role of women leaders in Europe between the 1400s and 1700s in this look at the female rulers of early modern Europe and the challenges they met.

When: Saturday, March 14, 3-4 p.m.

Where: Sharon Forks Library, 585 Dahlonega St., Cumming More info: forsythpl.org

WOMEN IN THE SPACE INDUSTRY

What: Laura Forczyk will discuss women in the space sector focusing on women astronauts and women leaders both in industry and in government.

When: Sunday, March 15, 2-3 p.m.

Where: Cumming Library, 585 Dahlonega St., Cumming More info: forysthpl.org

SCI-FI FILM DISCUSSION GROUP What: Meet up with fellow science fiction enthusiasts to discuss some of the greatest sci-fi films. This month’s movie is “This Island Earth” (1955).

When: Sunday, March 15, 2-5:45 p.m.

Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell Info: afpls.org or 404-612-9700

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Addicted skin – Does your skin have a habit?

By DR. BRENT TAYLOR Premier Dermatology and Mohs Surgery of Atlanta Many people assume that medications that do not require a prescription are relatively harmless. Over the Counter (OTC) DR. TAYLOR medications include drugs like acetaminophen (Tylenol®), ibuprofen, aspirin, and, in dermatology, hydrocortisone.

Given the current opioid epidemic, almost everyone is aware of the dangers of abusing prescription drugs, but I have found that a fair number of my patients have caused themselves harm with some very common OTC medications.

Medications like Tylenol have a lower therapeutic window meaning that the toxic dose is not much higher than the recommended daily dose. A toxic does of Tylenol causes liver failure.

Other medications like aspirin can cause stomach ulcers and bleeding when taken in abundance. In dermatology, the over the counter medication with which patients often have the most problems is hydrocortisone. It is present in numerous medications including Cortizone-10® and some types of Preparation H® as well as eczema and itch-relief creams. Hydrocortisone is a topical steroid.

Steroids are wonder drugs in medicine. Before steroids were available, many diseases were a death sentence or at least a sentence to a life of pain and disability. Steroids suppress the immune system broadly. They have the ability to treat patients with diseases like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and a host of other autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. Steroids are also “dirty drugs” in the sense that they carry a host of side effects ranging from increased risk of cataracts, glaucoma, and diabetes to osteoporosis, trouble sleeping, anger issues and the list goes on. Nowadays, medications with fewer side effects are available, but steroids remain indispensable in many circumstances.

When used on the skin, topical steroids are also a mixed blessing. They are amazing at helping with poison ivy and are still the go-to medication for most cases of eczema and many nonspecific itchy rashes. However, topical steroids used chronically will thin the skin, cause easy bruising, stretch marks and fragile skin. And even a few days of applying topical steroids to the face

can sometimes lead to “addicted skin,” that breaks out in acne-like lesions or rashes whenever someone stops using the topical steroid. If someone unwittingly uses hydrocortisone on the face, he or she may develop a case of perioral dermatitis or steroid acne that can take weeks or months of oral antibiotics and other topical medications to quiet down and control.

Another pitfall of topical steroids like hydrocortisone is their potential to make infections worse. Because steroids suppress the immune system, conditions of inappropriate immune activation like eczema and poison ivy rashes get better with steroids. Unfortunately, infections can get worse because we rely on an intact immune system to fight bacteria, yeast and viruses. If that rash you thought was eczema turns out to be fungus, then putting a steroid on it can allow the fungus to grow. Certain medicated lip balms contain hydrocortisone and cause viral outbreaks. Again, topical steroids suppress the immune system.

So, if someone has ever had the “cold sore” virus HSV-1 (which between half and two thirds of the population has), then applying a topical steroid can allow the virus to reactivate and cause more frequent and worse cold sore outbreaks.

Likewise, I have seen many cases recently of parents putting hydrocortisone on their children’s eczema in the setting of a molluscum infection, and the molluscum has spread and become very severe.

A final important note: topical steroids generally do not cure anything – they merely control certain diseases.

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It is important for growing athletes to warm up properly, whether that be a dynamic warm-up or activity specific stretching, ideally before and after an activity. While kids are still growing, stretching before bedtime is also recommended, because they tend to get night cramps.

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Northern Ridge District announces February Eagle Scouts NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The Northern Ridge Boy Scout District — which includes the cities of Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton — recently announced its newest Eagle Scouts. The Scouts who passed their Board of Review on Feb. 27 at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church are: Vinay Hegde, of Troop 431, was sponsored by Roswell United Methodist Church. He designed and constructed two storage bins and two shelving units for the Chinmaya Mission Center, in Cumming. In addition, Hegde also led a team to landscape and mulch the exterior of the center.

Hunter Siegel, of Troop 629, was sponsored by Mt. Pisgah United Methodist Church. He designed and constructed two cabinets on wheels that serve as lost and found containers for the Weber School.

Lucas Moyer, of Troop 10, was sponsored by St. Benedict’s Catholic Church. He collected toiletry kits and coats for the Atlanta Dream Center. Moyer created 70 kits and collected over 65 coats as well as $200 in donations.

Jordan Cook, of Troop 1459, was sponsored by St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church. He designed and constructed a wooden mobile cart, an 8-inch shelving unit and a built-in desk with storage shelving for the preschool at St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church.

Jackson Oliver, of Troop 3000, was sponsored by Birmingham United Methodist Church. He designed and constructed a large gate for Cowart Road for the City of Milton. Oliver also removed the current barrier and cleared the silt deposits along the road.

Grayson Peterson, a lone Scout formerly of Troop 347, designed and constructed four portable wooden benches for special needs outdoor area at Hopewell Middle School.

Matthew Ashe, of Troop 10, was sponsored by St. Benedict’s Catholic Church. He designed and constructed a workout station for the Alpharetta High School cross country trail. This workout station included five substations: calf stretch, beam balance, reverse pull up, leg lift and push up area.

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Sometimes it’s the little things that matter – but at other times it’s the big things that cause all the excitement.

One such “big thing” came to light recently on the Etowah River when STEVE HUDSON Georgia Department Get Outside Georgia, of Natural Resources aa4bw@comcast.net fisheries biologists found a 19-pound lake sturgeon in the river, the largest lake sturgeon found during sampling within the Coosa River basin since DNR’s sturgeon re-introduction program began in 2002.

Lake sturgeon once ranged from the Great Lakes down into the Mississippi, Missouri, Tennessee and Coosa River system. They were once common in Georgia waters. It’s an ancient fish, the

biologists tell us, adding that it dates all the way back to the days of the dinosaurs.

Lake sturgeon have an unmistakable appearance that might be described as “primitive svelte.” According to Georgia DNR, they are “cartilaginous,” meaning that they are almost completely boneless.

And they look really, really cool.

DNR describes them as having a “sucker-like mouth, shark-like tail, sensitive barbels (whiskers) under the snout, and bony scutes (plates) along the sides and top of their body.” Imagine a creature that looks like a cross between a dinosaur, a shark, and a submarine, perhaps with a little catfish thrown in, and you’ve got the right idea.

Lake sturgeons are long-lived fish.

Within their current range, males live more than 50 years, while females may live 80 years or so. In the past, indi-

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Georgia DNR fisheries technician Collin George with the 19-pound lake sturgeon recently sampled in the Etowah River. After being weighed and measured, the fish was returned to the river. Photo by senior fisheries biologist John Damer, courtesy Georgia Department of Natural Resources. vidual fish more than 100 years old have been documented. These fish get big, too, and can reach weights of more than 100 pounds.

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Continued from Page 30 their eggs made great caviar. That was good news for gourmets but bad news for sturgeon.

More bad news came in the form of a one-two punch from a boom in dam construction (which blocked upstream spawning runs) paired with increasingly polluted water. Combined with overfishing, sturgeon populations through their original range plummeted to an estimated 1 percent of what they once had been.

Georgia waters were no exception.

In fact, until the 2002 reintroduction program began, fish survey data could not confirm a single sturgeon from the Coosa Basin after 1959.

But state wildlife officials wanted to bring sturgeon back. In 1999, the state began sturgeon rearing experiments at Georgia’s Summerville Hatchery in Chattooga County, between Rome and Summerville, using eggs brought down from Wisconsin. The hatchery staff figured out how to raise the fish to a size (about 4 inches) where they could be released.

Then – in 2002 – the first sturgeon fry were released into the Oostanaula River, one of several rivers in the Coosa Basin.

Over the years, sturgeon stockings have continued. Are they working?

Well, judging from that 19-pounder that turned up in January, the reintroduced fish are settling comfortably into their new homes.

In fact, that particular fish had been tagged by University of Georgia fisheries researchers in 2006, at which time it weighed only 2 pounds.

It’s done a bit of growing since then!

Since lake sturgeon grow so slowly, it may be decades before sturgeon harvest will be permitted. However, since these fish are clearly re-establishing themselves in Georgia’s rivers, it’s also inevitable that anglers will catch one from time to time. If you do happen to find a lake sturgeon on the end of your line, remember that lake sturgeon cannot be kept. Signs posted on potential lake sturgeon waters remind anglers of that fact, adding that it’s important for fisherfolk to share info about such catches with Department of Natural Resources.

If you encounter a lake sturgeon, note the date and location (and take a photo if you can) and let the DNR’s Fisheries Management Section of the Wildlife Resources Division know about it. You can reach them at (706) 295-6102, and when you do you’ll know that you’re doing your part to help bring a timeless fish species back to Georgia’s waters.

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The Johns Creek High School Reading Bowl team came in first place at the Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl regional competition Feb. 8 at Clayton State University. Team members at the meet were, front row from left: Catherine Buntin, Charlotte Hyun, Harshita Nagula, Grace Chen; and back row, from left: Elizabeth Buntin, Katy Harvey, Tatum Havard, Jenna McPherson, Caroline Roberts, Alisha Tan and Dana Borsh.

Basketball: Continued from Page 13 their matchup to defending champs Holy Innocents’, 66-53. The loss ended a 23-game win streak for the No. 1 seeded Knights (28-4) and was their only loss this year to an in-state opponent.

“We drive off our defense, we make people work, we force turnovers and score in transition, and we just didn’t do that today,” St. Francis head coach Aisha Kennedy said. “Holy Innocents’ is a very good team, and they were ready. They’ve been there before. And for our whole team, it was their first time [in the state finals], and I think people underestimate the bright lights of a state championship.”

Another challenge, Kennedy said, was a wet and slippery playing surface.

The court was installed over the ice for the Macon Mayhem’s rink at the Macon Centreplex, and several players from both teams slipped throughout the game.

The Knights found themselves in a hole early in the second quarter and could never completely close the gap.

St. Francis’ usual trio of scorers — Amir Abdur-Rahim, Mia Moore and Savannah Samuel — were stymied by the Golden Bears’ defense, combining for 31 points.

This was the first game in which the Knights failed to score more than 60 points since Dec. 28.

St. Francis entered the second period with a 16-15 lead, but Holy Innocents’ charged to an 11-0 run behind Knights’ turnovers and long passes that stretched the St. Francis defense. Turnovers were another factor, with the Knights committing 20 through the game.

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trailed 31-27 at the half.

The Knights suffered another fateful start to the third period. The Golden Bears forced two early turnovers and used points inside the paint to go on a 12-0 run.

However, the Knights continued to battle and came within striking distance early in the fourth quarter. A basket from Samuel cut Holy Innocents’ lead to 48-44 in the opening minute of the final period, but in that same 60 seconds, Moore and Samuel were called for their fourth fouls.

“We got into early foul trouble, and we are not used to playing without Mia, she’s our point guard,” Kennedy said.

“Without her, it’s very difficult for us, and then Savannah picked up her fourth foul. Then you’re talking about two key players having to sit, deciding when to and not to play them. And they are two of our biggest scorers.”

After the Knights pulled within two possessions, the Golden Bears built separation and led by double digits.

The Knights needed a dramatic comeback, but Samuels, Moore and Morgan Harper fouled out in the final two minutes, and the Golden Bears secured their second straight state championship.

The loss was a sour end to the high school careers of Samuels, Abdur-Rahim and Kennedi Philson, and Kennedy said they made a significant impact on the program.

“The seniors played hard this entire year, and we are going to miss them for sure,” she said.

Samuels has committed to Oregon State, Abdur-Rahim is a Notre Dame signee and Philson will join Lynn University next year.

The Knights went 28-4 overall this season and captured the program’s ninth straight region championship.

The perennial state title contenders will return a host of talent next season.

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Emory provides hands-on health care education for high schoolers JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Dozens of students from McClure Health Science High School are learning about careers in health care at Emory Johns Creek Hospital.

More than 20 students from the high school in Gwinnett County are doing clinical rotations at the hospital every week.

“We’re excited to welcome this bright group of students to our hospital and provide them practical experience in medicine and education,” said Heather Redrick, the hospital’s chief nursing officer.

Meridith Watts, health science coordinator at McClure Health Science High School, said the program aligns with the school’s mission to advance the meaning and purpose in each student’s life by providing relevant opportunities for college and career pathways. Participating students are enrolled in a course for national certification with the National Healthcare Association.

“We’re confident the training our students are receiving from Emory will equip them with the tools to get a jumpstart on a career before they graduate,” Watts said.

Alex Almanza, the hospital’s vice president of Human Resources said the students are learning skills such as how to properly admit a patient, take vital signs and the importance of personal protective equipment.

“They’re seeing first-hand what happens day in and day out at a hospital and the work it takes to become a successful physician, nurse, tech, administrator or paramedic,” Almanza said.

Student Leadership offers technology training for seniors JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — When you think of a classroom setting, it is normally the older individual instructing the younger, but when it comes to hightechnology devices the opposite is often true.

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hands-on workshop on Saturday, March 28 at Park Place at Newtown Park, 3125 Old Alabama Road in Johns Creek, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. During the event, students will be working with seniors to help them learn about different features on their devices.

Seniors and teens will work one-onone to assist with the complexities of such issues as font size, finding various apps, changing settings to make the devices more user-friendly and exploring how to load a photo album.

RSVP at parkplace@johnscreek.gov or call 678-512-3430. For more information, contact Irene Sanders at sanders@ leadershipjohnscreek.com, 404-4060480 or visit studentleadershipjohnscreek.com.

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Valerie J. Casey, 76, passed away February 24, 2020. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Jose Catarrinho, 80, Roswell, passed away February 27, 2020.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors &

Roswell Funeral Home of Green Lawn Cemetary Faithfully Serving Families Since 1839

Crematory.

Roswell Funeral Home Green Lawn Cemetary

Faithfully Serving Roswell Since 1839

Roswell Funeral Home Green Lawn Cemetary Faithfully Serving Families Since 1839

Betty A. Dixon, 91, passed away February 21, 2020. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Raymond Giesler, 85, of Roswell Funeral HomeRoswell, passed away March Green Lawn Cemetary3, 2020. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Faithfully Serving Families Since 1839

Roswell Funeral Home Green Lawn Cemetary Faithfully Serving Roswell Since 1839

Frank James Haera, Jr., 78, of Cumming, passed away March 3, 2020. Arrangements

by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.

Martha Toland Heslin, 82, passed away February 26, 2020. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.

George Hunt, 84, of Milton, passed away March 1, 2020.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Arthur Lewis Keys, 71, of Cumming, passed away February 28, 2020.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Crematory.

Robert Edward Miller, 62, of Forsyth County, passed away March 1, 2020. Arrangements

by Ingram Funeral Home & Joyce E. Natale, 87, passed away February 28, 2020. Arrangements

by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn

Teresa Corley Jackson, 60, of Cumming, passed away February 28, 2020.

Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.

Cemetery.

Annie Laura Jones, of Cumming, passed away February 28, 2020. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.

Roswell Funeral Home 77, of Cumming, passed Joseph Oriano, Green Lawn Cemetary away February 26, 2020. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.

Forest Jones, 94, of Roswell, passed away March 1, 2020. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

David Ian Pett, 42, of Suwanee, passed away March 1, 2020.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Roswell Funeral Home Green Lawn Cemetary Faithfully Serving Families Since 1839

Lester Samples, 84, of Alpharetta, passed away March 2, 2020. Arrangements

by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Earl Edwin Standridge, 82, Forsyth County, passed away February 27, 2020.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Faithfully Serving Families Since 1839

Joseph Sloan Osment, Jr., of Cumming, passed away March 2, 2020.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Roswell Funeral Home Green Lawn Cemetary87,

Faithfully Serving Roswell Since 1839

Crematory.

David Douglas Thompson, 51, passed away February 26, 2020. Arrangements

by Ingram Funeral Home &

Lauri Lynn Walls, 61, of Cumming, passed away March 2, 2020.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

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