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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. —Police arrested a man suspected of stealing an Apple watch on March 21. An officer in the area was notified around 3 p.m. that there had been a larceny at T-Mobile on Medlock Bridge Road and was instructed to look out for a silver Mercury with a black top. The license plate number was also provided. The officer stopped the vehicle when he spotted it preparing to turn left onto Peachtree Parkway from Johns Creek Parkway. The driver was identified as A’dee Hudson, 35, from Su-
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Burglars take valuables in residential break-in JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A Johns Creek woman contacted police March 24 after her Oak Alley Way home was burglarized. The woman told police, through a translator, that she left her home at 2:30 p.m. and returned at 9:30 that night. It appeared someone had forced opened the rear patio window. The kitchen, master bedroom, master bathroom and guest bathroom were ransacked. The victim said an Omega gold watch, worth $5,000; a Burbery blouse, worth $400; a beige Louis Vuitton handbag, $2,000; a red Michael Kors tote purse, $200, and several pieces of gold and silver jewelry, $6,000, were missing.
Homeowner notes precision in Twillingate Place break-in JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Police are investigating an incident in which a Twillingate Place home was burglarized and ransacked.
wanee. The officer noticed the smell of marijuana and saw two small bags that appeared to contain the drug in the driver’s door compartment, according to police reports. Another officer responded to T-Mobile and spoke to the store manager, who showed the officer security footage of the theft. The footage showed a man who matched Hudson’s description take a silver Apple watch, valued at $529, and leave without paying. A watch with the same serial number was found in the suspect’s car. Hudson was placed under arrest for theft by shoplifting and possession of marijuana.
Police met with the victim and her daughter at the home March 18. The victim had been staying at her daughter’s home, and the last time she was at the house, the morning of March 12, everything seemed fine. Searching the house, police discovered that the door had been pried open in such a way to do minimal damage and that the home was ransacked with a precision that suggested the perpetrator knew the home. For example, someone had entered the concealed doors that lead to the attic and left the light on, which would have been challenging for someone who did not know where to locate the lights. The victim said her brother had lived in the home until December 2018, when he was asked to leave, with police intervention, due to drug addiction issues. The victim also said her brother may have been looking for their father’s pistols. The only items that appeared to be missing were mail and clothing that belonged to the brother.
Police arrest Atlanta man on outstanding warrant JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Police arrested a man March 19 for expired tags, 2nd degree forgery and an outstanding warrant. An eastbound 2011 Crown Victoria on Haynes Bridge Road was pulled over
around 9:30 p.m. when the officer discovered the tag had expired in January. The officer also discovered the driver, Emmanuel Shobowale, 59, from Atlanta, had a failure to appear warrant for his arrest through the Marietta Police from May 2018 and that his license expired in January 2017, according to police reports. Shobowale was arrested. While taking an inventory of the suspect’s possessions, police discovered two counterfeit $50 bills.
Police discover drugs during traffic stop ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police arrested a man March 20 after they found more than a pound of marijuana in his car. Police pulled a car over that morning when they saw it drive in the emergency lane on Ga. 400 southbound. While talking to the driver, officers reported they could smell marijuana and were alerted that the man had an active warrant from the Villa Rica Police Department. The man had $2,600 in cash in his front pocket, and officers found 1.6 pounds of marijuana in the car. The man, identified as 34-year-old Barado Jones of Atlanta, was arrested for driving in the emergency lane, no license, felony possession of marijuana, possession with intent to distribute and possession of tools for the commission of a crime.
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Johns Creek officials consider rezoning cases By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Johns Creek’s zoning ordinances were tested March 25 when the City Council, by a 5-2 vote, approved a rezoning for a medical office on Old Alabama Road. Councilman Steve Broadbent and Councilwoman Stephanie Endres voted to deny the rezoning permit, which allows a 5,000-square-foot medical office building on a currently vacant lot between the Preston Oaks and Carrington subdivisions. Because of the steep topography of the lot, the ground would need to be raised and a retaining wall built to hold the proposed offices. City council members were concerned about the impact the retaining wall would have on neighbors. “This is something you never envision, to see a new retaining wall put up fairly close to their backyard,” Broadbent said. “We’ve had so many cases where we’re sort of shoehorning in a large building, large townhomes, whatever it might be into a property.” Johns Creek Community Association President Marybeth Cooper spoke on behalf of one neighboring resident who opposed the rezoning for this reason. However, the rezoning applicant, Dr. Sudha Challa, said many neighbors supported the project. “If I don’t come here, Starbucks or McDonalds is going to come over and
The weakness in our current ordinance is the discretion part of it. If you have a community development director that’s exercising appropriate discretion, if you have a community development director that understands the pulse of the community and the pulse of the council, then the discretion probably won’t be an issue.” Mike Bodker Johns Creek mayor it’s going to be a big commotion,” Challa said. “This is going to be very quiet and provide service to the community.” No neighboring residents spoke during the public hearing, leaving the council at a loss as to how neighboring residents felt about the development. The majority on the council wanted to approve the project, but with the condition that retaining walls and landscaping be done in a way that minimizes the impact on neighbors. Typically, when a zoning case is considered, developers present only a preliminary site plan. If changes are made to the plan, it is up to the community development director to decide if the changes substantively alter the plan before granting the developer a land
disturbance permit. “The weakness in our current ordinance is the discretion part of it,” Mayor Mike Bodker said. “If you have a community development director that’s exercising appropriate discretion, if you have a community development director that understands the pulse of the community and the pulse of the council, then the discretion probably won’t be an issue.” Under city code, the only alternative to allowing staff discretion on such matters would be to have a development go through the entire four-month review process in order to make any changes to the site plan, according to City Manager Warren Hutmacher. Further complicating matters, Johns Creek’s community development director
recently retired. Assistant City Manager Kimberly Greer is serving in the post on a temporary basis. Ultimately, the council voted to continue to trust the community development department to make the call on updated development plans, but it left the door open to a change in process for future cases. The City Council also denied a rezoning petition to build a townhome community on Lakefield Drive. The project would have brought 37 units to Technology Park near The Oaks at Johns Creek. Though the city staff had recommended approval with conditions, the Planning Commission recommended denial in a 3-3 vote. City Council members raised concerns about the site’s stormwater plans and the proposed density, more than 8 units per acre. While the Oaks sits at 11 units per acre, all other surrounding residential properties are between 2 and 4 units per acre, according to staff documents. “As I look at the density of the property surrounding it, with the exception of the Oaks, which was intended to be a transition property, your maximum density is less than three units per acre,” Bodker said. “Eight units plus is very inconsistent with that.” In other business, the council unanimously approved a $2.8 million contract with Allied Paving for road resurfacing.
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Karen Handel launches campaign By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Former U.S. Rep. Karen Handel recently announced that she will run for her former seat, representing Georgia’s 6th District, in 2020. Handel lost the seat to Democrat Lucy McBath in November 2018 by 1 percent, or about 3,000 votes. The district includes most of North
Fulton County — including Sandy Springs, Roswell, Johns Creek and Milton — and parts of eastern Cobb County and northern DeKalb County. The seat was once considered a GOP stronghold, electing Republicans from 1978 until McBath’s victory. In a video announcing her campaign, Handel cites the economy, veterans and military, the opioid crisis and human trafficking as key issues to her platform.
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Handel served on the Fulton County Board of Commissioners from 2003 to 2006, when she won her bid for Georgia Secretary of State. In 2010, she ran for governor, but lost to former Gov. Nathan Deal. She also ran an unsuccessful bid for Senate in 2014. Handel became the first Republican woman from Georgia elected to Congress in 2017 after narrowly defeating Democratic candidate Jon Ossoff in the special election to replace former Secretary of Health and Human Services Tom Price. The race attracted national attention and became the most expensive House race in U.S. history. Before facing a rematch against McBath, Handel will have to make it out of the Republican primary. Republican State Sen. Brandon Beach of Alpharetta announced in January he intends to run for the seat as well. Beach, now in his fourth term in
the Georgia Senate, serves as chairman of the Senate Economic Development and Tourism Committee and as secretary of the TransHandel portation Committee. Both Beach and Handel have served as the president and CEO of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce. Handel’s website already features endorsements from her former colleagues in Congress, Reps. Rob Woodall, Doug Collins, Austin Scott, Drew Ferguson, Buddy Carter and Tom Graves, and former Reps. Newt Gingrich and Price. It also lists endorsements from local leaders including Johns Creek Mayor Mike Bodker, Johns Creek City Councilman Steve Broadbent, Milton Mayor Joe Lockwood, Milton City Councilwoman Carol Cookerly and Roswell City Council members Matt Judy and Matt Tyser.
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Democrats talk Medicaid, abortion at town hall By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — As the end of the 2019 legislative session loomed, Democratic representatives held a town hall to discuss Medicaid waivers, abortion legislation and other healthcare topics. Democrats made notable gains in the Atlanta suburbs during last November’s election, and many of these freshman legislators made Medicaid expansion and other health care issues key to their platforms. March 24, a little over the week before the final day of the legislative season, some of these Democrats shared their thoughts on the year’s biggest pieces of legislation and goals for the future. The elected officials in attendance were State Sen. Sally Harrell (District 40) and State Reps. Mary Robichaux (District 48), Angelika Kausche (District 50), Josh McLaurin (District 51) and ElMahdi Holly (District 111) The event was organized by Indivisible 6th District, Democratic grassroots group, and moderated by Steven Knight Griffin, the former policy adviser for the Center for Disease Control who lost to Rep. Lucy McBath in the Democratic pri-
mary for the 6th Congressional District last year. Organizers said they also invited Republican legislators House Speaker Pro-Tem Jan Jones, State Sen. John Albers, State Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick and State Rep. Chuck Martin, but they did not participate. One of the main topics discussed at the town hall was abortion. At the time, under consideration was House Bill 481, also known as the “heartbeat bill,” which would ban abortion after a fetal heartbeat is detected, or roughly six weeks into a pregnancy. The bill passed the House on March 29, sending it to the governor’s desk. Holly, Kausche, McLaurin and Robichaux voted against the bill, as they said they would. Martin voted with Democrats against the bill. “It allows the government to come between a person and their family, in one of their most vulnerable times, and their physician, which is just not right,” said Robichaux, who represents Roswell. McLaurin, who represents parts of Sandy Springs and Johns Creek, said there were many aspects of the bill he disagrees with, but he found it “particularly cruel” to require women to file a police report to receive an exception for
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State Rep. Mary Robichaux, second from left, answers a question about Medicaid wavers at a healthcare town hall held by local Democrats March 24 at Eagle’s Nest Church. In addition to Robichaux, State Sen. Sally Harrell and State Reps. El-Mahdi Holly, Josh McLaurin and Angelika Kausche were there to talk Medicaid expansion, reproductive health and other topics that came before the Georgia General Assembly this year. rape or incest. “Police reports are so rarely filed in these situations,” he said. “Forcing someone who is going through that kind of emotional trauma to not have access to this care unless they participate in a law enforcement process, it’s downright cruel.” “Some of these guys — and it’s 90 percent guys who are behind this bill — think they are doing the right thing,” McLaurin said. “They’re ideological about it, but I’m sorry, I don’t see any rationale for putting this bill forward other than a raw desire to control women’s bodies.” Along with abortion, much of the town hall was devoted to the topic of Medicaid expansion. The Democrats all supported expanding Medicaid coverage for people with income at 44 percent of the poverty line to 133 percent. A component of former President Barack Obama’s Affordable Care Act, the federal government would provide 90 percent of funding for the expansion. Proponents of expanding Medicaid say it would bring federal dollars back to Georgia, bolster rural healthcare providers and bring coverage to between 200,000 and 500,000 Georgians. March 27, Gov. Brian Kemp signed a bill into law that pursues a study of limited Medicaid expansion. The law allows Kemp to ask for a waiver from the federal government to expand Medicaid under Georgia’s own terms. Democrats criticized the waiver bill for stripping power from the Legislature and giving too much to the governor, and for delaying expansion for two years while the details of the waiver program could be studied.
“What they want to do is [include] fewer people at a higher cost — because they don’t get the full 90 percent match since it doesn’t go as high as it’s supposed to — and it starts later,” McLaurin said. “That’s not a true Medicaid expansion.” Kausche, who represents Johns Creek, said the waiver program leaves a lot of uncertainty. “It doesn’t say what they’re going to do finally,” she said. “It just says we’re going to study it … There’s a lot of leeway and a lot of unknowns which could actually lead to an average increase in cost for consumers.” During the audience Q&A, one attendee asked the officials about “Medicare for All,” a slogan coined by Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders to generally mean a federal single-payer health care system. Harrell said if she were a member of Congress, she would definitely support Medicare for All, but for now, she is looking at things that can more practically be implemented in Georgia. Kausche said she supports some form of universal healthcare, but does not necessarily mean a single-payer system. She also said the U.S. should look to other countries as an example, drawing on her own experience growing under Germany’s two-tiered healthcare system. “No system is perfect,” she said. “But the cost is much lower and the patients are covered, so I think we should start thinking about solutions like this. We have to because that’s the only way we are going to cover more people.” Jones, Albers, Kirkpatrick and Martin were contacted for comment, but did not respond by press time.
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Students take the stage at local TED Talk By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Thirteen middle and high schoolers from Johns Creek and Forsyth County shared their “ideas worth growing” at Lambert High School’s annual TEDx event. TED Talks, which stands for Technology, Entertainment and Design, is a media company that shares short lectures for free online. Speakers are given a maximum of 18 minutes but free range to talk about anything from technology and environmental science to fashion or social issues. Lambert High has had a TEDEd club, a program that helps students hone their public speaking and storytelling skills, since 2015. “I wanted to give them a platform to share their ideas,” said Simran Malhotra, a senior at Lambert and founder of the club. “It wouldn’t just have to be through public speaking. It could be animation, writing, poetry.” “This club is for students who feel like they don’t have a platform at our school,” Malhotra went on to say. “High school can be a tough place for some people, and so can middle school. People are still trying to figure themselves out,
and this platform really helps them find who they are.” The club holds public speaking workshops for students at Lambert and around the area. Malhotra said 75 to 85 people audition for the club each year, but only about 20 are accepted. “We like to look for creativity and uniqueness in their talk, something that isn’t too cliché and will actually make a difference in this world,” she said. “Then, we look at how their public speaking skills are. We’ve been working with each person for a year, so we do expect their public speaking skills to show. We’ve been teaching them how to speak and how to find their own style.” March 22, the club held its third annual TED Talk event. Around 200 people attended, with more watching online through a livestream. The theme was “sprout,” and speakers talked about how they grew from different life experiences. “One person talked about Minecraft,” Malhotra said. “His story was pretty humorous. Another person talked about their medical journey and how homeopathic medicine changed the world.” This year’s speakers from Lambert High School were Aravind Natchiappan, Jesse Tu, Lane Banta, Maria John
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Students from area high schools held their own TED Talk on March 22 at Lambert High School. Britto, Naheen Ali, Nikhila Alavala, Noor Khan, Ramya Gullapalli and Sripushkar Julapally. Additional speakers were Bisan Malhotra, Riverwatch Middle School; Nicholas Roncal, Alliance Academy; Ravnoor Gujral, Taylor Road Middle School and Tarun Ramesh, Riverwatch Middle School. “I always get very, very proud at the event,” Malhotra said. “When you see
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Local gym owner shares powerlifting journey By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Lara Sturm doesn’t look like what you’d imagine to be a powerlifter. At age 50, she stands 5-foot 4 and weighs 138 lbs, Yet this mother of two is an international powerlifting champion. “I have that image too,” Sturm said. “When I hadn’t been in powerlifting yet, I thought powerlifting was a bunch of really large, kind of masculine women, and I’m sort of petite.” The Massachusetts native began her fitness career in bodybuilding, but said she grew frustrated with the emphasis on superficial aesthetics. “You train really hard and then they look at you for 30 seconds,” she said. “They’d be like, ‘Well, her hair is cute,’ and I’m like, ‘I’m an athlete. I don’t want to be judged by my hair or my makeup.’” In 2009, through Crossfit training she was introduced to powerlifting, an international sport that incorporates three lifts: the deadlift, the squat and the bench press. In competition, each athlete is given three attempts at each lift to hit a maximum weight. Athletes are scored by tallying the weight of each maximum lift in each category for a total weight lifted. “People are always like ‘Yeah, you’re a weightlifter,’” Sturm said. “I’m like ‘No, I’m a powerlifter.’ Weightlifting, like you see in the Olympics, they’re moving the barbell from the floor to overhead. I don’t do that. That takes a lot of flexibility.” The first time Sturm competed, she set a state re-
cord for women’s raw powerlifting. That was when raw powerlifting was relatively new, she explained. Now, she typically competes in equipped powerlifting, which allows you to wear knee wraps and supportive gear. Last October, Sturm won her fourth International Powerlifting Federation World Masters Championship in Mongolia, lifting a total of 968 lbs. In 2014, she won a gold medal at the International Powerlifting Federation World Masters Championships in the Czech Republic where she also totaled more than 1,000 lbs. and was named U.S.A. Powerlifting’s lifter of the year. Most recently, Sturm competed in the Arnolds, a powerlifting competition named after Arnold Schwarzenegger, where she squatted 13 reps of 275 lbs. in one set. She placed 3rd among women and tied with some of the men. “And I was the oldest one by far,” she said. “I was competing against a bunch of twenty-somethings. Take that menopause.” Sturm, along with her husband Dan, is the owner of Crossfit Johns Creek at Southern Strength and Conditioning. She takes great pride in the community that has built up around her gym. “It’s a different type of gym,” she said. “People don’t get it until they get in. It’s a community. People come in and make their best friends. It’s like a family.” Gym members are always doing community service around town, she said. They helped get events like the Johns Creek Finest 5K, which will be April 13 at Shakerag Park, and Battle of the Creek Crossfit off the
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Lara Sturm proudly holds the trophy she won in an International Powerlifting Federation World Master Championship in Mongolia in October. ground. On May 4, the gym is organizing a community clean-up day from 9:30 to 11 a.m. beginning at Ace Hardware on Jones Bridge Road. For more information about the event, visit signupgenius.com/ go/10c0e4daaa82ea4fe3-may4.
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The Student Leadership Johns Creek first place winners represent four different schools across the county.
Student Leadership Johns Creek wins statewide contest JOHNS CREEK, Ga. —Student Leadership Johns Creek won first place out of 200 teams at the Secretary of State Ambassadors State Championship. The nine ambassadors are students at Northview, Chattahoochee, Centennial and Johns Creek high schools: Aamir Khan, Amshu Chakagiri, Cherie Sang, David Hsi, Eliza Imhoff, Jenny Liu, Nikhita Joshi, Sid Balaga and Suraj Peramanu. “These outstanding Student Leadership Johns Creek participants are extraordinary role models and we as a
city are honored and blessed to have them represent our community at the Secretary of State’s Student Ambassador Program,” Johns Creek Mayor Mike Bodker said. The student ambassadors and the 14 division winning teams will be recognized by Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger at a luncheon April 18 at the Georgia Freight Depot. For more information on Student Leadership Johns Creek, contact: Irene Sanders at sanders@leadershipjohnscreek.com. CDAR Member SWIFT Code: GMCBUS3A
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Students train seniors on technology
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In the top row, from left, stand new Eagle Scouts Hunter Curd, Pranay Appikatla, Grant Norcom, Phillip Nittala and Connor Norris. In the bottom row are Benjamin Edwards, Bryce Laderoute, Lakshman Ravoori, Bryan Penn, Luis Jimenez and Daniel Perez.
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 and Milton — recently announced its newest Eagle Scouts. The Scouts who passed their Board of Review on Feb. 28 at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church are: Hunter Curd of Troop 10, sponsored by St. Benedict’s Catholic Church, who designed and constructed 30 foot boxes for special needs students for the Fulton County Schools. Pranay Appikatla of Troop 3143, sponsored by Johns Creek United Methodist Church, designed and constructed two two-tier outdoor shelving units of Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center. Grant Norcom of Troop 3000, sponsored by Birmingham United Methodist Church, constructed a railing for a footbridge as well as an arbor for a walking path entrance for Milton High School.
Phillip Nittala of Troop 3143, sponsored by Johns Creek United Methodist Church, designed and constructed a prayer garden including eight benches and a large wooden cross for North Lanier Baptist Church. He also landscaped and mulched the prayer garden. Connor Norris of Troop 629, sponsored by Mt. Pisgah United Methodist Church, designed and created an outdoor bird garden for Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center. This included bird feeders and natural bird baths. Norris also landscaped and mulched the garden. Benjamin Edwards of Troop 3000, sponsored by Birmingham United Methodist Church, collected over 2,000 food items for House of Hope. Bryce Laderoute of Troop 356, sponsored by Fellowship Christian School, repaired a fence, mulched three beds, repaired the shingled roof of a kiosk and created a garden area for the Free
Mason’s Lodge 235. Lakshman Ravoori of Troop 429, sponsored by Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, designed and constructed a nature trail for Congregation Dor Tamid. Bryan Penn of Troop 430, sponsored by St. David’s Episcopal Church, designed and constructed a beautifying project for the outside of the Gesher L’Torah Congregation property. Penn designed and built a bench, planted various shrubs and bushes, and mulched the area. Luis Jimenez of Troop 7153, sponsored by St. Brigid Catholic Church, designed and constructed an outdoor storage cabinet to hold the Blessed Trinity Catholic High School Track Teams’ shotput balls and discuses. Daniel Perez of Troop 10, sponsored by St. Benedict’s Catholic Church, designed and constructed four benches that were cemented in place for Pickneyville Park.
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. —Student Leadership Johns Creek in conjunction with AT&T facilitated a handson workshop with seniors in Johns Creek to help them learn different features on their devices. Many seniors don’t know how to fully use their phones and tablets and are afraid to explore their devices. However, teenagers have an almost intuitive knowledge of these devices, so having them help the seniors was a perfect fit for the training session. Park Place at Newtown Park was packed with seniors and teens working one-on-one to fix font sizes on their devices, find apps, change settings to make the device more user-friendly, sync up photo galleries, use voice activation and set up the device. Many seniors came with their various devices and specific questions while others wanted to understand the basics of turning the technology on and off. Each of the seniors walked away with a bit more knowledge and each of the teens left with a new friend, many exchanging their contact information at the conclusion of the event. Don Barbour, AT&T Regional Director of External Affairs supported the Student Leadership Johns Creek throughout the year and AT&T for provided training and the iPads that were used at the event. Through Digital You, AT&T has collaborated with prominent national organizations like Common Sense, The OASIS Institute and AARP to increase digital literacy as well as local organizations to promote online safety information. For more information on the resources available, check out digitalyou.att.com. More information about Student Leadership Johns Creek can be found at studentleadershipjohnscreek.com.
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Local 6 year old wins international piano competition By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com
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William Zhang, 6, won first place and the Judge’s Distinction Award at the 2019 American Protege International Piano and String Competition.
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — William Zhang’s parents knew their son was pretty good at playing piano when they entered him in his first competition. What they weren’t expecting was for their 6-yearold to win first place in the 2019 American Protege International Piano and String Competition. And it didn’t stop there — William also earned the Judge’s Distinction Award across all age groups. His parents, Julie Wang and Todd Zhang, said they are still reeling from the accolades. “The day when we received the notice about William’s winning, he did a little dance on the floor,” Julie said. “He was over the moon.” This year saw a record number of musicians apply to the American Protege International Piano and String Competition. Participants applied from 17 countries, including the United States, Canada, Costa Rica, Germany, Israel, China, India, Australia and New Zealand. All instruments, including voice, could enter. Judges evaluated performances for
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four groups, based on age. As a grand winner, William was invited to perform at Carnegie Hall on March 31, where he performed the first movement of Mozart’s “Piano Sonata No. 16 in C Major,” K 545, one of the very pieces William played to win the competition. “Music is very rich media,” Julie said. “Music can express the unexpressed. There are many different facets of elements in music. When music plays, there are beautiful images and heart-touching poetry. All these invoke the imagination in kids. What is the most important to us is that music has the magic to talk to the heart in the language of love. Other than any practical benefits of music education — such as improving motor skills, coordination, and boosting selfconfidence, etc. — we feel the foremost important benefit is that music teaches kids about love.” William first showed a keen interest in music when he was 2, and he began to take serious music lessons at age 4, Todd said. He is currently homeschooled so he can take half days for piano lessons from internationally-renowned concert pianist and professor Raffi Besalyan at Georgia
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2019 Toyota Corolla hatchback Isaac Asimov issued many predictions in a New York Times article highlighting the 1964 World’s Fair and what such a fair would be like in 50 years. Some of his JOE PARKER predictions turned Reporter joe@appenmediagroup.com out to be fairly accurate. The author and biochemistry professor prophesied the world’s population would double by 2014, which it did, plus another few hundred million. He predicted that machines would outperform humans in many routine jobs, and that “mankind will therefore have become largely a race of machine tenders.” In a way, Asimov predicted FaceTime, Skype and video calling, stating “Communications will be sight-sound, and you will see as well as hear the person you telephone.” He also foretold of computers being “much miniaturized that will serve as the brains of robots.” Extremely precise when you consider the smartphone and, though he may not
have predicted it this way, how it has turned every teenager into a robot that only has three audio responses, two of which are grunts. Of course, Asimov was no perfect soothsayer. Unsurprisingly he also penned many forecasts that greatly missed the mark. Asimov said appliances would be powered by radioisotopes and the United States would likely have one or two experimental fusion power plants by 2014. Even five years after that, it looks as if such technologies are still far, far away from reality. I wish this one were true, but Asimov foretold of homes where ceilings and walls glow softly in a variety of colors that will change at the touch of a button. And in case you forgot this is a car review (or is supposed to be, anyway), Asimov predicted the way we would get around. Like his other forecasts, the writer was accurate in some regards but wildly off in others. The raised, moving sidewalks he predicted would become a staple in urban areas are seemingly only found in airports, used by people who suddenly
forget how to walk while upon them. His prediction of vehicles traveling on a bed of compressed air is only accurate if you consider hovercrafts, which I imagine are not too easy to navigate in traffic. Nothing has come of what Asimov described as “one of the city’s marvels” — compressed air tubes that would carry goods and materials to specific locations. Amazon is trying something similar with its drone delivery, but even with people
ordering toilet paper online, I don’t think it is quite up to the scale Asimov presumed. But he was spot on for his prediction of the engineering of driverless cars. “Much effort will be put into the designing of vehicles with ‘robot-brains,’ vehicles that can be set for particular destinations and that will then proceed
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Continued from Page 14 there without interference by the slow reflections of a human driver,” Asimov wrote. That brings me to the 2019 Toyota Corolla hatchback (Editor: Finally!), because it shows us how technology once thought of as the makings of sci-fi is now commonplace, while simultaneously proving that some things are better left unchanged. Despite testing the base, SE Corolla, it still included loads of “robot brains.” The Corolla hatch comes standard with a pre-collision system with pedestrian detection, radar guided active cruise control, lane departure alert that will give the wheel a nudge to keep you in the white lines, and automatic high beam headlights. New for 2019 is a Lane Tracing Assist which supplements the dynamic cruise control by providing “steering assistance” when no lane makers are present. Toyota has also added Road Sign Assist which identifies certain road signs and displays visual and audio warnings if, for instance, you are about to roll through a four-way stop. That is a lot of technology banking that “robots” can do routine tasks better than humans. The Corolla hatchback SE is, depending on your transmission choice, just over $20,000, and that amount of tech for the price shows that the future has arrived. But the Corolla is not all pills replacing meals or daily flights to Mars, it also gives us a glimpse of where we came from. And I mean that in the best way. For starters, it’s a hatchback, and that is a designation that slowly seems to be dying amid the flood of crossovers and SUVs. I happen to be of the mindset that hatchbacks are, in many important ways, superior to crossovers. A hatch provides all the space, convenience and practicality of a crossover while typically offering a better ride, far superior handling characteristics, more efficient fuel economy and, often enough, better looks. While the hatchback in 2019 may seem a thing of the past, nothing harkens to yesteryear more than the way our tester Corolla changed gears — a manual transmission. Not a dual-clutch, not a CVT, no, a good old fashioned clutch pedal and a lever in the middle of the car. Although, calling the Corolla hatchback’s third pedal a clutch gives the wrong impression. It implies it must be pushed down to engage, when in fact, the Corolla’s clutch is easier to depress than Eeyore. With its easy-to-shift transmission, the Corolla serves up silky smooth gear changes and adds a bit of fun to the
hatchback. It’s not something you often hear connected — Corolla and fun — but the hatchback does provide an enjoyable drive. It doesn’t hit the mark of a hot hatch, however. The 168-horsepower fourcylinder is initially sprightly but runs out of steam around 4,000 rpm, and the Corolla’s steering is a bit feathery and it suffers from understeer in corners. But its small stature and peppiness does make for a not-so-boring commute. That diminutive size does come into play where room in the hatchback is concerned. While things are spacious for those in the front seats, it’s cramped for adults in the rear. The Toyota provides 18 cubic-feet of storage space with the rear seats erected, which goes against my aforementioned argument that hatches are just as accommodating as most similarly-sized crossovers. Sure, it’ll haul home the groceries, but hauling bulky items like large strollers will be a challenge. The Corolla sports the angular, trapezoidal styling of new Toyota’s, but unlike other offerings, it seems to fit well on the hatchback. While there are not many frills to the interior styling, it’s simple, clean and user-friendly. The interior also features an 8-inch infotainment panel, USB ports, Apple CarPlay and Amazon Alexa connectivity (sorry, Android users), LATCH anchors for the rear seats and a leather steering wheel as standard on the base SE trim with added amenities in the XSE level. While the Corolla hatch is not powered by radioisotopes, it won’t cripple your wallet while filling up with old-fashioned gasoline. Estimated fuel economy is 31 combined mpg in the SE with a manual transmission and 36 combined in the automatic. Unlike Asimov, I’m not one for making predictions. However, if you are in the market for a small, affordable, not too frilly but well-equipped and peppywithout-being-a-hot-hatch hatchback, I’ll forecast your approval of the Corolla.
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It only seemed right that because Milton and Alpharetta partner in so many things that the ABA and MBA should also partner. Sharon Mays, Milton Business Alliance chairwoman 18 | Johns Creek Herald | April 4, 2019
Milton, Alpharetta business groups connect By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Though Alpharetta and Milton are two distinct cities, they are still intertwined in the North Fulton community, and the partnership with the Milton Business Alliance and Alpharetta Business Association furthers that connectivity. That was the message given by each organization’s leader at the joint meeting between the groups March 28 at Office Evolution in Alpharetta. The annual joint meetings began three years ago, and have been a boon for connecting businesses in the neighboring cities. “It only seemed right that because Milton and Alpharetta partner in so many things that the ABA and MBA should also partner,” said Milton Business Alliance Chairwoman Sharon Mays. “We’re trying to build businesses and help them thrive, and we can do it better together.” Peg Hussing, chairwoman of the Alpharetta Business Association, said the partnership also made sense. “They are a small business association just as we are, so we are very clearminded, we just love doing it and always have a good turnout,” Hussing said. The neighboring organizations do vary in some aspects. Both groups concentrate on networking, but the ABA also puts on its annual farmer’s market and Brew Moon Fest while the MBA is more partnership-based and supports local charities and offers scholarships. Both groups also have a wide array from businesses, with Milton comprised mostly of smaller companies. However, the networking between the
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Dozens of members of the Alpharetta Business Association and Milton Business Alliance held a joint networking meeting March 28. The event was the third joint meeting between the business organizations. two separate entities benefits the North Fulton business community as a whole, Mays said. “This brings the whole business community together,” she said. “We can always get new ideas. In the first year it was such a hit we thought we should make it an annual thing. Everyone liked seeing new faces and new businesses partnerships were formed. It gives everyone a chance for more business exposure.” Building the local business community is also a priority for the ABA. “Alpharetta has its Chamber of Commerce, and often we are asked the difference the chamber and the ABA,” Hussing said. “The answer is the ABA is more community-minded, just like the MBA. We take care of our own. I think they are both great organizations.” The community mindset is particularly important for Milton, which has
three distinct businesses areas — downtown Crabapple, the Deerfield Parkway area and the Birmingham Crossroads. “With Milton having three commercial zones, it’s really important to get the business community to connect because they are not physically connected,” Mays said. “We need to play more of an active role to help them stay connected and draw attention to all businesses in Milton.” Both organization leaders also outlined upcoming events for their respective groups, including an outdoor event for the MBA at The Green near Milton City Hall, and the ABA’s farmer’s market which begins April 13. “We already have 80-something vendors signed up, and it’s going to be a great event,” Hussing said. For more information on either group, visit alpharettabusinessassociation.com or miltonbusinessalliance.com.
The two business groups met at Alpharetta’s Office Evolution.
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The art of creating successful communities The development scene in Atlanta has come a long way since back in the 1980s, when we were just blasting off into what many called the era of “suburban sprawl.” Business was booming and Geoff smith people were moving to Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com the metro area from all over the world. Hundreds of large neighborhoods were built up and down I-85 and I-75 throughout Cobb and Gwinnett Counties, then up and down Ga. 400 throughout North Fulton. There was so much demand for goods and services that almost any commercial development that was built became immediately successful. Our level of expectations for the development that surrounded us was not nearly as high as it is today. Most of the cities and counties were thrilled to swell their tax base. It was a land-grab, and our level of sophistication when it came to community planning was comparatively low. Early in the 2000s, the term “mixeduse” started to become popular. Folks that had been here started looking around their communities and they began wanting more. City planners with better expertise took positions, and people began wanting to have more of a sense of place in the areas where they lived. They wanted a town center feel. The term “strip malls” became an ugly phrase. We started to see things like Atlantic Station, and people liked that. Suwanee, Duluth and Woodstock began construction on town centers that have since attracted hundreds of new residents, businesses and private-investment development. And we were moving into an era of a new kind of development and everyone wanted mixed-use. Then the bottom fell out with the crash in 2008. We emerged into a system where
There needed to be a new model for mixed-use development. And that new model was Avalon. banks demanded more from their developers. Banks wanted to see proof of a project’s long-term viability. No longer was it good enough for a builder to put different uses next to each other and call it “mixed-use.” The developer had to show how those uses played well off of each other, each adding to the area’s micro-economy. As such, there needed to be a new model for mixed-use development. And that new model was Avalon. I was lucky last week to host on my radio show Lamar Wakefield. His firm, Wakefield-Beasley, worked with Mark Toro’s North American Properties to develop Avalon. The project led to Wakefield-Beasley designing The Battery at Suntrust Park, Halcyon in Forsyth County, Revel in Gwinnett County and town centers all across the metro area and Avalon-like projects in areas across the country. It was a fascinating conversation and I encourage you to listen in at atldevelopments.tumblr.com. For a quality designer and planner like Wakefield-Beasley, there is a significant amount of research that first goes into understanding a project’s surroundings those who live there. He does a specific study to understand everyone in a 3-mile, a 5-mile and a 10mile radius. Some retailers, like a pizza restaurant for example, will only draw from people within a 3-mile radius. Others, like a Whole Foods, might bring people in from a full 10-mile radius. In
the case of Avalon, the 10-mile radius around it was the most affluent 10-mile radius anywhere in the country at the time of construction, Wakefield said. It was important for them to understand the shopping tendencies of the people in each radius so they could figure out which retailers they wanted to pull into their project. When a developer is betting hundreds of millions of dollars on a development, this kind of information is critical. My conversation had me wondering if city planners take into account the same information when they look to approve single-use, or smaller-scale variances in their cities. Most of those developers are building with the intention of selling the project after construction is complete. And there should be more pressure on the city planners to determine the project’s economic viability, as well as its economic impact on the surrounding areas. Citizen groups all over the metro area are being formed to try to determine what residents would like to see developed in their towns. But shouldn’t the first order of business really be to first understand what kinds of development their towns can support? They need the critical information and data that folks like Wakefield collect. They need an expert to understand that data. And they need an artist to show how that data can be incorporated into the development of a site in a way that makes their city better. Geoff Smith is a mortgage banker with Assurance Financial focusing on residential home loans for refinances and home purchases. Geoff Smith gsmith@lendtheway.com 770-674-1433 Personal: NMLS#104587 Business: NMLS#70876 *The views and opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the views of Assurance Financial Group
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SPRING NATIVE PLANT SALE RUN THE RIVER 5K/10K
Enjoy a scenic run/walk along the Chattahoochee River in the annual Choate Construction Run the River 5K/10K. Proceeds will be used to continue HomeStretch’s mission of providing housing, hope and life skills to homeless families. Registration includes a fee Tshirt. New this year is a raffle. Join the fun on Saturday, April 6, 7-11 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, 675 Riverside Road, Roswell. For more information and registration, visit active.com.
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FEATURED: COLLEGE AND CAREER PLANNING
What: Presentation topics to help teenagers and parents include college planning, timing, standing out, the benefits for early career planning before college planning, top websites and tools to learn about careers. When: Saturday, April 13, 11 a.m. Where: Northeast Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek More info: studenttocareer.com
FIESTA 5K CHALLENGE
What: Janice Overbeck Real Estate Team presents the 13th annual Fiesta 5k Challenge. Start and finish at Fowler Park. All proceeds benefit the Emory ALS Center. When: Saturday, April 27, 8 a.m. Where: Fowler Park, 4110 Carolene Way, Cumming Cost: $35 More info and registration: runsignup.com/runloco4als
What: See and purchase native plants, including azaleas, shrubs and flowering perennials. Experts will be on hand to help inform decisions. When: March 29-30 and April 5-6 Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell More info: chattnaturecenter.org
ROSWELL GHOST TOURS
What: Learn about the spirits and history of the Roswell Historic District. When: Friday and Saturday nights in April, by reservation only Where: Historic Roswell More info and reservations: roswellghosttour.com
FEEDING FRIDAY
What: Learn about the husbandry techniques for Autrey Mill’s animals as employees feed snake, turtles, frogs, rabbits, ducks and more. When: Friday, Feb. 5, 4:30 p.m. Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek More info: autreymill.org
“SOUTHERN CURRENTS”
What: The Johns Creek Arts Center hosts the Atlanta Photography Group’s most recent exhibit. Featuring 51 works by 35 local and regional artists. When: March 9-April 20; opening reception Saturday, March 9, 6-7:30 p.m. Where: Johns Creek Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Building 700, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekarts.org or 770-623-8448
GIRLS ON THE RUN NORTH GA
What: Registration is open for this physical-activity based, positive youth development program that inspires girls grades 3-8 to be joyful, healthy and confident over 10 weeks starting Feb. 11. When: Feb. 11-May 1 Where: Various Girls on the Run sites throughout Forsyth County Cost: $165 More info: girlsontherunnorthga.org
SNEAK-A-PEEK SATURDAY
What: On select Saturdays, people can take a quick peek of Autrey Mill’s building collections and hear about their preservation and research efforts. When: Saturday, April 6, tours at 1 and 2 p.m. Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek Cost: Free for members, $2 suggested donation for nonmembers More info: autreymill.org
GARDEN TOUR MONDAYS
What: Participate in a free tour of the historic gardens led by a staff horticulturalist. No reservations necessary. When: April 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 9:30-10 a.m. Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell More info: southerntrilogy.com
SPRING DINNER IN PARIS
What: Barrington Hall hosts a full array of cooking classes based on classic European and American cuisine. Complimentary wine is served with dinner, and a free mini-tour of Barrington Hall is included. When: Tuesday, April 9, 6:309:30 p.m. Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $65 More info and registration: roswellgov.com
RACE RELATIONS DIALOGUE ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET
What: Find farmers with fruits, vegetables and natural meats; gardeners with fresh flowers and herbs; and makers of all sorts of edible home goods, from yummy desserts and breads to local raw honey. When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Old Canton Street in Downtown Alpharetta More info: awesomealpharetta. com
THE HOOCH RIVER CLEANUP
What: Receive a free T-shirt while keeping the Chattahoochee River clean. Teams from local counties and cities will meet at several sites along the river. When: Saturday, April 6, 9 a.m.1 p.m. Where: See all of the sites and register online More info: chattahoochee.org/ sweep-the-hooch
What: Help generate constructive analysis of the issues, develop positive positions and implement programs that would result in more inclusive and peace-loving neighborhoods. When: Thursday, April 11, 7-9 p.m. Where: Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: 770-545-9675
VOLUNTEERS IN PARKS MONTHLY MEETING
What: Learn about the National Parks Service’s Volunteers in Parks and meet volunteers. Snacks included. When: Thursday, April 11, 7-9 p.m. Where: Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, 8800 Roberts Drive, Sandy Springs More info: nps.gov
AZALEA SCAVENGER HUNT
What: Search the property for azaleas and learn more about them. When: April 1-30 Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell Cost: $10 for adults, $6 for children More info: chattnaturecenter.org
FIFTH ANNUAL ROSWELL AZALEA FESTIVAL
What: Celebrate the beauty of Roswell during springtime and to its abundant azaleas, a flower native to Georgia. Activities include plant sales, art exhibits, bicycle races, ghost tours, comedy night and more. When: Through April 30, times vary Where: Across the City of Roswell More info: roswellazaleafestival. com
JOHNS CREEK TOASTMASTERS
What: Join the weekly meeting to learn how to become a better speaker and better leader. When: Saturdays, 9:45 a.m. Where: Johns Creek Christian Church, 10800 Bell Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreek.toastmastersclubs.org or 404-513-3188
SMART RECOVERY FAMILY AND FRIENDS
What: This program uses science based tools to provide support for those who are affected by the addictive behavior of someone close to them. Not a twelve step program. When: Mondays, 7-8 p.m. Where: DecisionPoint Wellness Center, 1070 State Bridge Road, Suite 6, Johns Creek More info: smartrecovery.org
TAKE-A-PEEK TUESDAY
What: Take a quick peek at Autrey Mill’s building collections and hear about the preservation and research efforts. When: Tuesdays, noon-2 p.m. Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek Cost: $2 More info: autreymill.org
NAVIGATORS TOASTMASTERS PATHWAYS What: Reach your personal and professional goals through Pathways, Toastmasters’ new education program. When: Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Where: Club House, 6300 Polo Club Drive, Cumming More info: navigators.toastmastersclubs.org
ALL RECOVERY MEETING
What: Join an open discussion for those in recovery from addiction or those affected by people with addiction. Not a twelve step program. When: Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Where: Emory Johns Creek Hospital, 6325 Hospital Parkway, Johns Creek More info: navigaterecoverygwinnett.org or 678-743-1808 x101
WEDNESDAY MORNING NETWORKING
What: Join for networking every Wednesday morning. When: Wednesdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Where: Perimeter Church, 9500 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek Cost: $5 for members, $10 for guests More info: johnscreekga.gov or 770-495-0545
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RELIGIOUS EVENTS: APC BOOK CLUB
What: All are welcome to join a discussion on “The Road Back To You: An Enneagram Journey to Self- Discovery” by Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile. When: Monday, April 8, 7 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta More info: alpharettapres.com
CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP COURSE What: First Baptist Roswell will once again be partnering with Mercer University’s McAfee School of Theology to host a seminary-level Christian Leadership class this spring. Eightweek course. When: Wednesday nights starting March 13, 6-7:30 p.m. Where: First Baptist Roswell, 710 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: fbroswell.org
MEN’S MINISTRY: FRIDAY MORNINGS
What: Join for free group exercise classes with Fitness in the Park. All classes are weather-permitting and open to the public. When: Saturday, April 6, 9-10 a.m. Where: Roswell Town Square, 610 Atlanta St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com
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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THERAPEUTIC YOGA
What: Join your Alpharetta Females in Action group for free, peer-led workouts each week. Adult women of all fitness levels are welcome. When: Saturdays, 8 a.m. Where: Fowler Park, 4110 Carolene Way, Cumming More info: fianation.com
ZUMBA GOLD (FLEX)
What: Combines the international rhythms of the Zumba Gold program with the strength training techniques, creating an easy-to-follow, health-boosting dance fitness program. When: Fridays, 10:30 a.m. Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov/ parkplace
ENERGY YOGA
What: Physical exercises to open and clear energy. Utilizes Qi Gong and meditation techniques. When: Sundays, 10:15 a.m. Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org
What: Gain health benefits from relaxing yoga that emphasizes strength and flexibility. No experience necessary. Taught by an advanced certified yoga instructor. When: Wednesdays, 9:45-11 a.m. Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell Info: rumc.com or 770-261-1705
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS OUT
What: Join for weekly dinner and fellowship. Volunteers needed for serving and cleaning. When: Wednesday nights, 4:456:30 p.m. Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell Cost: $7 per adult More info: rumc.com/wno
WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPERS
What: Make and grow faith-based friendships for all ages. Enjoy a hot meal and/or volunteer. When: Wednesdays, 5:15-6:45 p.m. Where: Alpharetta First United Methodist Church, 69 North Main St., Alpharetta More info: afumc.org
CALENDAR PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN CIRCLES
What: The four different circles offer women opportunities to spend time together, support each other in happy and sad times, learn from each other and grow in faith. Child care options available. When: Esther Circle, each first Tuesday, 7-9 p.m.; Ruth Circle, each first Wednesday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Lydia Circle, each first Thursday, 9:30-11:30 a.m.; Martha Circle, each first Thursday, 7-9 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta More info: alpharettapres.com/ adults/small-groups/
MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: A TASTE FOR ART
What: Silent auction, wine and tapas tasting. Bid on original floras, landscapes, still lifes and abstracts in a variety of mediums. When: Wednesday, April 6, 7 p.m. Where: Roswell Fine Arts Alliance, 9100 Fouts Road, Roswell Cost: $7 admission fee More info: rfaa.org
THURSDAY NIGHT LIVE – REV. JEFF MOSIER AND FRIENDS
What: Join for a free concert with Rev. Jeff Mosier and Friends. When: Thursday, April 11, 7 p.m. Where: From the Earth Brewing, 1570 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: ftebrewing.com
“BULLETS OVER BROADWAY THE MUSICAL”
What: A struggling writer can finally get his play on Broadway, but it’ll be funded by the mob, and the boss wants his girlfriend to play the lead. When: April 11-28 Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info and tickets: get.org
ROSWELL HISTORICAL SOCIETY’S THEATER NIGHT
What: Annual theater night fundraiser. The 1920s come roaring to life with showgirls, gangsters and more in this musical adaptation of Woody Allen’s madcap film, “Bullets Over Broadway - the Musical,” presented by Georgia Ensemble Theatre. When: Tuesday, April 9, 5:307:30 p.m. Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Info: roswellhistoricalsociety.org
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SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: ROSWELL PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
What: The Roswell Photographic Society will be exhibiting a juried flower exhibit. This will be in conjunction with the Azalea Festival that occurs every April. When: April 1-May 31 Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Info: roswellphotosociety.com
JAZZ AT FIREFLY
What: Free, live music each week. When: Saturdays, 8:30-11 p.m. Where: Firefly Restaurant & Bar, 3070 Windward Plaza, Alpharetta More info: fireflyalpharetta.com
LIVE MUSIC SUNDAYS
What: Join every Sunday afternoon for live music on the patio along with food trucks and cold beer. When: Sundays, 4-7 p.m. Where: Truck & Tap, 30 Milton Ave., Alpharetta Info: awesomealpharetta.com
LIBRARY EVENTS: DIVORCE BOOTCAMP FOR WOMEN
What: A panel meeting/discussion to assist divorcing women as they go through the complicated and frightening process. Registration is required. When: Saturday, March 6, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell Info: afpls.org or 404-613-4050
ALPHARETTA LIBRARY BOOK SALE
What: The Friends of the Alpharetta Library have a monthly book sale (usually the first Saturday of every month) All proceeds benefit the Alpharetta Library. When: Saturday, April 6, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org
JOHNS CREEK POETRY GROUP
What: Join published poets for fun-filled, informative workshops. New and experienced poets are welcome to attend. When: Saturday, April 6, 10:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 770-3608820
PRESERVING AND DIGITIZING PHOTOGRAPHS
What: Join for a one-hour workshop on preserving photos. A trained archivist will provide instruction on how to digitally preserve physical photo collections. When: Saturday, April 6, 10:3011:30 a.m. Where: Northeast Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 770-3608820
CARNEGIE/ATLANTA LIBRARY WRITER’S GROUP What: Meetings include guest speakers, presentations and writer’s workshops. All levels of expertise are welcome. No registration necessary. Ages 18 and up. When: Saturday, April 6, 3-5 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org
LINE DANCING WITH JEAN CHEN
What: NESO Line Dancing with Jean Chen at Ocee Library. Adults and teenagers. When: Tuesday, April 9, 1-2 p.m. Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org
TEXTURED BUNNY ART PROGRAM
What: Join us for this bunny art program. Children ages 5-11 are welcome to register. When: Tuesday, April 9, 3-4 p.m. Where: Northeast Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 770-3608820
AP WORK HISTORY EXAM STRATEGIES
What: Join the instructors from C2Education as they help prepare students for the AP Biology test this spring with a strategy session. When: Wednesday, April 10, 6:30-7:45 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org
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Charleston Charm in Historic Roswell, Georgia Located in Roswell’s historic district, Hillandale has the best sunset views in the area. It’s located minutes from quaint historic downtown Roswell with all its urban charm. Arts and culture are on every corner. Down the hill is the Chattahoochee River Nature Center, a great place to explore. Kayaking on the river, biking and walking the trails, listening to the summer music series in the moonlight are just some of the amenities at the Nature Center. Roswell is the perfect location to live, work and play. Hillandale is just minutes from Canton Street and all its shopping and nightlife. There are festivals, art shows and wine tastings year round. Not to mention the numerous great restaurants, that line Canton Street. As an intimate community, Hillandale features all the advantages of living in a close-knit community with only 36 homes. Priced from the $700’s and inspired by the streetscapes of Charleston, South Carolina. Come home to pebble stone driveways, gracious front porches with historic gas lanterns, covered outdoor dining areas and beautiful private gardens. With these beautiful homes, it only stands to reason that we offer great buyer incentives including $10,000 towards
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private guest suite on the main floor. We have included upgraded hardwood throughout out the home along with custom cabinets. The two covered porches in the back of the home face a sunset view to enjoy each evening as you dine in the privacy of your own back yard. Homesite 34 is a 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath Windham floorplan. We have included
a limestone front porch for view gazing as well as an owner’s suite on the main floor with his-and-hers closets. The large owner’s suite boasts a freestanding tub and glass enclosed shower. The kitchen is perfect for a chef, double ovens with a third warming drawer, and a freestanding gas range with a griddle, give you all the space you need to cook a four-course meal you can serve in your private dining room. Gaze out the glass doors from your family room at the Asian inspired garden complete with a stone fish pond. This home is best appreciated in person and is a free-flowing masterpiece for the avid entertainer with lots of room for family and friends. Homesite 35 is a 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath Tierney floorplan with a custom-designed chef’s kitchen. This open-concept designed home has extra touches such as a stone fireplace and accent wall with floating shelves in the living room. The large upstairs loft opens to a front-facing balcony reminiscent of Romeo and Juliet. To complete the back yard, we have started an herb/vegetable garden in the back for growing the food that you will be cooking in your chef-inspired kitchen. For more information, please call 770-254-5372 or visit PMCommunities. com.
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Luxury living at Wescott Located in the highly sought-after Lambert High School District, Wescott is the latest luxury home community offered by award-winning builder, Patrick Malloy Luxury Communities. This luxurious enclave includes 61 homesites and top-notch amenities. Once finished, this exclusive lifestyle will include a gated entry, tennis courts, playground, swimming pool with water feature, gazebo, spa and many more activities throughout the green spaces inside the community. The community clubhouse will serve as a gathering place for friends and neighbors to enjoy summer evenings while listening to children playing outdoors. Located in affluent South Forsyth, Wescott’s location is idyllic for any family looking to live in award-winning Lambert High School. Rated one of the top high schools in the United States, it is located within walking distance and affords students a top-notch education along with Sharon Elementary and Riverwatch Middle Schools.
Nearby is a bevy of high-end shopping and dining options. Centrally located to Avalon, The Collection at Forsyth and North Point Mall, Wescott homeowners can enjoy the finer things in life inside and outside their community. While being away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Atlanta, it is still conveniently located to commuter routes and major businesses across North Atlanta. For the avid golfer, some of Atlanta’s best courses are within a 20 mile radius. If golfing is not your weekend activity of choice, there are parks weaving in and around the neighborhood next to the Chattahoochee River that are great for some fresh air activities. Wescott offers 4 floorplans starting at 4,100 square feet on homesites from one third to one half acres with slab and basement options. These homes can be built with up to 6 bedrooms for large families. The model home is located at 690 Nichols Road, Suwanee and is a must-see.
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Choosing a shutter style Exterior Shutters can really make or break the exterior of your home and plays a vital role in the overall curb appeal. One of the items to consider is the STYLE of shutter that will look good on your home and give that final touch to complete the picture. Dupbel Millworks Inc. is set up to create unique custom styles while offering a variety of standard styles to choose from. Let’s discuss some of the standard styles most commonly used. Board and Batten Shutters A shutter typically composed of three to five vertical boards that are connected using two or three horizontal battens. These shutters inspire a country or cottage look and have grown in popularity in the last few years. The latest trend is to have multiple narrow boards to create a cleaner, more sophisticated look. This style lends itself to adding additional interest by adding diagonal pieces or even strap hinges. Paneled Shutters This traditional style consists of panels within a frame. This shutter style’s popularity during the last number of decades has firmly entrenched it as the “traditional look.” Especially with the panels you can select a number of styles based on your preference. We can start off with a Flat panel, giving a very smooth and minimalistic look. Or you can do the very traditional Raised panel, providing a more three-dimensional appearance. Our Shaker Raised panels gives you even more depth while keeping it very classic and stylish. The Mission style panel is another option, where it is incorporating design elements from the Board and Batten style, but with a much more sophisticated look. The size and placement of the panels will typically follow the window design, but lately we’ve seen a lot of deviation from the traditional to jazz it up a little bit. We can incorporate a small panel in the center, make them single panels, or even 3 equal panels, all depending on the look the home owner wants to create. Louvered Shutters. Louvered styled shutters are the original “classic standard,” found on period buildings such as Antebellum, Colonial, Williamsburg, Georgian and Federal styled houses. Louvered shutters create an additional architectural element to enhance the house’s façade. Louvered shutters can also be the right choice for Contemporary styled buildings wishing to create a more traditional appearance. For a slightly more modern look you can make the slats wider to give a cleaner, less busy appearance. Dupbel Millworks Inc. manufactures exteriors shutters using only weather resistant materials. This is especially important in Georgia’s hot, humid conditions. We have a series of standard shutters styles, while fully equipped to help you design a custom style specifically for your house. We are a full service company, and can help you from the design phase to installation. Our business is located in Alpharetta, GA and we are proud to serve the residential and commercial market of North Georgia. We are small enough to provide you with personal attention, yet strong enough to handle complex designs.
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Why 2019 is a great time to sell your Atlanta home Brought to you by –BILL RAWLINGS Senior Vice President & Managing Broker, North Atlanta Office Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty The Atlanta real estate market has been hot over the past several years, so if you’ve been considering whether to list your home for sale this year, there may be no better time to do so than right now. Here are several Rawlings reasons why 2019 is an excellent year to sell your Atlanta home. It’s a Seller’s Market Increasing demand paired with lower inventories has made the Metro Atlanta market a seller’s in the last months. This means that if you, as a seller, price your home competitively with fair market values, you’re more likely to sell quickly with your asking price. In some cases, if more than one buyer wants your property and they begin a bidding war, you may actually get more than your asking price. Sellers definitely have the advantage in current market conditions. More Home Buyers are Flooding the Market Last year, Atlanta became the third fastest-growing metropolitan area in the nation, growing by nearly 100,000 people between 2016 and 2017. As this trend continues, a fair number of incoming buyers will be looking to purchase their first Atlanta home, adding to a large number of prospective homebuyers already on the hunt. Listing your home this year could put you in front of hundreds or thousands of prospective buyers. Interest Rates are Starting to Climb We have enjoyed historically low mortgage interest rates for several years, but as the economy grows, those rates are now starting to climb. This can reduce the number of people eligible to buy homes in your price range. As of early 2019, the rates are still low and favorable to home buyers, but as they climb, 2020 may tell a different story. If you have been sitting on your home while your equity builds, now may be a good time to cash in on that equity before interest rates start reducing your pool of buyers. The experts at Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty can work with you to price your Atlanta home competitively and market it effectively to an eager market. To learn more, give us a call at 770.442.7300
Alpharetta. $1,299,000 Alpharetta. $1,545,000 Alpharetta. $3,500,000 1000 Downing Street 1021 Cherbury Lane 8957 Old Southwick Pass 6BR/6BA/2HBA FMLS: 6104444 6BR/7BA/2HBA FMLS: 6115301 7BR/8BA/3HBA FMLS: 6520900 Paul Wegener 404.713.7895 Paul Wegener 404.713.7895 Jared Sapp 404.668.7233 Ken Gary 404.693.1066 Ken Gary Sr 404.693.1066 Paul Wegener 404.713.7895
Alpharetta. $712,000 2065 Compton Way 4BR/3.5BA FMLS: 6515351 Jane Patneau 770.337.3538
Alpharetta. $815,000 Alpharetta. $835,000 Alpharetta. $855,000 330 Marjean Way 310 Marjean Way 300 Marjean Way 3BR/3.5BA FMLS: 6108148 4BR/3.5BA FMLS: 6108179 4BR/3.5BA FMLS: 6107795 Morgan Forehand 404.441.7113 Morgan Forehand 404.441.7113 Morgan Forehand 404.441.7113 Charlcie Forehand 678.613.4422 Charlcie Forehand 678.613.4422 Charlcie Forehand 678.613.4422
Johns Creek. $1,595,000 185 High Bluff Court 5BR/5.5BA FMLS: 6512435 Teri Frye 678.428.4281 Pete Frye 770.715.5400
Johns Creek. $699,000 1110 Matheson Way 5BR/4.5BA FMLS: 6120422 Paul Wegener 404.713.7895 Ken Gary 404.693.1066
Roswell. $1,150,000 135 Weatherford Place 3BR/4.5BA FMLS: 6513992 Suzanne B Close 770.335.1880 Robin Ives 770.870.4009
Roswell. $315,000 175 Houze Way .62+/- Acres FMLS: 6122971 Angela Medley 404.886.5764
Suwanee. $799,000 6420 Waxhaw Place 5BR/4.5BA FMLS: 6509587 Darlene Hamrock 404.386.9231
Alpharetta. $600,000 4762 Lakeway Place 5BR/4BA FMLS: 6523784 Sarah Wilkins 770.598.2388
Alpharetta. $609,900 436 Altissimo Drive, No. 19 3BR/4.5BA FMLS: 6523771 Zina Cohen 404.374.5627
Duluth. $675,900 7905 Tintern Trace 4BR/4.5BA FMLS: 6520394 Chris McCarley 678.294.5185 Jackye McCarley 678.478.7636
Milton. $2,395,000 Johns Creek. $789,000 Milner. $739,000 13705 Brittle Road 355 Falls Point Trail 398 S 6th Street Extension 6BR/6BA/2HBA FMLS: 6507124 6BR/5.5BA FMLS: 6507210 4BR/3.5BA FMLS: 6502248 Amanda Nichols 770.490.1563 Diana Montague 404.630.3002 Clay Henderson 770.652.1890 Phil Montague 770.670.1032 Haden Henderson 678.787.9226 Tracy Patterson 404.932.6532
Roswell. $399,000 145 Houze Way 1.2+/- Acres FMLS: 6122970 Angela Medley 404.886.5764
Watkinsville. $1,449,000 Windward. $900,000 2088 Mayne Mill Road 1045 Bay Pointe Crossing 4BR/5.5BA FMLS: 6510885 5BR/5BA/2HBA FMLS: 6508670 Clay Henderson 770.652.1890 Sarah Wilkins Haden Henderson 678.787.9226 770.598.2388
Roswell. $6,300,000 445 Hembree Road 24.9+/-Acres FMLS: 6124618 Angela Medley 404.886.5764
Roswell. $925,000 4560 Vendome Place 6BR/5.5BA FMLS: 6520028 Robin Ives 770.870.4009
Rancho Santa Fe, California $4,495,000 17140 El Mirador Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty
New York, New York $4,495,000 502 Park Avenue, No. 19D Sotheby’s International Realty East Side Manhattan Brokerage
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Vendors and attendees interact during the 2018 55+ Lifestyle Expo at the Metropolitan Club in Alpharetta.
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What to expect at the 55+ Lifestyle Expo
Hundreds expected to attend April 13 event ALPHARETTA, Ga. — For the fourth year in a row, Appen Media Group will host the 55+ Lifestyle Expo. From 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, April 13, hundreds of people from all over the Metro Atlanta area are expected to descend on The Metropolitan Club in Alpharetta. The expo’s appeal is not just for those 55 and over, but for younger adults interested in travel, those with aging parents and for healthcare profes-
sionals. Over 40 vendors are expected to be on hand during the four hour event covering various topics including: • Caregiving • Downsizing • Health and wellness • Senior services • Retirement lifestyle • Retirement planning • Travel • And more The title sponsor this year is Johns Creek Physical Therapy. Owner Marc
Laser therapy comes to Johns Creek Class IV Laser Therapy is the most advanced pain relief technology available to the public and it’s now available right here in Johns Creek. Laser therapy uses a process called photo-bio-modulation to enhance your body’s ability to heal itself. Laser Therapy works by flooding the tissues with photons, energizing the damaged cells and increasing circulation to the painful area. Treatments are fast, painless and don’t require any down time but the therapeutic effect continues to soothe and heal long after you leave the office. Laser Therapy is FDA cleared to treat pain, inflammation, arthritis, and muscle spasms and are a great alternative to medications and injections. Laser Therapy can treat a host of conditions including rotator cuff injuries, post operative pain and soreness (for any surgery), frozen shoulder, Achilles tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow, neck pain, muscle strains, low back pain, migraines, and can even be used to relieve pain associated with diabetic neuropathy. Johns Creek Physical Therapy is the only medical practice in the area to offer Laser Therapy technology. “In the fourteen months we’ve had the Laser, I am constantly amazed at what it does for our patients,” says Marc Stewart, PT, owner at Johns Creek Physical Therapy. If you are experiencing any type of pain, Call 770-622-5344 to schedule your Free Consultation. Johns Creek Physical Therapy 4060 Johns Creek Parkway, Suite H Suwanee, GA 30024 770-622-5344
If you go What: Appen Media Group’s 55+ Lifestyle Expo When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, April 13 Where: The Metropolitan Club, 5895 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta Cost: Free, but pre-registration is encouraged at northfulton.com Stewart will present three exclusive, 30-minute sessions on back pain, neck
and shoulder pain and foot and heel pain. New for this year, attendees will play a roaming passport game for a chance to win one of dozens of door prizes, raffled off twice during the event. The game consists of visiting each vendor in the ballroom and having their game card stamped. Back by popular demand, The T Tones, an acapella musical act, will serenade visitors with songs from the ’40s and ’50s. For more information and to preregister for the event, visit northfulton. com or tinyurl.com/lifestyleexpo2019.
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Learn How To Live Pain Free. Don’t Miss These Great Presentations at the Expo! Title Sponsor – JOHNS CREEK PHYSICAL THERAPY
Johns Creek Physical Therapy is pleased to be this year’s Title sponsor for Appen Media Group’s 55+ Lifestyle Expo. We invite you to join us for three great Educational Seminar presentations:
11:00 Understanding Back Pain and Sciatica. Low back pain is one of the leading causes of disability in the United States and affects millions of people every year. Many times people look to get an x-ray or an MRI to explain “why” they are hurting. But recent research has suggested that the findings on your MRI may not explain why your back is actually hurting. In fact, one of the most common causes of low back pain is not even seen on MRI. If it’s not seen, then it’s usually not treated. At the presentation we will discuss the top three common causes of low back pain and sciatica. We will also discuss why the finding on your MRI may have nothing to do with why you’re having low back pain. Finally, we will show you a few simple things that you can do to relieve your back pain naturally, without medications, injections, or surgery.
12:00 Neck and Shoulder Pain. Shoulder pain, especially pain coming from the rotator cuff, is a common problem as we approach our retirement years. A loss of flexibility, overuse, and repetitive trauma are often to blame for most shoulder injuries. But sometimes shoulder pain can be coming from a problem in the neck. At this presentation we will explain the most common causes of neck and shoulder pain and how a problem in one area can cause pain in the other. You will also learn how to determine where your pain is likely coming from. If you only treat your symptoms, you may never fully address the problem and find complete symptom relief. Most orthopedic surgeons have their patients try physical therapy first for the treatment of neck and shoulder pain. At this presentation, we’ll explain why.
1:00 Understanding Foot and Heel Pain. Many times foot and heel pain is rather easy to diagnose. That searing pain in the bottom of your foot with the first steps of the day is normally diagnosed as plantar fasciitis. Pain in the back of the heel, especially with increased activity, is often diagnosed as a problem with the Achilles tendon. It doesn’t take a medical degree to know this. But how do you treat these two stubborn problems? In many cases, even though the pain might be in your foot, the real problem is likely somewhere else. If you don’t treat the actual source of the problem, you will find yourself constantly chasing your symptoms. At the Foot and Heel Pain discussion, we will share with you why treating only the foot is not likely going to resolve your pain. We will also discuss how you can find the real source of the pain, treat that problem effectively, and get back to being active again.
Saturday, April 13, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
The Metropolitan Club, 5895 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta
Johns Creek Physical Therapy is proud to be recognized as the Best Physical Therapy Practice of North Atlanta in 2018. We believe all physical therapy clinics are not the same. We provide the highest level of service and the best quality care in the area. Take a look at a few of our Google reviews and see for yourself. If you are currently doing therapy somewhere else and you’re still looking for answers, please stop by our booth for more information. We will be offering the opportunity to schedule a Courtesy Consultation during the Expo. And be sure to attend any one of the three presentations and see why we deliver care “The Way Therapy Should Be!” If you can’t make the Expo and would like more information, contact our office at 770-622-5344
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Get active, get healthy! By Cesar Prado Humana
Roswell Funeral Home & Greenlawn Cemetery Roswell Funeral Home has been providing funeral services to the community since 1839. The Roswell Manufacturing Company was founded that same year and later became known as the Roswell Mill. Unassembled caskets were sold at the Roswell Mill Store, which led to the store’s opening of a funeral home. In 1935, Roswell Funeral Home built a new location on the historic Roswell Square. After the current location on Mansell Road opened in 1989, a partnership between Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery, which was incorporated in 1960 was created to become the only true funeral home and cemetery combination in the area. And it still is to this day. We began with a commitment to a high standard of service, and
throughout our history we have continued to lead and innovate. Green Lawn Cemetery is 58 acres of rolling hills, water features, and two lakes with 28 separate gardens. The first mausoleum was built in 1963 and subsequent mausoleums have followed to serve the needs of the expanding community. Our newest and fifth mausoleum is now under construction and is set to be completed in spring of 2019. Today, we’re proud to be a member of the Dignity Memorial® network of funeral, cremation and cemetery service providers. We are committed to exceeding expectations and delivering a standard of service that is 100 percent guaranteed. 950 Mansell Road—Roswell, Georgia 30076—770-993-4811
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Regular exercise is important to the physical and mental health of everyone, and becomes increasingly essential as we age. Physical fitness not only produces longPRADO term health benefits but also boosts energy levels, improves mood and increases confidence. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends adults 65 and older get at least 2 hours and 30 minutes of moderate-intense aerobic activity and muscle-strengthening activities on two or more days per week. While that may seem like a lot, it only amounts to 20 to 30 minutes each day and even can be broken down into three, 10-minute sessions. “Although many adults in the 50-plus age bracket may think it’s too late to be physically active, it’s important to realize that you can benefit from even small bouts of movement,” said Dr. Lilly Pham, Medicare medical director for Humana’s South Region. If you need motivation, find an exercise buddy or join a class at your local fitness center. Not only can an
Physical fitness not only produces long-term health benefits but also boosts energy levels, improves mood and increases confidence. “exercise buddy” make activity more fun, it can also double your willpower. Dr. Pham notes it’s beneficial to check with your health insurance provider to see if they offer discounts or free classes in your area. For example, health benefits company Humana teams up with the SilverSneakers Fitness Program to provide Humana Medicare Advantage members with free memberships at participating fitness centers throughout Georgia. This partnership allows members to use workout equipment, take fitness classes like yoga, attend health educational seminars and join fun social events. For more information on Humana contact Cesar David Prado, Atlanta MarketPOINT, Humana, 1200 Ashwood Pkwy. Suite 130, Atlanta, GA 30338.
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Whether you are experiencing the loss of a loved one or want to plan for the future, a caring staff member at Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery is ready to serve your family. 950 Mansell Road, Roswell, GA 30076 770-993-4811 | www.roswellfuneralhome.com
Humana is a Coordinated Care plan with a Medicare contract and a contract with the Georgia Medicaid program. Enrollment in this Humana plan depends on contract renewal. Applicable to Humana Gold Plus DSNP (H4141-003) At Humana, it is important you are treated fairly. Humana Inc. and its subsidiaries comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. English: ATTENTION: If you do not speak English, language assistance services, free of charge, are available to you. Call 1-877-320-1235 (TTY: 711). Español (Spanish): ATENCIÓN: Si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Llame al 1-877-320-1235 (TTY: 711). (Chinese): 1-877-320-1235 (TTY :711) Y0040_GHHJNQ2EN_19_M
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Make sure you have a wellprepared retirement plan Providing for health care is a key part of retirement planning. For most Americans age 65 and over, Medicare, and its various components, provides most of the resources to take care of a typical retiree’s health care needs. One health care need that is only minimally covered by Medicare is that of long-term care (LTC). LTC is the term used to describe a variety of maintenance or “custodial” services required by individuals who are chronically disabled, ill, or infirm. LTC may include nursing home care, assisted living, home health care, or adult day care. Long-term care is expensive. In 2018, the national median cost in an assisted living facility was $48,000 per year; the national median cost for a semi-private nursing home room was $89,425 per year. The problem, then, is how to plan for an expensive need that may, or may not, occur. One answer has been that of a standalone, LTC insurance policy. Should the need arise, a LTC policy can furnish some or all of the resources needed to pay for care. LTC insurance can be expensive and most policies allow for the possibility of future rate increases. Plus, if few (or none) of a policy’s benefits are
used, there is a sense that the money was not well spent. One alternative to a stand-alone LTC insurance policy is a “combination” policy that links an annuity with a tax-qualified, long-term care benefit. If LTC services are later needed, the accumulated value inside the annuity is withdrawn first to pay LTC expenses. If on-going LTC expenses exhaust the funds inside the annuity, additional, tax-qualified LTC coverage may be provided by the insurance company through a LTC “rider” to the base annuity. If LTC services are not needed, the annuity value can be used to either provide additional income, or, at the owner’s death, can pass to named beneficiaries. One key part of a well-prepared retirement plan is looking ahead to the possible need for long-term care. The advice and guidance of trained financial and insurance professionals, in sorting out the various options for meeting this need, is strongly recommended. I will be at Appen Media’s 55+ Lifestyle Expo and would love to meet you and set up a time to talk about this or any other need you may have in preparing for retirement, or if you are already there, making sure you don’t out live your money.
Village Park Milton Village Park Milton is now preleasing, located at the corner of Wills Road and Highway 9. Blending organic farmhouse vernacular with a contemporary urban aesthetic results in a senior living residence that is both fresh and inviting. Village Park Milton used repurposed materials from the original equestrian property combined with natural stone and siding, blending warmth of local flavor into the design. Earthy and artsy, the design of this stunning community accomplishes harmony and sophistication through the layering of textures and earthy color palettes. Village Park Milton is a 130 unit community that offers bungalows, cottages, independent living, assisted
living and memory care services to fit your everyday needs in a place to call home. Moving can be stressful and choosing a senior community can feel overwhelming. That is why Village Park Milton provides a family environment in a building that offers all the comforts of a small community including restaurant-style dining, planned social and wellness programs, maintenance and repair services, housekeeping, scheduled transportation, beauty salon, covered outdoor pool, theater and a continual focus on individualized care plans to meet your needs. Call Village Park Milton today at 470-509-4557 for more information or go to villageparkseniorliving.com.
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Experience luxurious 55+ living without the mortgage EVOQ Town Flats at Johns Creek is a new, age-exclusive luxury community unparalleled in the amenities and finishes it offers residents. With the fastest growing rental market being the 55+ demographic, we recognize that many people are tired of the hassle of a mortgage and home-maintenance, and are open to embracing a lock and leave lifestyle to enable them more freedom. These same people don’t want to give up key features in their homes like high ceilings, gas cooking, entertaining space and more. To that end, we have spent years planning every detail of EVOQ Town Flats to meet the wishes of the mature professional. In addition to those luxury features, we have one-of-a-kind amenities including a self-serve beer and wine taproom, heated saltwater pool, a staff concierge, and even an on-site bakery that will be provide fresh pastries and baked goods to both residents and community members. Slated to open in August, EVOQ is a perfect short or long term opportunity for those wanting to sell their home during the peak spring and summer months. Call us today at 770-637-4011 to find out everything that EVOQ has to offer. EVOQ - Luxury homes without the mortgage!
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Centennial lacrosse’s incredible play goes viral By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — The talent of Centennial boys lacrosse was thrust into the national spotlight when a video of a sensational play was shared by many of the nation’s top sports outlets March 23-24. During the Knights’ 22-6 win over Peachtree Ridge on March 23, Centennial won a faceoff, completed three behind-the-back passes before scoring a goal on a behind-the-back shot. Senior Caleb Saad won a faceoff and ran about 20 yards down the middle of the field before connecting with Max Lucas near the restraining line with a behind-the-back pass. Lucas then quickly dished a behind-the-back pass to freshman Coleman Smith, who passed behind his back and across the goalmouth to a waiting Ryan Siracusa. Siracusa took the pass, stepped back and scored on the short side, sneaking his behind-the-back shot just inside the right post. The entire sequence took just eight seconds. Saad shared a video of the goal on Twitter, and it soon caught the attention of sports fans across the nation.
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Video of an unbelievable Centennial goal where three players completed behindthe-back passes to score a behind-the-back goal has been shared and liked thousands of times on social media outlets. The clip gained thousands of “likes” on social media outlets and was featured on SportsCenter’s Top 10 plays of March 23 and shared by other national sports outlets including Sports Illustrated, NBC Sports and Barstool Sports. “I’ve never been a part of something that’s gone viral in 30 minutes,” Centennial head coach Bryan Wallace laughed. “It’s not something that was planned, but in terms of stick work, we encourage creativity to match the free flow of the game.” Wallace said he was surprised at just how much recognition the goal received in a short amount of time.
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“Caleb asked me if he could post it, and later I saw some messages from guys from ESPN, but I didn’t think it was going to take off the way it did,” he said. “But the kids were really excited about it and had some fun with it.” Even without some of last year’s standouts, including all-time Georgia points leader Nicky Solomon, the video shows the Knights are not wanting for talent in 2019. As of March 26, the Knights were 9-2 overall and 4-0 in area play. “Ryan (Siracusa) stands out as one of the best players in the state, but we don’t have as many high-profile players go to neighborhood roads. Roads were chosen for resurfacing based on a 2018 pavement quality study. The following main roads are set to be resurfaced in 2019: Autry Mill Road, Byers Road, Medlock Crossing Parkway, Old Crossing Way, Old Medlock Bridge Road, Rogers Bridge Road, Valais Court and West Morton Road. The neighborhoods set to be repaved are Belcrest, Bellacree, Edgewater Estates, Glenside, Haydens Walk, Jones Bridge Landing, Jones Estate, Kensington Oaks, Morton Reserve, Oakmont, Parkside, Stevens Creek, The Enclave at Wellington, The Regency at Wellington, The Vicarage and Windermere Park. Also March 25, the City Council approved a resolution in support for a Johns Creek cultural arts center. This resolution carried no financial commitment, but merely supported the idea of a center. For several years, the performing arts community in Johns Creek has advocated for a dedicated performance space. With the completion of a feasibility study in January, arts groups are looking at how to turn that vision into a reality. “It’s an exciting concept, and I think it’s one that will certainly make Johns Creek a better place in the future for all of us,” said Broadbent, who put forward the resolution.
as we’ve had had in the past,” Wallace said. “But we have a lot of guys who will go on to play in college and some bluecollar guys as well. We have a 12-member senior class who has done a great job to represent Centennial and some sophomores who have really stepped up.” The Knights have a challenging nonarea schedule with matchups against Lassiter, Buford and Lambert, which has downed the Knights in the semifinals of the state playoffs the last two seasons. Wallace said while those games are crucial to gaining experience against strong programs, the Knights’ new area also provides stiffer competition. Centennial now faces Johns Creek, Northview, Duluth and Peachtree Ridge in Area 1. “This area puts us in a situation where we have had a lot more meaningful games earlier in the season, and we’re stronger for it and more battle-tested,” Wallace said. “We continue to grind out wins against really good teams.” And the video of their incredible goal against Peachtree Ridge could ensure they get each opponent’s best game. “We know it’s not going to help us win games, it may even put a target on our backs,” Wallace said. “It was great to get the notoriety, but our focus is still on competing.”
The Broadbent resolution in support of the cultural arts center project is an important step in what I hope will be a process that brings the entire community together to create for our city and region a one-of-a-kind facility.” Wayne Baughman Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra musical director
Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra Musical Director Wayne Baughman thanked the council for their support. “The Broadbent resolution in support of the cultural arts center project is an important step in what I hope will be a process that brings the entire community together to create for our city and region a one-of-a-kind facility,” he said. The vote was 6-1 with Endres opposed.
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Local athletes shine at county track and field tourney By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Track and field athletes from North Fulton schools earned county titles March 23 and 27 at Roswell High School in the Fulton County Championships. The second day of the meet was scheduled for March 25 but was delayed due to weather. Athletes from Cambridge, Chattahoochee, Northview, Johns Creek, Milton, Alpharetta, Roswell and Centennial competed in the championships.
Boys The Milton boys earned their second straight Fulton County team championship compiling 90 points, 18 points ahead of Chattahoochee in second. Alpharetta finished a single point behind Hooch, with Roswell in seventh and Cambridge in eighth. Northview and Johns Creek tied for ninth with Centennial in 14th. Milton’s boys 4x100-meter relay team captured the Fulton title and finished one-tenth of a second ahead of the squad from Langston Hughes. Milton added to its points total with
Northview’s Liban Ismael placed first in the high jump and Milton’s Matthew Mazzacano placed first in the pole vault clearing 14 feet, six inches. Jonathan Baker won overall in the boys triple jump and boys long jump. a first-place finish from Demaire Taylor in the boys 100-meter dash and the 200-meter event. Alpharetta’s Robbie Ruppel captured his second straight Fulton County championship in the 400-meters, besting the field by nearly three-fourths of a second. Fellow Raider CJ McFerrin earned a podium finish by placing third in the 110-meter hurdles. Chattahoochee’s Kyle Coleman took the top spot in the boys 800-meters ahead of Spencer Watry and Gary Halverson of Milton. Hooch’s Tyler Fallon was fourth. Jordan Coleman of Chattahoochee won the Fulton title in the boys 300-meter hurdles.
Cambridge’s Jack Filan blitzed the competition in the 3200-meter run, finishing nearly 26 seconds ahead Jack Rhodes of Roswell in second. Filan’s time of 9:14.65 was a meet record. Alpharetta’s Jamal Ellis captured the boys discus title with Roswell’s Zach Peterson and Zach Johnson of Chattahoochee in fourth and fifth. Peterson placed first in the boys shot put ahead of Ellis in second. Northview’s Liban Ismael placed first in the high jump and Milton’s Matthew Mazzacano placed first in the pole vault clearing 14 feet, six inches. Jonathan Baker won overall in the boys triple jump and boys long jump.
Girls Johns Creek was the top local school in team scores placing fifth ahead of Cambridge, Milton, Chattahoochee and Alpharetta. Roswell was 10th, Northview 11th and Centennial 14th. Alpharetta’s Jasmine Jackson earned
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a Fulton County title in the 300-meter hurdles, besting Kayla Tolbert of North Springs by seven-hundredths of a second. Cambridge’s Ashley Sechrest bested the 1600-meter girls field by over two seconds to take the Fulton County title. Her time of 5:09.79 was a meet record. Milton’s Nyah Hernandez placed third with Clarissa Beck of Cambridge in fifth. Skye Chambers placed second in the 400-meter with Alpharetta’s Garielle Cross in fourth. Johns Creek’s Madelyn Horne earned two trips to the top of the podium taking the girls shot put (36-07 feet) and discus (144-10 feet). Milton’s Amanda Sanchez placed second in both events. Caroline Swicegood of Chattahoochee placed second in the girls pole vault ahead of Anna Conroy of Johns Creek, Milton’s Taylor MxQuilken and Michaela Prevallet from Cambridge. Northview’s Kate Holland placed fifth in the high jump and was the top finisher from North Fulton schools.
Chattahoochee hosts special needs game JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Chattahoochee High School held a basketball tournament March 29 to showcase the talents of special needs students and ignite school spirit. Unified Cougars, a club at Chattahoochee, serves to unite special needs students with the entirety of the student body. The student-run club mentors, assists and engages special needs students. The basketball night consisted of special needs students and members of the Chattahoochee varsity and junior varsity teams playing together in a series of games. Members of the student body, cheerleaders and the school mascot cheered on the players, creating the full experience of playing in a highs chool basketball game. Unified Cougars Co-presidents Jessica Isaacs and Katie McNamara, along with Chattahoochee High School Principal Tim Duncan, organized the event to make the special needs students feel celebrated and recognized.
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Johns Creek’s Quinn, Davis sign to play college lacrosse JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Two seniors at Johns Creek High School signed to play lacrosse in college on “National Girl and Women in Sports Day.” Rachel Quinn signed to play at Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts. Quinn has played lacrosse at Johns Creek for nine years; she participated in the Junior Gladiator program from elementary school to middle school, played on varsity all four years in high school and was on the club teams: LB3 and Hotlanta Lacrosse. Quinn has also won an award for “Defensive MVP.”
Casey Davis signed to play at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Davis has played lacrosse for a total of 11 years at Johns Creek; she was on the Junior Gladiator program, played varsity for four years in high school and was on the club teams: LB3, X-team and Southern Zone. Davis has set Johns Creek’s high school record for “most assists as a freshman” and has been honored as “Under Armor All-American,” “GA AllStar game,” “Women’s lacrosse All Star” and junior year Captain.
Casey Davis signs to Winthrop University for lacrosse.
Rachel Quinn signs to Clark University for lacrosse.
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Paul Glenn Hackett, age 54, of Johns Creek, Georgia passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Paul was preceded in death by his father, John Ira Hackett of Bancroft, WV. He is survived by his husband, David Bates; son, Jack Hackett of Oxford, MS; step-daughter, Lauren Bates; step-son, Evan Bates; former wife, Heather Wilkens and husband Keith of Cumming, GA; his loving mother, Evelyn Hackett of Bancroft, WV; sister, Kim Smith and partner Mark Jones of St. Albans, WV; brother, Johnny Hackett and wife Debbie of Bancroft, WV; sister, Lori Allen and husband Greg of Sandy Springs, GA; brother, Scott Hackett of Rock Branch, WV; niece, Ashley Hackett of Milton, WV; nephew, Devin Smith of St. Albans, WV; nephew, James Hackett and wife Cierra of Bancroft, WV; great-niece, Adalynn; and a multitude of extended family and friends. Paul was born on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1965, in Charleston, WV. He graduated from Poca High School in Poca, WV in 1983 as Valedictorian of his class. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry from Marshall University in Huntington, WV in 1987, where he was an avid member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity serving as Chapter President his senior year. In 2005 he earned his Master’s of Divinity from Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, GA. He was ordained in the Christian Reformed Church (CRC) and the United Church of Christ (UCC). While a student at Marshall University, Paul was the first ever studentBoard Member for the Huntington, WV Chapter of the American Cancer Society. Born from his experience with cancer in high school, he originated a long association between his Lambda Chi Alpha chapter and the American Cancer Society. Paul began his first career in clothing retail in Washington, D.C. and later Atlanta, GA. He worked for Britches, Nieman Marcus, and Hugo Boss, among others. Paul’s second career was as a pastor, first at New Hope Church of Dunwoody, GA and most recently at Church of the
Savior UCC in Alpharetta, GA. His third career was most recently as a 4th grade math and science teacher with Fulton County Schools. Paul had a passion for teaching and mentoring his family and friends, his students, and his congregants. He cared about people in the purest way. He loved them for who they were and wished the best for them without asking anything in return. Paul was the consummate learner, always reading and studying across a wide spectrum of varied interests. He appreciated history, antiques, travel, and his beloved and historic Greenbrier Resort in the breathtaking mountains of West Virginia. Paul loved being around family and friends. He had an energy that with even just one encounter you would remember him for life. If you knew him well or barely at all, he always left you thinking. Whether it was how absolutely intelligent, ridiculously funny, or just down right inappropriate he was, he left his mark. Paul will be forever remembered as a loving husband and father, loyal friend, devoted teacher, and compassionate minister. Hard working, with strong ethics and integrity, he was a born leader who led by example. The family wishes to express appreciation to the medical staff of Emory Winship Cancer Institute, Emory St. Joseph’s Hospital, Emory Johns Creek Hospital, and especially Regency SouthenCare Hospice Services. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2019, at 10:00 AM at St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church, 1978 Mount Vernon Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338. Reception to follow in the Great Hall. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to one or both of the following: Community Assistance Center (https://www.ourcac.org/donate-online/), 1130 Hightower Trail, Sandy Springs, GA 30350 or Columbia Theological Seminary (https://www.ctsnet.edu/…/giving-t…/ honor-and-memorial-gifts/), c/o Office of Institutional Advancement, 701 S. Columbia Drive, Decatur, GA 30030.
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Johns Creek’s Wainer throws no-hitter By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Johns Creek junior Austin Wainer has joined one of the most exclusive groups in all of sports —the no-hitter club. The right-hander threw a complete game no-hitter March 27 in the Gladiators’ 4-0 win over crosstown rivals Northview. Wainer struck out 10 with three walks on 102 pitches in the seven-inning outing to complete one of sport’s most difficult accomplishments. “The feeling was amazing,” Wainer said. Entering the contest, the junior was simply focused on getting a crucial win for the Gladiators. “I was definitely dialed in at the beginning of the game,” he said. “We had lost three straight and we knew we had to win some to get into the playoffs, and of course, that’s our ultimate goal. After coming out of warmups I just felt really good. I got out there on the mound and the adrenaline kicked in, and after that it was just smooth and controlled.” As the outs continued to mount, Wainer said he was aware he was on pace to record a no-hitter. “It was in my mind because I’ve gotten close to throwing a no-hitter or a perfect game so many times, and you start to realize it when it happens,” Wainer said. “But I told myself I’ve never thrown one anyway so just go out there and play ball.” However, Wainer continued to force outs, and his prowess and control did not diminish throughout the game. He struck out the final five batters he faced,
throwing just 11 pitches to strike out the side in the top of the seventh to secure his no-hitter. “The last inning was probably the best,” Wainer said. “I just felt really confident.” Wainer was quick to credit his teammates for backing him during the contest, especially given the difficulties of playing an early evening game at Johns Creek. The sun is often directly behind the plate during games in the spring and creates difficulties locating balls hit up the middle areas of the field. But Wainer had faith in the defense behind him. “For me to win the game for us, I needed to know I could trust them,” he said. “And it helped me with my confidence knowing they would back me up.” As his teammates rushed him following his no-hitter, Wainer was also thankful for the comradery among the Gladiators. It is his first season with Johns Creek after his family moved to the area from New York. “It is tough coming to a new school, but these guys have really been brothers to me,” Wainer said. “Every game has been fun, and they have really helped me through this process. They were just as happy as I was to see me throw a no-hitter, and that puts a good feeling in your head when you know that.” The right-hander will look to continue the Gladiators’ push for the postseason. “It’s a great accomplishment, and I have taken some time to celebrate, but it is something to move past, and now my focus is on the team,” Wainer said.
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