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Police chief named new city manger

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Fulton schools close due to virus concerns

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County urges all to complete census

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Chamber honors county commissioner State Sen. Brandon Beach, left, congratulates Fulton County Commissioner Liz Hausmann for receiving the Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce’s 2020 Legacy Award. The two were among several community leaders at the Chamber’s annual gala March 6 at the Atlanta Athletic Club. Read more, Page 7

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Johns Creek mayor arrested for simple battery

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Johns Creek Mayor Mike Bodker was arrested March 8 for simple battery related to a domestic dispute.

Around 8:45 a.m., Johns Creek Police responded to a 9-1-1 call on Donnington Drive in Johns Creek.

According to police, Bodker’s wife told police that she was using her phone to record her husband as they exchanged their child because they are going through a divorce. She alleged that Bodker became upset with her recording him and grabbed her wrist and ankle causing visible redness.

Police stated that the victim provided

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Mailed checks used to raid bank account JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A Johns Creek woman reported March 6 she had lost about $5,000 as the result of check forgery.

The woman said she had mailed two checks March 1 from the drive-up Post Office mailbox on Webb Bridge Road. A few days later, her bank contacted her about insufficient funds in her account.

She froze the account once she realized the checks had been fraudulently cashed.

Police said the mailbox did not appeared to have been tampered with.

Business loses thousands to person posing as boss JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Police are investigating a March 4 incident in which a person impersonated a business’ boss to

photos taken before officers arrived that show pinkness of skin but no major injury. The report states there were no signs of injury police saw directly.

After reviewing the video and photos and speaking with both parties, officers placed the mayor in custody under a charge of simple battery and transported him to the Alpharetta Jail.

Simple battery is defined as intentionally making physical contact of an insulting or provoking nature or intentionally causing physical harm to another person. As a misdemeanor, simple battery can carry penalties of up to a year in prison, fines reaching $1,000, probation, and restitution. Certain circumstances, including a domes-

tic context, can elevate the charge to a high and aggravated misdemeanor, which carries more significant penalties.

In statements to the press, Bodker said he intends to defend himself against the charges and will not step down from his elected post.

There was no mention of the issue at Monday night’s meeting until the council returned from an executive session around 9:30 p.m. Councilwoman Erin Elwood brought up the topic, saying they owed it to the public to acknowledge the incident but should not comment on the facts of the case as it goes through the legal system.

The case will be adjudicated through the Fulton County Court system.

fraudulently obtain $5,250 in gift cards.

The previous day, an employee received an email from someone claiming to be his boss. The email said she had an urgent favor and instructed him to buy some gift cards and send her the numbers for it.

The employee complied and was instructed several times to repeat the process. He spent a total of $5,250 using the company’s account. He also spent $500 on his personal credit card.

The employee later realized he had been scammed after he met with his boss following a meeting.

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Horse tack removed from woman’s barn JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A Woodstock woman contacted police March 5 after she noticed that her saddle was missing from the barn on her property.

The saddle and pad, worth nearly $3,000 total, went missing in early December. The woman, however, said she wanted to wait for a while to see if someone had borrowed it and would return it before reporting the incident.

The saddle did not reappear.

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Ex-employee accused of stealing signed check JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Employees at the UPS store on State Bridge Road contacted police March 2 to report an ex-employee had forged a $1,400 check.

The business owner said she noticed a blank check she had signed had gone missing late last year. She told police she later learned that the employee had cashed it for $1,400.

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That has not happened, she told police.

Thief accesses account following truck burglary JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Police say they suspect the person responsible for a Feb. 12 vehicle burglary used a check taken in the break-in to raid a man’s bank account.

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Police chief officially appointed city manager

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — On Monday, March 9, the Johns Creek City Council unanimously approved the appointment of Ed Densmore as city manager.

Densmore has served as acting city manager for the past eight months and holds the distinction of being the city’s first and only police chief, a role he has held for the last 11 years. He emerged as the top candidate for the position after a nationwide search that began in June.

“I am honored that the mayor and City Council have entrusted me to serve as Johns Creek’s next city manager,”

Densmore said. “Johns Creek is a unique community with engaged residents, flourishing neighborhoods and a thriving business sector. I look forward to continuing to be a part of this community in this new roll and DENSMORE working with the city’s elected officials, management team and staff to deliver high quality services.”

Densmore holds a B.S. in criminal justice from Michigan State University and is a graduate of the Command College at Columbus State University and

the FBI National Academy. He will continue as the police chief until a replacement has been selected.

In other business at the March 9 meeting, the council approved contracts totaling $3.2 million for repaving neighborhood and main roads, as well as Newtown Park’s parking lots. Over the past five years, the city has resurfaced 20 main roads and 123 neighborhood roads.

This year, Alvin Road, Kimball Bridge, State Bridge and Parsons Road are slated to be repaved, along with the streets in the following neighborhoods: Glenhurst, Saddle Brook, The Reserve at Wellington, Oak Bridge, Riverwood and Thornhill.

The council also approved contracts totaling $1.2 million for projects along Barnwell Road. At the curve where Barnwell becomes Jones Bridge Road, the city plans to “flatten” the curve by adding asphalt to create a safer road.

The city is also adding a left turn lane on Barnwell Road into the elementary school and extending sidewalks.

Construction is anticipated to begin in April and be completed early 2021.

There are additional plans to build a roundabout at the intersection of Barnwell and Rivermont Parkway. The project is still in the design stage and is expected to move to right-of-way acquisition later this spring.

State House District 49 includes a sliver of northwest Johns Creek. There will be a Democratic primary to decide who will face Incumbent Republican Rep. Chuck Martin.

• Jason Hayes (D) • Ken Lawler (D) For District 50, which represents most of Johns Creek, Incumbent Democrat Rep. Angelika Kausche will face former City Councilman Jay Lin on the Republican ticket.

District 51 includes the area south of Old Alabama Road and west of Barnwell Road. Incumbent Democrat Rep. Josh McLaurin will compete against Republican Alex Kaufman.

In District 95, which includes a small section of the city south of Old Alabama and west of Barnwell, Incumbent Democrat Rep. Beth Moore will face Republican Erica McCurdy.

Sheriff • Walter Calloway (D) • Myron Freeman (D) • Theodore Jackson (Incumbent, D) • Pat Labat (D) • Charles Rambo (D)

Candidates qualify for local, federal races

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com

GEORGIA — Last week was the qualifying period for several local, state and federal races. Here is a rundown of who qualified.

U.S. Senate May 19 is the primary date for one of Georgia’s senate seats. Incumbent Sen. David Perdue is uncontested on the Republican side, while several Democratic candidates will compete to challenge him. Another candidate is running as a Libertarian.

• David Perdue (R) • Sarah Riggs Amico (D) • Marckeith DeJesus (D) • James Knox (D) • Tricia Carpenter McCracken (D) • Jon Ossoff (D) • Maya Dillard Smith (D) • Teresa Tomlinson (D) • Shane Hazel (Libertarian) For the seat occupied by Sen. Kelly Loeffler, there will be no vote on May 19.

Instead, a nonpartisan primary will be held Nov. 3. All candidates will appear on the same ballot, and if no candidate receives a majority, there will be a runoff between the top two finishers on Jan. 5, 2021.

• Doug Collins (R) • Derrick Grayson (R) • Annette Davis Jackson (R) • Wayne Johnson (R) • Kelly Loeffler (R) • Kandiss Taylor (R) • Deborah Jackson (D) • Jamesia James (D)

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Tamara Johnson-Shealey (D) Matt Lieberman (D) Joy Slade (D) Ed Tarver (D) Raphael Warnock (D) Richard Winfield (D) Brian Slowinski (Libertarian) Al Bartell (Independent) Allen Buckley (Independent) Michael Greene (Independent) Valencia Stoval (Independent) John Fortuin (Green) Rod Mack (Write-in)

U.S. House Several Republicans qualified to challenge Rep. Lucy McBath, including former Rep. Karen Handel. McBath, a Democrat, unseated Handel in 2018.

• Mykel Barthelemy (R) • Karen Handel (R) • Blake Harbin (R) • Joe Profit (R) • Paulette Smith (R) • Lucy McBath (D) State Senate For District 56, which roughly includes the parts of Johns Creek west of Jones Bridge Road, Incumbent Republican State Sen. John Albers will be contested by Democrat Sarah Beeson.

For District 48, which includes the rest of the city, State Sen. Zahra Karinshak is running for the U.S. House in the 7th district. Three candidates are vying to take her place, with a primary May 19.

• Matt Reeves (Republican) • Michelle Au (Democrat) • Josh Uddin (Democrat)

Judge of the Probate Court • Tim Curtin • Kenya Johnson • Diane Weinberg Uncontested Races The following incumbents will run uncontested.

• Clerk of the Superior Court: Tina Robinson (D) • Tax Commissioner: Arthur Ferdinand (D) • State Court Judges: Diane Bessen, Jane Morrison, Myra Dixon, John Mather, Susan Edlein, Patsy Porter, Wesley Tailor • Solicitor General: Keith Gammage (D)

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Fulton closes schools until further notice

By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com The school year may have effectively ended for nearly 94,000 students in the Fulton County School System with the decision to shutter schools until further notice because of fears over the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.

Fulton Schools had just reopened schools March 12 after a two-day cleaning of all schools following confirmation that two South Fulton teachers tested positive for the virus.

However public pressure and a press conference by Gov. Brian Kemp on Thursday quickly changed the decision.

In his address to the public, Kemp issued a “call to action” to those involved in public education and child care to help slow the spread of COVID-19.

“You should consider closing day cares, schools or school districts as early as tomorrow (Friday, March 13) for the next two weeks,” Kemp said, referencing some districts, including Fulton Schools, had already been impacted by COVID-19.

Within an hour of the press conference, the Fulton School Board held an emergency phone meeting where they quickly agreed to close all schools and administrative offices until further notice.

“We recognize the hardship this decision places on many families but believe it is in the public’s best interest if it means we can contribute to protecting our students and the community’s health and well-being,” Fulton Superintendent Mike Looney said.

School officials said the action is being taken to slow the “rapidly spreading COVID-19 virus” which had infected nearly 50 Georgians by the end of last week. The first death from the virus occurred March 12.

The Fulton School Board is expected to meet March 19 to finalize a plan for when students may be allowed back in school, a plan for remote learning, and a meal plan for students impacted by the shutdown.

Schools across Fulton County and the state were facing mounting pressure from parents who took to social media to demand schools close, or who threatened to withdraw their children from school until the danger passed.

A petition on change.org demanded the Georgia Department of Education allow all schools to use online learning.

The petition had garnered more than 7,000 signatures before Kemp’s request to school districts was issued.

Two hours after the governor’s request to close schools, 12 districts,

including Fulton, Cobb, DeKalb counties and Marietta and Decatur city schools quickly heeded the request. By the next morning, the number had grown to 55 of the state’s 181 public school districts, including Gwinnett County, the largest district in the state, and Forsyth County.

The remaining districts were expected to comply within the coming days.

Fulton School officials acknowledged the decision will have significant impact on families – from students who rely on meal plans at the school, to working parents who now face childcare issues. At the same time, they said it was the right decision in the face of a global pandemic.

District officials said students will be expected to complete online learning assignments and/or work packets as assigned by their classroom teachers.

School principals and teachers will be sending out additional information related to remote learning early this week.

Hardest hit may be student athletes, artists and academics who now face weeks of cancelled events, along with possible disruptions to planned functions including prom and graduation.

Among the first events canceled was the ACT test for students on Saturday.

Students have been directed to contact the College Board for more information.

Timeline of COVID-19 in Fulton County Schools March 6 – First teacher gets ill at Bear Cree k Middle School. Emergency 911 is called and employee is transported to an area hospital.

March 9 (morning) – Fulton County Public Health informs Fulton Schools the employee tested positive for COVid-19 (coronavirus).

Bear Creek Middle and Woodland Middle schools are immediately dismissed.

March 9 (afternoon) – Fulton Schools leaders hold a press conference to announce all system schools will be closed for cleaning.

Initially the closure was for one day; that is moved to two days.

March 11 – Teacher at Woodland MS tests positive for COVid-19.

March 12 (morning) – All schools with the exception of Bear Creek and Woodland middle schools open. The two impacted schools will stay closed until March 23.

March 12 (afternoon) – Fulton Schools makes the decision to close all schools until further notice. They are joined by schools in DeKalb County, the City of Decatur, Cobb County and about a dozen others in the state.

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Everyone counts: Fulton County urges residents to fill out census Population counts fund public projects

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — The U.S. Census rolls around only once every 10 years, but it can provide crucial information that determines federal funding for public services, like scholarships, Medicaid, transportation projects, libraries and schools.

Fran Phillips-Calhoun, intergovernmental and interagency affairs manager for Fulton County government, spoke at the March 12 Roswell Rotary Club meeting about the importance of the Decennial head count.

“We only have one time each decade, and only one chance, to get it right,” Phillips-Calhoun said. “Not everyone was counted in the 2010 census, and we had to live with those numbers for 10 years… This is really the most authoritative set that our federal government uses for everything that we need. If we do not provide this information to the government, we are robbing ourselves.”

Fulton County estimates that each person counted in the census amounts to roughly $2,300 in annual fed-

Census timeline March 12-20: Residents will receive invitations to respond online to the 2020 census March 16-24: Residents will receive reminder letters March 26-April 3: Residents will receive reminder postcards April 8-16: Residents will receive reminder letters and questionnaires April 20-27: Residents will receive final reminder postcards before Census Bureau representatives will show up in person May 13: Enumerators will begin showing up in person to households that have not responded

eral funding for Georgia. That’s almost $23,000 in lost funds for one uncounted person before the next census.

Those numbers add up quickly, Phillips-Calhoun said. It’s estimated that about 72 percent of Georgians responded in the last census, resulting in an annual loss of $300 million per year for the state, she said.

The census numbers also count for fair representation at all levels of government.

Phillips-Calhoun addressed some fears residents may have over sharing information on the census, saying the data, by law, is kept confidential.

“I will assure you that I see much more information on Facebook and other social media than what you will provide in the census,” she said.

All census data, for example, is stripped of respondents’ names.

And all Census Bureau staff, including those who go door-to-door, take a lifetime oath to protect the personal information. Any violation carries a penalty of up to five years in prison and/or up to $250,000 in fines.

“What the Census Bureau is really interested in is the data and not the who,” Phillips-Calhoun said. “[The mailers] will say ‘resident.’ It will not say your name. They are not interested in your name.”

Phillips-Calhoun cautioned that some scammers may attempt to take advantage of the 2020 census and gave some tips to use as a precaution.

The Census Bureau will never ask for someone’s Social Security number, bank account information, credit card numbers, money donations or contact you on behalf of a political party, she said. Additionally, cybersecurity teams

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Fran Phillips-Calhoun, intergovernmental and interagency affairs manager for Fulton County government, speaks about the upcoming 2020 Census to a crowd at the March 12 meeting of the Roswell Rotary Club in Roswell Area Park. are testing and updating online safeguards hourly to ensure census data is protected with the highest and most recent standards, Phillips-Calhoun said.

This is the first time the census will be available for people to fill out online in addition to over mail or in person.

For information about the census, privacy, help census efforts or to fill out the 2020 census, visit 2020census.gov.

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License to party

Business leaders gather at James Bond-themed gala

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce’s annual gala took on international espionage flair March 6.

The event is an opportunity for the local business community to come together and celebrate. This year’s Legacy Award went to Fulton County Commissioner Liz Hausmann.

“It’s the way that we honor business leaders and community leaders who have done so much for our city,” Chamber COO Robin Buckley said, noting Hausmann is the first recipient outside of the business community to be honored with the award.

Hausmann thanked her family, “business family” and the community for their support. She reflected on the many ways life in North Fulton has changed in her 25 years of public service, which includes sitting on the Fulton County School Board, the inaugural Johns Creek City Council and Fulton County Board of Commissioners.

Cities have incorporated, schools have been built, businesses have grown over the last 25 years.

“We didn’t even have drivers license services up here, so folks, we’ve come a long, long way,” Hausmann said. “To have been able to play a small part in it, to have the honor and the privilege of representing us, means the world to me.”

School board members Katie Reeves and Linda McCain and State Sen. Brandon Beach spoke about their friendship with Hausmann and commended her for her success.

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James Bond-themed décor set the stage for Chamber members to drink, dine and dance the night away.

“I’ve known Liz a long time and she is a true public servant,” Beach said.

“If I’m in a foxhole, I want Liz Hausmann with me. She’s loyal, and in politics, loyalty is not a word that a lot of people understand.”

Chamber Chair Render Freeman, an attorney with Andersen, Tate & Carr, said that as much fun as it was to dress like James Bond, the gala’s theme was antithetical to what the evening was about.

“James Bond is totally self-sufficient,” he said. “Maybe at the beginning Q gives him a little toy, but most of the time he doesn’t need anything from anybody. Totally unrealistic. We are all part of teams — at home, at work — and the Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce is a great team.”

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Local pharmacy continues to champion healthcare reform

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — At any pharmacy in the country, patrons can fill their prescription or purchase over-the-counter drugs, probably pick up some snacks or basic household goods.

Customers at family-owned Lily’s Pharmacy in Johns Creek can get something extra, a free lesson on the complicated world of pharmaceutical pricing, insurance regulations and healthcare benefit managers.

Last year, owners Jennifer and Mike Shannon worked with lobbyists and legislators to help pass the Pharmacy Anti-Steering and Transparency Act. The Georgia law prohibits insurers and pharmacy benefit managers who have ownership in a pharmacy from steering patients to that business. Violations are punishable with fines or possible loss of license.

Jennifer said the law was a big win, not just for independent pharmacies but for patients, who experience better health outcomes when they know their pharmacists and deserve choice in their healthcare providers.

“I think people always need a choice for where they want to go,” Jennifer said.

“Obviously, we wouldn’t have fought for that law if we didn’t believe that, but the scary part for me is whatever laws we put in place, they’re blatantly ignored.”

Jennifer said she still sees patients “every day, all day” with insurance plans that steer them to a chain or mail-order pharmacy. In the few months since the law went into effect, Lily’s Pharmacy has collected a stack several inches high of papers that say things like, “Refills not covered, must go to CVS.” Pharmacy benefit managers act as

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Johns Creek pharmacist Jennifer Shannon and Gov. Brian Kemp celebrate the signing of the Pharmacy Anti-Steering and Transparency Act on May 8, 2019. The law is designed to provide patients with more freedom in choosing their pharmacist. a bridge between insurance providers, drug manufacturers and pharmacies. In theory, benefit managers use collective buying power to negotiate lower drug prices.

However, these middlemen have increasingly come under scrutiny for a lack of transparency and conflicts of interests.

For example, one of the largest pharmacy benefit managers, CVS Health (formerly known as Caremark), also owns the county’s largest pharmacy chain.

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“The whole industry has become so convoluted, and they’re all blaming each other,” Jennifer said. “I hope that everyone gets past the talking points and down to the level of what actually is happening.”

Take the claim that pharmacy benefit managers ensure patients get the best prices for the drugs they need. The Shannons say the opposite is often true.

Like Advil and Ibuprofen, many pre-

scription treatments have a brand-name or specialty version and a less expensive generic version. Some insurance plans only cover the brand-name version.

“The problem is everyone just says, ‘I’ll do what my plan tells me to,’” Jennifer said.

The brand-name drugs often cost hundreds of dollars more, meaning patients sometimes end up paying more through a co-pay than they would have if they bought the generic drug out-ofpocket.

“They’ve worked out a sweetheart deal with the drug manufacturer to get a rebate on the back end,” Mike said. “If I’m the PBM and I move market share to your drug, I’ll get a bigger rebate. The patients don’t get a benefit from that.”

To get around these steering practices, in many cases Lily’s Pharmacy is able to offer competitive cash pricing, Mike said. If that doesn’t work, patients can call member services and ask to opt-out.

If patients call and are still told they have to use a specific pharmacy or mailorder service, they can make a complaint to the state Board of Pharmacy. The Shannons said a few Lily’s Pharmacy customers have done so.

“Our patients fight it because we’re so vocal about it,” Mike said. “We’re actively showing people that they have a choice.”

However, most patients are not even aware of the law and do not have the time, energy or know-how to advocate for themselves, they said.

The Shannons say they want to help educate people. They have received calls from pharmacists across country who are trying to help their state pass antisteering legislation similar to Georgia’s law.

“The good thing about this year is that more pharmacists are willing to speak up and it’s not just me,” Jennifer said. “I don’t care about getting credit.

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Johns Creek Reading Bowl team places first JOHNS CREEK, Ga. —The Johns Creek High School Reading Bowl Team came in first place at the Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl divisional competition March 7 at the University of West Georgia.

The team is now headed to the statewide meet for the first time. Their coach is Meggan Ford, the school’s media specialist.

The Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl is open to teams in grades 4-12. Team members read books nominated for the Georgia Book Awards and compete fiveon-five in a quiz bowl format to answer questions about the books.

The Johns Creek High team previously came in second place in district competition and first place at the regional competition.

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Reina is one of two babies born at Emory Johns Creek Hospital on Leap Day, Feb. 29.

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Right: First place winners at the Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl, held March 7 at the University of West Georgia, were, front row from left: Charlotte Hyun, Catherine Buntin, Alisha Tan, Grace Chen and Elizabeth Buntin; and back row, Harshita Nagula, Katy Harvey, Tatum Havard, Grace Havard and Jenna McPherson.

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Emory Johns Creek Hospital welcomed two babies on Leap Day, Feb. 29.

The babies born on this day, known as “leaplings,” will have to wait another four years to celebrate their birthdays.

One of the newborns, baby girl Reina was born at 4:34 p.m. She weighed 8 pounds and was 21 inches tall. Reina’s parents, Oriana and Stephen, say their daughter came a little early; she wasn’t expected until March 11.

“Birthdays will be interesting, that’s for sure,” Oriana said. “We’ll just have to celebrate the whole month of February!”

Reina’s dad, Stephen, said during leap years her birthday celebration will be extra special.

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High school sports activities suspended as schools close Some area private schools follow suit

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — All local public high school sports have been placed on hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fulton County Schools announced it would close schools indefinitely March 13 and all practices and games for spring sports teams are cancelled until further notice. Forsyth County made the decision to hold online learning the week of March 16-20 and cancelled all events, including athletics, beginning March 13.

On March 12, Georgia High School Association Executive Director Robin Hines issued a statement the state literary competition scheduled for March 14 and March 21 were postponed, and the organization recommended all its member schools suspend spring sports.

The GHSA does not oversee the regular seasons for spring sports, only state tournaments and state meets, so the decision to suspend play remains with individual school districts. Both Fulton County Schools and Forsyth County Schools responded soon after the GHSA statement and Gov. Brian Kemp’s urging school districts to close if they felt it was “prudent.”

Local teams’ region opponents will also be out of action with the closure of schools in Cobb, Cherokee, Gwinnett and DeKalb counties.

Some local private schools also closed their doors and suspended sports.

Mount Pisgah Christian School was on spring break March 9-13 and has elected to remain closed until March 23 at last word. The move cancelled baseball, golf, lacrosse, tennis, soccer, and track and field competitions slated for this week.

On March 13, Blessed Trinity Catholic High School announced it would hold online learning days March 16-27.

The school announced as a part of its closure that all extracurricular activities, including sports, were cancelled through March 27.

The cancellation of hundreds of games throughout the state has presented the GHSA with an unprecedented situation in which the organization will have to decide how to continue the spring sport season on an expedited schedule, if play resumes.

Most local programs have seen several game/meet cancellations due to weather, and most have only played a few region games.

It is a similar situation for most soccer teams, with the regular season scheduled to end on April 16 ahead of the state tournament. The tennis and baseball regular seasons are set to conclude the same week. Lacrosse and golf seasons were to end April 25 and May 5.

Some teams, including Milton and Forsyth County schools in Region 5-AAAAAAA, have yet to start region play in baseball.

Local bookstore to host bestselling author

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Metro Atlanta native Patti Callahan will visit Johns Creek Books and Gifts on March 26 as part of the paperback launch of her bestselling novel “Becoming Mrs. Lewis.”

The book tells the true love story of internationally beloved authors C.S. Lewis and Joy Davidman. The novel incorporates the couple’s original letters, capturing themes of unconventional romance, friendship, motherhood and building a career in CALLAHAN an era where mothers were not expected to work.

Patti Callahan, a Georgia State University grad, is the author of 15 novels.

Her latest, “The Favorite Daughter,” was released June 2019.

A full-time author and mother of three children, she now resides in both Mountain Brook, Alabama and Bluffton, South Carolina with her husband.

The event will be Thursday, March 26 from 4-6 p.m. at Johns Creek Books and Gifts, 6000 Medlock Bridge Road.

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I’m overwhelmed. It just shows how blessed I am to have the support from the customers.

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Community rallies to support Newtown family business

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — After permitting problems threw the future of Nell’s Produce Market into question, patrons of the longtime Newtown establishment rallied to their support.

Owner Tate Clements said he has had a few sleepless nights over the past week, but he is optimistic that the City of Johns Creek and Nell’s have come to an agreement that will allow him to open for the season on April 1.

In 1988, Nell Proctor opened a produce stand off of Mount Vernon Road in Dunwoody. In 1997, her family opened a second location at the corner of Old Alabama Road and Nesbit Ferry Road which is now in Johns Creek. Now in her 80s, Proctor still runs the stand in Dunwoody, and her grandson, Clements, operates the Johns Creek location.

“My mom did it for years, and she retired before my grandmother did,” Clements said. “I was able to take over my mom’s half of the business back in 2008, and I’ve been running the Johns Creek location ever since.”

For decades, Nell’s Produce has sold fresh fruit and vegetables from April through September. More recently, the business has extended its season, selling pumpkins in October and Christmas trees in December.

Because it was founded before Johns Creek was incorporated, Nell’s Produce exists in a grey area called “legally nonconforming.” Properties that were built before the city wrote its codes are grandfathered in, meaning they do not have to comply with the city’s zoning regulations so long as they stay in operation and their site does not expand.

However, Nell’s Produce is more

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Located at the corner of Old Alabama Road and Nesbit Ferry Road, Nell’s Produce Market offers fresh fruit and vegetables seasonally. complicated than most legally nonconforming cases, Johns Creek Community Development Director Ben Song said.

At issue is a 12-by-24-foot shed that Nell’s Produce added in 2014 to house coolers. The city says it violates code.

“Without coolers I’m limited in carrying certain things,” Clements said.

“Leafy greens like lettuce, they just melt in the summer heat.”

Clements said that at the time, he talked to the planning department about the shed, but never received a formal permit. The city says because of the temporary nature of the business, a permanent structure is not allowed.

“The shed is an illegal structure,”

Song said. “It wasn’t permitted. It doesn’t meet setback requirements. It doesn’t meet the zoning ordinance related to building materials.”

Further complicating matters is that Nell’s Produce has been operating with a seasonal business license. In Johns Creek, those licenses are for businesses that are open for a few months. Nell’s is open most of the year.

Clements said in the first few years after the city incorporated, it was convenient not to have to drive down to Atlanta for permitting. However, as the business grew and the permitting staff changed, the process became a headache.

“I’ve been dreading going to City Hall every year to get the permits,” Clements said. “It’s not consistent from year to year — How long can I be there for? How many permits do I have to apply for?”

Even the Community Development director seemed to have trouble untangling the red tape surrounding Nell’s Produce.

“Every year they’ve come in, it’s been evolving,” Song said. “So many hands have touched this, in terms of their request for their permits, and it appears that different approvals may have been given.”

This year, when Clements went in for his seasonal permit, it seemed like he would not be able to open, even though his season was set to start in a few weeks.

He shared the news on Facebook, and his story garnered dozens of shares and comments on Facebook and Next Door. Johns Creek Mayor Mike Bodker said he received 20 to 30 emails on the subject, and one Nell’s patron even spoke during public comment at the March 9 City Council meeting.

“I’m overwhelmed,” Clements said. “It just shows how blessed I am to have the support from the customers. I just feel so grateful and appreciative of everything they’ve done.”

Song stepped in quickly to understand the unique situation and reach an agreement that will allow Nell’s Produce to open for the 2020 season as usual, though the shed will have to be gone by the time its permit expires in December.

“I feel very encouraged now,” Clements said. “If we go through with what I think will go through, I think we’ll actually have more stability in the future.

Hopefully we’ll have another successful season.”

“All three of my children are ELP graduates from 2017-2019. As high school juniors facing college decisions, ELP helped expand their understanding of our North Fulton community and its structure which helped guide their career interests. The contacts made with fellow students, parents and community leaders have already proven beneficial for each of them.”

Emerging Leaders (ELP) is a yearlong high school program for students who wish to develop leadership skills, identify and address community issues and interact with local leaders. Students will enjoy a combination of interactive lectures, discussions, site visits, community service, and networking opportunities.

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Communicating to employees, customers during scary times

By KEITH BOWERMASTER Guest columnist Whether it’s a natural disaster, a criminal incident such as a mass shooting or fraud, or even a global panBOWERMASTER demic, every business — no matter the size — will at some point experience an event which could have a substantial impact on its survival.

Large companies have crisis plans outlining the steps to be taken to mitigate the impact of an incident, which includes communicating to key audiences. However, many small or midsize companies lack such a plan.

To help you mitigate the pitfalls of communication with employees and customers during scary times, now or in the future, here are seven steps to follow.

Assemble a team: Whenever you take on a major project or initiative, you always assemble your top team to strategize and execute. The same is true when communicating during a crisis. Bring together a small, influential group of decision makers who touch all aspects of your business to create the strategy and make decisions.

Identify and prioritize: Take a deep look at your business and determine exactly who are all of the audiences who could be impacted by a change in your business. Other than the obvious employees and customers, this could include government and community officials, potential customers, contractors, etc. Then, put them in groups to determine the amount of communication they require and the type of information they should receive.

Consistent channels: It’s important your audiences know from where (and who) they will receive updated information. Decide whether an e-newsletter or in-person meetings will work best, but know anything sent via email can (and probably will) be forwarded.

Also, establish the cadence of when information will be sent, such as the beginning or end of the day, and stick to that schedule.

One voice: Along with consistent channels and timing, there should be one entity or individual, such as Human Resources or the CEO him/herself, who delivers all information during a crisis.

Open, honest messaging: Most companies talk openly and honestly with their employees and customers in regards to performance, deliveries, issues, etc. year-round, so the same

should be true during a crisis. Share the facts which are available, being sure to keep personal or proprietary information safeguarded. Be honest, and if you don’t have an answer to a question, it is OK to say “I don’t know.”

Monitor and correct: During a crisis, rumors and assumptions are bound to appear. Be sure to monitor social media channels and listen to employees so you can correct misinformation in your next e-newsletter or meeting. If possible, establish a phone number or email address where your audiences can have their questions or concerns answered.

Evaluate the hits and misses: Post-crisis assessments are as important as pre-crisis plans. After the fact, review how the communication plan was executed to determine what succeeded and what can be improved.

By following these steps, you will keep your employees and customers well informed and confident in you and your business, leading to long-term relationships.

Keith Bowermaster, APR, is president of The Modig Group, a public relations and crisis & issues management firm located in Cumming. http://modiggroup.com

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WATER DROP DASH 5K AND FESTIVAL

Fast and flat along the banks of the Chattahoochee River, this 5K run is an course to qualify for Atlanta’s signature Peachtree Road Race and encourages metro Atlanta residents to conserve water. There is both a 5K and kids’ fun run, followed by awards and a water festival with games, giveaways and face painting. The race begins and ends at the Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road in Roswell starting at 8 a.m. on Saturday, March 21. For more information and to register, visit waterdropdash.com.

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FEATURED: CREATIVE COLLAGE WORKSHOP

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 dine-in, take-out and drivethrough 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

A TASTE FOR ART

What: Join for the art show opening reception, with wine tasting, a charcuterie board and silent art auctions. The show will feature original works by local artists.

When: Saturday, April 4, 7-9 p.m.; exhibit open through June 13 Where: Arts Center at East Roswell Park, 9100 Fouts Road, Roswell Cost: $10 More info: rfaa.org

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.

CALENDAR 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: HISTORY ALIVE

What: Learn about the ways of the Cherokee and how we can use those ways today, including discussions on common native plants and handmade crafts.

When: Saturday, March 21, 9:30-11 a.m.

Where: Donaldson-Bannister Farm, 4381 Chamblee-Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody Cost: $5 for members, $10 for nonmembers More info: dunwoodypreservationtrust.org

HAZARDOUS HOUSEHOLD CHEMICAL AND PAINT COLLECTION

What: Dispose of hazardous chemicals and paints in a safe way. Registration is required.

When: Saturday, March 21, 9 a.m. — 1 p.m.

Where: Milton City Hall, 2006 Heritage Walk, Milton More info: cityofmiltonga.us

ROSWELL BEER FEST

What: The annual Roswell Beer Festival in historic Roswell returns with more than 400 different types of beer, along with great food and live shows. All proceeds will benefit the Star House Foundation, a charity servicing at-risk youth in North Fulton.

When: Saturday, March 21, 2-6 p.m.

Where: Historic Roswell Cost: Tickets are $60 and include a tasting glass for sampling.

More info and tickets: roswellbeerfestival.com

COOP & VINE

What: This spring festival will feature unlimited tastings of Chef’s Little Red Rooster classic chicken creations along with complementary wines and craft beers.

When: Saturday, March 21, 3-5 p.m.

Where: Vino Venue, 4478 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody Cost: $59 More info and tickets: vinovenue.com

PERIMETER ADULT LEARNING SERVICES

What: Classes will include the Basics of Islam; Knitting, Crocheting and Stitching; Inside the GBI and Shakespeare’s Hamlet in the Movies. Includes Open Bridge and Mah Jong.

When: March 23-May 18, times vary Where: 1548 Mount Vernon Road, Dunwoody Cost: $50 for the 7 weeks. Individual day sessions are $8.

More info and registration: palsonline.org or 770-698-0801

VEGETABLE GARDENING CLASS

What: Get a jump on summer vegetable gardening. Part of a lecture series by the North Fulton Master Gardeners.

When: Tuesday, March 24, 7-8:30 p.m.

Where: Bill Johnson Community Activity Building, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: nfmg.net

Editor’s note

In the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, some community events are being postponed or canceled. Check with event organizers for the most up-to-date information.

People ages 60 years and older or those with a longterm health problem have been cautioned to avoid going out, especially into crowded areas, as they are more likely to develop serious complications from the virus.

HEALTH AND FITNESS: 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

RUNNING CLUB

What: Join Alpharetta’s new, free social running group. Be prepared to run between 2-4 miles each meeting.

When: Meets twice a week, Mondays at 6 p.m. and Saturdays at 8 a.m.

Where: Meet at the Alpharetta Community Center, 175 Roswell St., Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

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

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RELIGIOUS EVENTS: DATE NIGHT FOR PARENTS

What: Parents can drop their kids off at RPC childcare and enjoy some one on one time with their spouse. Includes dinner When: Friday, March 20, 6-9 p.m.

Where: Roswell Presbyterian Church, 755 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell Cost: $10 per child, with a maximum of $20 per family More info and registration: roswellpres.org

FAMILY EASTER EGG HUNT

What: There will be a hunt for children ages 3 years and under and a separate hunt for ages 4 years and up. Each child is requested to bring two dozen filled eggs for the hunt. Includes pancake breakfast and music.

When: Saturday, March 28, 9:30-11 a.m.

Where: Roswell Presbyterian Church, 755 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info and registration: roswellpres.org

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

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

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: ‘FROZEN JR.’

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

‘A NIGHT IN RUSSIA’

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Kiev, including Tchaikovsky’s “Symphony No. 2.”

When: Saturday, March 28, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Johns Creek United Methodist Church, 11180 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek Cost: $18-37 More info and tickets: johnscreeksymphony.org or 678748-5802

COMMUNITY GARDEN DAY: THE POETRY GARDEN What: Come play in the dirt and work on seasonal projects and activities led by a Forsyth County Master Gardener Advisor that help maintain the beauty of The Poetry Garden.

When: Friday, March 20, 10-11 a.m.

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

‘THE OUTSIDER’

What: Ned Newley doesn’t even want to be Governor. He’s terrified of public speaking; his poll numbers are impressively bad.

He might be the worst candidate to ever run for office. Unless, that’s just what the voters want.

When: March 20-April 11, times vary Where: Stage Door Players, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody More info and tickets: stagedoorplayers.net

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.

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Rains frazzled baseball teams weeks before virus shut things down

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — School closings due to COVID-19 have added to the long list of cancellations and postponements local baseball teams have already endured.

Atlanta saw nearly 11 inches of rain in February, more than double the monthly average covering the last 30 years. Already, the area has received about 40 percent of its annual rainfall.

While the weather is wreaking havoc on all high school spring sports, baseball has been hit especially hard.

Days without rain have been sparse, and soggy fields are not getting enough time to dry out before more rain moves through. Some local programs, including Johns Creek and Cambridge, have seen nearly 30 cancellations or postponements for their freshman, JV and varsity teams in the one month since opening day.

“I’ve never seen anything like this in my 25 years of coaching,” Johns Creek head coach Billy Nicholson said.

Beside lost playing time, Nicholson said one of the biggest issues the rain has brought is the domino effect cancellations.

“We can move things around, but we are seeing now that umpires may not be able to cover another game,” Nicholson said. “If they have to pull umpires off the JV or freshman game, then it creates more dominos to find another date for the freshman or JV team. There are a lot of moving pieces, and it’s a little overwhelming.”

The Gladiators also face the challenge of being one of the few programs in the area that does not have an indoor facility to use when the rain is falling.

Nicholson said because of the location of the field, the city of Johns Creek and Fulton Country Schools have stipulations on the design of such a facility.

“Because of where we are, we can’t just throw up an indoor barn,” he said.

Johns Creek has been able to get some practice in at the Grand Slam Sports Center down the road from the school, which has been “very helpful,” according to Nicholson. But the team’s limited time on the field has been frustrating.

“We have had to use a lot of games as practices,” Nicholson said. “Something like a bunt coverage, you have to practice in a game situation, but if you mess it up in a game, it counts.”

Things have been a bit better for Cambridge, but far from ideal.

“We are in a fortunate spot because we’ve played 13 games (as of March 11) to this point, but that’s only because we’ve been able to use facilities that are able to handle the rain,” Cambridge head coach Evan Tieles said.

Cambridge and Johns Creek have been forced to relocate games to the

Some local programs, including Johns Creek and Cambridge, have seen nearly 30 cancellations or postponements for their freshman, JV and varsity teams in the one month since opening day.

LakePoint Baseball complex in Emerson, which has turf fields. Doing so does incur a cost per game, and umpires still need to be brought on board with the change in location. Cambridge has played several games at the complex, including their opening Region 7-AAAAAA matchup with Centennial, which was called in the fifth inning due to fog.

Tieles said the program is fortunate to have indoor facilities, including batting cages and portable pitcher’s mounds.

“We’ve also tried to use the football field as much as we can, but it’s difficult because you have soccer, track and field, and lacrosse going on as well,” he said.

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you can. Sometimes we are throwing in the parking lot, we’ll do that, or we will throw in the gravel warning track if we can’t get on the field. And some days we can use the infield but not the outfield.

It’s been an eventful spring.”

In Roswell, Blessed Trinity is better able to contend with the rain by having a turf field.

“Turf is the greatest invention in the history of baseball, to me anyway,” Blessed Trinity head coach Andy Harlin said.

The Titans have played in several tournaments, including the Georgia Dugout Club Tournament on LakePoint’s turf

fields, and have not seen as many cancellations as their neighbors. They have still had to combat the rain, though.

“Having turf here is great for practice, but there have been times when it has been pouring the entire time and we still have to go indoors,” Harlin said.

“But all baseball coaches sit down way before the season starts and figure out how you want to install stuff. Whether it’s in a gym, a batting cage or a makeshift field, you get in what you have on that schedule. We’re just trying to control what we can, no matter what else is going on outside.”

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Fish and art … or art and fish?

There is news this month from Hacienda Hudson: specifically, Wife of Mine has taken up watercolor painting!

This is something that she has wanted to do for a long time, and now she has STEVE HUDSON the opportunity. A Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net growing collection of watercolors now decorates our house, and I’ve got to say that I think she’s pretty good (though I may be a teeny bit biased).

So far, she’s painted a number of really neat flowers and landscapes, plus (how to put it) one very intriguing llama.

You don’t ordinarily think of llamas as subjects for watercolor artistry. There may be a reason for that.

Anyway, one of the subjects on my

wife’s to-paint list is a brook trout. I’ve told her that what I want for my birthday (it’s in April, in case you want to know) is one of her paintings, signed and framed so I can hang it near my desk. I can’t think of anything more special than that.

The only sad thing about all that is that she’s not still in elementary, middle, or high school – for if she were, then she could enter that future trout masterpiece in the annual Wildlife Forever State-Fish Art Contest.

Yes, it’s really a thing.

The State-Fish Art contest was born in 1997 and was inspired by a fifth grade homework assignment after a student found that there was not a lot of good info on state fish across the United States.

This contest was established to help address that deficit, and for more than two decades it’s been educating kids, teachers, and parents about things aquatic and fishy.

That sounds like a good plan to me.

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This contest is aimed at children and youth from kindergarten through 12th grade, with several age categories.

Some entrants are part of a class which tackled the challenge as part of a project or lesson series, but others are just individual students who enjoy art and like fish, too. In other words, it’s open to every child who wants to give it a go.

I hope lots of kids will do just that.

The idea is simple: create an original illustration featuring a fish chosen from the official State-Fish List.

Each submission has to adhere to some guidelines. It must be horizontally oriented (9 inches high by 12 inches wide), not signed or initialed on the front, and not matted or framed.

Entrants in most categories will also need to submit a short essay (one side of one page) on their chosen fish species – and the appropriate entry form. Then it’s all mailed to the address at the top of that form (note that Georgia has its own special entry form). Submission deadline is March 31, and judging will take place in April.

One neat thing about all of this is that the fun (and the learning) begins right away, starting with the matter of choosing a fish. From the fish list, for example, you’ll learn that Georgia actually has three state fish: the largemouth bass (freshwater), red drum (saltwater), and the southern Appalachian brook trout (coldwater).

And right below the Georgia list you’ll learn that the state fish of Hawaii is the “humuhumunukunukuapua’a”? Did you know that? I didn’t, but I do now.

Entries will be evaluated for state fish awards and possibly (depending on the fish species you choose) for other awards in several special award categories. Special awards include the “Invader Cru-

sader” award for art featuring an invasive species, plus the “Guy Harvey Award” for entries featuring saltwater or anadromous state fish, and a new category this year (the International Fish Migration Award) for art featuring migratory fish and waters they rely on. There’s also the “Smile Award,” which was established to “celebrate the many unique interpretations of fish.” That one sounds like fun.

Check the website for details on how to be considered for these many awards.

What does it take to do well in this competition? You can gain some insights by checking out the “Judge’s Wisdom & Sample Artwork” section of the website to see what previous judges had to say.

One, for example, noted the importance of telling a story with your art.

“Think about the fish and think about its environment,” the judge noted., “What is the fish doing in the picture?

What message do you want to share… and how do you want [people] to feel when they view it?”

Another noted a preference for originality and creativity. “If I can tell that an artist tried to mimic someone else’s work,” this judge said, “it isn’t as strong as an artist who takes a risk by making the work their own.”

Yet another commented on being drawn to “works that have a lot of color in them (or detail if they are black and white).”

So. Are there some resident kids nearby? Round ‘em up. Then choose some fish, get out those paints or pencils or pastels – and have at it.

And if you they do create some fish art, take a photo and send it my way. I’d love to see what they create.

For details, complete rules, entry forms and other info on this competition, visit statefishart.org.

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That day, the man received a bill for a $400 Verizon account he had not made under his business’ name.

He learned that the suspect had used his Social Security number to help open the account.

Woman’s purse stolen from unlocked car JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A Johns Creek woman reported March 4 that someone had burglarized her car and taken her purse.

The woman said she had last seen her car secured that evening on Crossington Road. About an hour later, the woman noted that her purse was missing from the front passenger seat.

The door had been left unlocked at the time.

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